The Shusher Blog

How to Swaddle a Baby: A Cozy Guide for Parents Who Want Sleep!
How to Swaddle a Baby: A Cozy Guide for Parents Who Want Sleep!
Let’s talk about one of the essentials of baby care: the swaddle. Whether you’re a first-time parent or have swaddled a few babies before, here’s a guide to help you... Read more...
Managing the End of Daylight Savings Time with Your Baby
Managing the End of Daylight Savings Time with Your Baby
Ah, Daylight Savings Time—the twice-yearly event that throws everyone’s schedule into a blender. While the extra hour of sleep sounds glorious (hello, fantasy!), the reality for parents of babies is... Read more...
From Crib to Toddler Bed: How to Transition Your Child While Maintaining Good Sleep Habits
From Crib to Toddler Bed: How to Transition Your Child While Maintaining Good Sleep Habits
Transitioning from the crib to a toddler bed can feel like a monumental shift in your little one’s life — and, let’s be honest, in yours too. You’ve finally got... Read more...
Understanding Postpartum Mood Changes: You’re Not Alone, and Help Is Available
Understanding Postpartum Mood Changes: You’re Not Alone, and Help Is Available
This blog post is brought to you by Taylor Jefferson, a certified birth and postpartum doula and certified childbirth educator with years of experience supporting expectant and new mothers through... Read more...
The Science of the 5 S's for Soothing Babies: A Parent's Guide to Instant Calm
The Science of the 5 S's for Soothing Babies: A Parent's Guide to Instant Calm
Ah, the sweet sound of silence after hours of relentless wailing. If you're reading this, you’ve probably Googled “how to soothe a crying baby” more times than you can count.... Read more...
5 Unexpected Factors Affecting Your Baby's Sleep (And How to Fix Them)
5 Unexpected Factors Affecting Your Baby's Sleep (And How to Fix Them)
We’ve all been there: your baby is this close to drifting off, and then—poof! Wide awake again. You've checked all the usual suspects—diaper, feeding, rocking, shushing—but what about the less... Read more...
Red Light vs. Blue Light: Why Choosing the Right Night Light Matters for Your Baby’s Sleep
Red Light vs. Blue Light: Why Choosing the Right Night Light Matters for Your Baby’s Sleep
As a mom, there’s one thing I’ve learned for sure—if baby’s not sleeping, nobody’s sleeping. The hours I’ve spent staring at the baby monitor, praying for sleep to come, could... Read more...
The Benefits of Routine for Baby Sleep: Building a Nighttime Ritual
The Benefits of Routine for Baby Sleep: Building a Nighttime Ritual
Ah, baby bedtime. The magical hour (or two) where you get to transform from an exhausted, baby-wrangling human into... well, a somewhat less exhausted human with a few hours of... Read more...
The Science Behind Red Light and Baby Sleep: What Research Says (Part 2)
The Science Behind Red Light and Baby Sleep: What Research Says (Part 2)
Welcome back, sleep-deprived warriors! If you’re here, you’re either a soon-to-be-parent, or a curious soul hoping to crack the elusive code of “baby sleep.” Well, grab your coffee, because we’re... Read more...
Expert Tips on Navigating Sleep Regressions: A Guide by a Certified Sleep Consultant
Expert Tips on Navigating Sleep Regressions: A Guide by a Certified Sleep Consultant
This blog post is brought to you by Rebecca Michi, a certified pediatric sleep consultant with years of experience helping families navigate the challenges of baby sleep. In this post,... Read more...
Tummy Time Tips: How Tumzee Helps Babies with Reflux Sleep Better
Tummy Time Tips: How Tumzee Helps Babies with Reflux Sleep Better
Ah, tummy time - the rite of passage every baby must endure, and every parent must figure out how to survive. If your little one suffers from reflux, you know... Read more...
Why Isn't My Baby Sleeping Through the Night?
Why Isn't My Baby Sleeping Through the Night?
Hello, fellow sleep-deprived parents! If you're here, bleary-eyed and clutching your tenth cup of coffee, wondering why your little bundle of joy isn't sleeping through the night, welcome to the... Read more...