Baby Sleep Tips & FREE Certified Sleep Consultant #formulaforhappiness #GerberGoodStart

This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Gerber® and MomSelect. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I am a mother of three. Therefore, I have gone through the "fourth trimester" three times and let me tell you firsthand....it isn't pretty many days. Yes, your baby is so precious. Yes, your baby is so cute. Yes, you wish you had more sleep. 

SLEEP is on the minds of moms of babies EVERYWHERE!

That's because sleep is one of the many things that keeps babies and their mommies happy. Sleep helps give babies energy and puts them in the mood to learn, explore and enjoy their day as they go through an exciting time of growth and development.

For me, my Formula for Happiness™ was going to bed early at night in those first weeks after baby's birth and letting my husband rock and play with the baby for a couple hours until the baby was ready for bed. My husband loved the bonding time he got with the baby and I loved the extra sleep I got before I had to get up for another feeding! It helped me stay rested and get through those long sleepless nights and days after baby is born!

Gerber® Good Start® Gentle believes that the Formula for Happiness™ can be a lot of things, and moms have different ways of enjoying the journey through motherhood. That journey isn't always perfect, but getting support every step of the way helps.

Those first couple months are EXHAUSTING and you can start to feel out of control and lost when it comes to your baby's sleep!

That is why Gerber® Good Start® Gentle is happy to introduce a Certified Sleep Consultant, Christina Gantcher, who has partnered with Gerber® Good Start Gentle to support expecting and new parents by providing free personal 1-on-1 baby sleep consultations by phone.

It is so easy to schedule your 15 minute appointment with a sleep consultant! It literally takes seconds to schedule and it could save your sanity and your baby's sleep!

Just visit Gerber.com/experts to find the online scheduler to sign up or call the Gerber Parents Resource Center 24/7 at 1-800-284-9488 and they can help schedule your appointment.

Until your free consultation, check out these great sleep tips from Christina Gantcher, Certified Sleep Consultant, to get you and your baby a couple extra zzzz's!

Top Sleep Advice

• In working with many moms, it’s clear that when baby doesn’t sleep, it is more challenging for mom to get through her day. As a mom myself, when baby sleeps, everyone sleeps, and a feeling of happiness extends to the entire household. 
• I recommend implementing a few gentle sleep strategies to get your baby on the path to sleeping well. These include:
• Put feeding first to ensure your child is eating at regular intervals and gaining weight at a healthy pace
• Establish a dedicated sleep space to allow your child to begin associating a quiet, dark room with sleeping
• Begin putting your child down while he/she is sleepy but awake, once or twice a week, so he/she can learn how to put him/herself asleep independently.
• Remember to be patient with yourself and your child. At this young age, babies are extremely malleable and change quickly as they develop. If you’re patient with yourself and your child, you can help your baby learn how to sleep independently.

So, if you are yearning for more sleep or really think your baby needs more sleep, but need help or questions answered, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! But help is nearby and it is FREE and you can get this free sleep help easily and quickly from Gerber.com/experts! Do it today and sleep better tomorrow!

* This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Gerber® and MomSelect. All thoughts and opinions are my own. *

Smart Bottoms Cloth Diaper & Giveaway

A product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.

As the birth of my third child gets closer and closer (only NINE more weeks!), I am getting things ready - clothes, bedding, and, my favorite: the newborn cloth diapers!!! They are so cute and so small but perfect for the tiny little baby butts!

My newest one is from Smart Bottoms and I could not be more excited to try it out with my new baby!

Smart Bottoms manufactures affordable, organic cloth diapers and accessories. 100% of their products are made in the USA.

Their high quality products are available at a reasonable price, so all families can provide the finest for their little ones. Let Smart Bottoms show you what today's cloth diapers look and feel like. Let us show you how easy, healthy, and inexpensive it is to cloth diaper your baby!

I received the super cute Grasshopper Born Smart Newborn Diaper from Smart Bottoms and I love it!

The Born Smart Newborn diaper is an organic AIO diaper that fits most babies 6-16lbs. The interior of the diaper boasts 3 layers of organic cotton sewn in to the diaper and an additional 4 layer snap-in insert (included). The unique design allows for easy cleaning and quick drying, with enough absorbency to grow with your newborn. This diaper also has one rise setting, an umbilical notch, and a hidden pocket under the lining to add additional absorbency if needed.

There are so many great features about this diaper - I love that it is made of organic cotton most of all!

I also love that it is an all-in-one diaper so when I have major newborn baby brain, I don't have to worry about finding the inserts because they are snapped in and create easy cleaning and drying! Plus, there is a pocket for extra inserts if you have an extra heavy wetter!

And finally, I really like the umbilical notch so I don't have to worry about hurting my baby's umbilical area and I can definitely use this diaper right after the birth!

Buy It: You can purchase the Born Smart Newborn diaper for $18 from the Smart Bottoms website.

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* Thank you to Smart Bottoms for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Blooming Bath for Babies & Giveaway

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I have to say that for all you pregnant and new mothers, I have one of the greatest and newest baby items out there to feature and offer in a giveaway today!!! 

The Blooming Bath is definitely one of those items that I see and it makes me want to have another baby! I don't know how many times with my previous children that I struggled giving them their first baths in the sink, bathtub, etc. I just remember the screams, the wiggles and the fear from us as parents that something was going to happen! The Blooming Bath is definitely an awesome solution and it looks SO COMFORTABLE for any new baby!

Blooming Bath is the cute, cuddly and convenient way to bathe your baby. Unlike traditional baby bath tubs, Blooming Bath is made from incredibly soft, plush materials — providing a safe, soft, and unbelievably adorable bathing experience for the most important person in your world.

Handmade from incredibly soft, cuddly materials, Blooming Bath's petals hug any sink to create an adorable, safe, fun and convenient bath time experience for your most precious possession. Blooming Bath’s plush materials cradle and cushion your baby like no other baby tub can. Forget about those hard plastic baby bath tubs or baby bath seats that are uncomfortable and don't cradle your child during bath time. It’s a unique, easy, hassle-free experience that allows you to enjoy those special moments bathing your infant.

Using and caring for Blooming Bath couldn’t be easier. Push it into your sink and it creates the perfect cushioned cradle to wash your baby. When you're finished, gently squeeze out the excess water and throw it in the dryer for 10 to 15 minutes. Or, if you prefer, just use the hang tag on the back — your Blooming Bath will be dry in no time.

I received the Canary Yellow color and I love that it is gender neutral! The material is so comfy and I love that my precious newborn baby and their skin will only feel the comfort and softness, compared to a cold sink, metal, or a slippery tub. Most importantly, it is made from naturally antimicrobial foam interior and fabrics. Thus, no chemicals! 

And I have to say, I love that I no longer have to lean, bend, sit or squat to bathe my child. I remember the backaches all too clearly!

But what I am impressed by the most is that the Blooming Bath was imagined by 4 dads!!! LOVE THAT!!!!

Buy It: You can purchase the Blooming Bath for $39.99 at all 90+ buybuyBaby stores, Target.com, as well as over 100 other boutique retailers across the country and Canada.

Win It: Blooming Bath is generously offering (1) Blooming Bath to a lucky winner!

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(1) Blooming Bath
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* Thank you to Blooming Bath for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*