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Let’s Talk Baby Bedtime Routine | AD

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Here’s how we tackle a bedtime routine.

This post is in partnership with JOHNSON’S® Baby Canada. As always, opinions are my own.

We’ve received so much great advice from people since becoming parents. One of my favourite pieces of wisdom came from a friend about a month postpartum. We were tired and I reached out asking if we’d ever be rested again and her advice was simple. She said though it seems early, establish a bedtime routine as soon as you can. Even if it’s an extremely basic two-step process, choose an approximate bedtime and implement those sleep habits now.

Turns out that a silver lining to being at home a lot more because of the pandemic, is that this is a wonderful time to teach a baby healthy sleep habits! We are literally home all the time, which I’m sure wouldn’t have been the case under ‘normal’ circumstances. Let it be known that I am not an expert on baby sleep, every baby is different, and we definitely lucked out with this child! That being said, Lucy has been a great night sleeper and I do think that sticking to a routine has played a small part in that. It’s been a beautiful journey teaching her the important skill of sleep!

Why A Bedtime Routine?

A bedtime routine helps promote a baby’s natural circadian rhythm so that they can tell the difference between day and night. It can give your little one a sense of comfort, Lucy adores her bedtime routine! It isn’t just baby that benefits either, Adam and I find it to be a really nice way to connect and it gives us a tiny sense of control in our parenting. Plus, when she sleeps better, so do we. It’s a wonderful thing!

I think it’s important to keep in mind that your evening ritual with a baby should be consistent but also flexible. What works for us might not work for you and what worked last week might not work tomorrow. Though I wish there was, there’s no magic way to make your baby a solid sleeper. It’s all about trying some things to find out what is best for your beautiful babe and adjusting as needed.

If you haven’t started a bedtime routine with your baby yet, don’t let this list intimidate you. It reads like it’s a lot of steps, but start small and everything becomes habitual before you know it.

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Our Big Bedtime Routine

This full spa treatment bedtime routine is done at least three nights a week. We hope to increase this soon, but to be truthful, Lucy was not a fan of the bath for a while and we would bathe her as quickly as possible and not in the evenings because it was rather distressing for her. If your baby is the same way, fear not! At some point a few months ago, Lucy decided that bathtime was tolerable and we added it to our bedtime routine. That has now upgraded to full-blown bathtime love, thank goodness! This routine is our go-to when we’re struggling to keep her happy during that last long awake time, it always calms her and signals that sleep is on the horizon.

  • Make sure we have low lighting and very little stimulus just before bedtime
  • Give Lucy a bath using JOHNSON’S® Bedtime® Moisture Wash. JOHNSON’S® Bedtime® products contain NATURALCALM® aromas to help soothe and relax. It’s also made with the No More Tears® formula for a tear-free experience and helps wash away 99.9% of germs. It’s very gentle on her skin and the fragrance is light and enjoyable.
  • Dry her off and put on a new diaper
  • Give her a gentle infant massage using JOHNSON’S® Bedtime® Lotion, which has a clinically proven mildness formula, specifically designed for a baby’s delicate skin. Loving touch promotes bonding with your baby and can help ease tummy gas and teething pains, boost muscle development, reduce fussiness, and If you’re looking for guidance there are lots of great videos and resources online that teach gentle and safe baby massage techniques.
  • Read Lucy a story, usually sleep themed, while she holds her bunny
  • Feed her in the bedroom that’s set up for sleepy time (see below). I’ve been lucky enough to find success in side-lying breastfeeding, so when we do that, I do think it also signals to her that we’re winding down
  • Zip her into her sleep sack and have a little hug/cuddle for a minute. This gives her the opportunity to burp post-feed if needed and rubbing a few gentle circles on her back is very calming
  • Lay her down in the crib, kiss her on the forehead and say, “I love you, have a good sleep!”

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The Ideal Sleep Environment

It’s kind of crazy that we squeeze two adults, one baby and a dog into our bedroom each night. Those early days at home were especially challenging for many reasons, including the fact that when they do finally sleep for a few hours, newborns are incredibly noisy! They’re like little gremlins in their sleep LOL.

Once we picked a specific time to start our bedtime routine, we also started setting the bedroom up for Lucy (and ideally all four of us) to sleep comfortably. The things that have worked well for us have included:

  • A dark room. I cannot stress this enough, especially for naps, and especially in the spring/summer. Once we put in blackout curtains at 4 months, it was a complete game changer!
  • White noise. We’ve used a white noise machine from the very beginning and even Adam and I enjoy the soothing sounds of the ocean while we sleep!
  • Putting baby down in the same place. We do still do a few naps on the go during the day, but we are home for our bedtime routine and put her down to sleep in her mini crib as often as possible. Keeping things consistent like the soothing aromas of the JOHNSON’S® Bedtime® products, the same white noise sounds, and a swaddle or sleep sack. All things that signal that it’s nighttime. Research has shown that multi-sensory experiences are a key part of healthy and happy baby development as smell, memory and emotion are all intimately connected.
  • Keeping the room cool. We always have our favourite fan/air purifier on, even if it’s just on a low setting. Things heat up with four bodies sleeping in one room! We all sleep better when we keep cool at night.
  • Using a humidifier. We don’t turn it on every night, but it was very necessary for Lucy in the winter and has helped Adam with his allergies.

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Do you have a bedtime routine for your little one? Would love to hear what yours is like, let me know in the comments!

I’m so excited to be partnering with Johnson’s Baby Canada this year. I love that JOHNSON’S® products are free from parabens, phthalates, sulphates and dyes and their washes and lotions are made with 96% naturally derived ingredients. Visit johnsonsbaby.ca for more info and to shop their products!

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Published Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:46:27 +0000

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How To Have The Perfect Day For Yourself

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Do you keep pushing yourself to do more and more, and do you feel guilty when you stop? If so, you’re not alone, but you might be causing yourself some health issues. It’s far better to take some time for yourself and relax than it is to keep going, but knowing that and doing that are two different things.

The fact is that if you never take any time for yourself, you’ll burn out, and that’s going to affect your health and happiness even more. So why not take a perfect day to yourself and relax, have fun, and re-energize? It will help you more than you could know, and you’ll have a good time too. If that sounds like a great idea, here are some things you could do with your day to make it perfect. Read on to find out more.

Wake Up Early

Wake Up Early

If you want a day to relax, the idea of waking up early might sound like a bad idea when sleeping in might be something you don’t normally get to do, but if you wake up early, you can do more with your day, and you won’t feel guilty for wasting any time.

The best thing to do is to go to bed at a reasonable time the night before. In that case, it will be easier to wake up early, so plan ahead and make sure you get a good night’s sleep. Not only will you get more done, but you’ll feel healthy and energized too.

Do Something Fun

Drive a ferrari

You don’t have to do anything at all on your day off when you have your home all to yourself, but if there’s something fun that you do want to do, this is the perfect opportunity to do it. You might want to go and see a movie that none of your friends and family are interested in, or perhaps you want to go for a walk in the woods and enjoy nature in peace and quiet. Maybe you want to rent a luxury car in Montreal and go for a drive in the city, enjoying the fact that you’re doing something just for you that you’ll look back on and feel happy about in years to come.

Whether you do nothing at all or you plan a day of activities, just make sure you’re enjoying what you do and that you’re not getting overwhelmed and stressed, or the good you did by taking some time to yourself will quickly be undone again, and you’ll be back to square one.

Disconnect From Technology

Digital detox

As tempting as it might be to spend time on your day off scrolling through social media or checking emails, try to resist and do anything else instead. Social media can be fun and even good for business, but it can also be bad for people’s mental health, so disconnecting and doing other things is a much better option.

When you’re not constantly distracted by notifications and worrying about missing out on things that other people are doing, you’ll be able to enjoy the present moment much more. When you’re more mindful – which is what enjoying the present moment means – you’ll become less stressed and more relaxed, and your day off will be worthwhile.

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Published Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:31:33 +0000

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10 Loungewear Pieces That Will Keep You Comfortable And Stylish

The beginning of the 2020s saw people spending more time at home than ever before. The pandemic shone a spotlight on the clothes we wore while lounging around the house, and if you’re anything like us, you probably realised just how much time you spend slumped across the sofa in the same old moth-bitten sweater and gym shorts.

Lockdown is now (thankfully) well behind us, but it has left in its wake a newfound appreciation for good-quality loungewear, and an understanding that the clothes you wear behind closed doors are every bit as important as the ones that venture out of the house.

Chilling at home is an important part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle, and having some decent garments to do it in makes it all the more enjoyable. We’re talking comfy, cosy pieces that feel great to wear, but that won’t leave you looking like a complete slob when you have to nip out to the shop or greet the pizza guy at the door.

Here are the key pieces you might want to consider.

Dressing Gown/Bathrobe




There are few pleasures in life greater than swaddling yourself in a gigantic fuzzy dressing gown to drink your coffee on a lazy Sunday morning.

You can throw this thing on in the absence of clothes when you emerge from the shower. You can pop it on over your PJs while you shuffle around the kitchen eating toast. You can even spend an entire day in it, nesting on the sofa, surrounded by calorific snacks on a day off.

A good bathrobe is the perfect partner for all of these situations and more, so make sure to arm yourself with a good one in a cosy towelling fabric. Some of our favourites come from Derek Rose, Missoni Home and The White Company.

Drawstring Pants




A good pair of drawstring pants is one of our favourite style cheat codes. They allow you to enjoy the comfort and practicality of a pair of pyjama trousers or jogging bottoms while masquerading as something much smarter.

This makes them perfect for days spent around the house when it may not be appropriate to go full goblin mode, such as when WFH.

Check out the 24 Trousers from L’Estrange – one of our favourite options in this category.

Cashmere Jumper




Investment pieces aren’t usually part of the conversation when it comes to loungewear. That’s understandable. After all, who wants to pump a big chunk of their cash into something that’s never going to see the light of day?

But that’s where a cashmere jumper is different. This is one of the few pieces that can seamlessly transition from Netflix binge to formal function.

It’s comfy and cosy for lounging around, but it’s also luxurious and smart enough to team up with tailoring. And it’ll happily do everything in between those two extremes too.

Boxy Hoodie




We’re staunch advocates of the importance of a good fit, but when it comes to loungewear, you don’t necessarily want everything to be tailored to perfection. There’s a time and a place for baggy, boxy, loose-fitting clothes, and that’s when you’re chilling at home.

A heavyweight boxy hoodie is perfect for throwing on while you’re nesting at the weekend or on cold evenings after work. Go for something plain and well made so it lasts.

We always recommend Camber. It’s a USA-based brand that specialises in heavy-duty blank tees and sweats, and it’s hoodies are some of the best in the game.

House Shoes




You should always take your shoes off when you’re in the house, unless they were specifically designed not to be. ‘House shoes’ is an admittedly pretty broad term that can include anything from slippers to clogs.

They’re what you put on to schlep around the kitchen or take the bins out, and they really came into their own during lockdown.

Birkenstock has a bit of a stranglehold on this market with the Boston, but take a look at other styles like Reeboks Beatnik or The North Face’s Tent Mule too.

Heavyweight Joggers




Don’t waste your money on sub-par sweatpants. If you want them to last and be as comfortable and cosy as possible, spend the extra cash and get a proper heavyweight pair.

Not only will they stack better on top of your best sneakers far more effectively than a flimsy pair, but they’ll be much better at keeping you warm in the winter months.

Again, take a look at what Camber has to offer in this department. Otherwise, Carhartt WIP and Reigning Champ make some stylish options.

Oversized T-shirts




We’ve established why boxy hoodies are great for chilling in, and that same logic applies to tees too. Baggy T-shirts are just comfier, and that’s exactly what you want when you’re lounging around at home.

Instead of buying ones that are a few sizes too big, you could opt for some deliberately slouchy tees like the ones from Uniqlo U, which have dropped shoulders and a wide fit, but still sit at the right length for your torso.

Merino Socks




Merino is a wonder fabric that insulates amazingly, wicks moisture and dries fast. It’s also super soft and comfortable, all of which makes it a prime candidate for socks.

Buy enough pairs to rotate and never look back.

Traditional Pyjama Set




The modern loungewear landscape is dominated by sweatpants, hoodies and crew necks, but a good old set of traditional PJs is still as good an option as ever, and something well worth arming yourself with if you like to save on your heating bill in the winter months.

Some of the brands making the best versions include Derek Rose, Hamilton + Hare, Desmond & Dempsey and CDLP.

Sweat Shorts




Sweatpants are comfy, but they might be a bit too warm for the summer. That’s where you’ll want a pair of sweat shorts. These stretchy bad boys are essentially cut-off joggers.

They’re made from the same comfortable fleece-backed jersey cotton and are perfect for chilling in the warmer months.

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Discover The Latest Olsen Clothing Canada Collection -Trends and Styles

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Fashion is ever-evolving, with everyone constantly on the lookout for trendy wear. A mix of culture and modern design signifies class and style. Everyone has their unique take on what constitutes “fashion,” but most would concur that it reflects an individual’s sense of personality via their attire.

It’s reasonable to suggest that clothing has the potential to incorporate different spiritual and ethnic customs. However, finding current cuts and cultural aesthetics in one place can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Worry not, as we bring you a clothing store, Olsen Canada, with in-house designs that consist of a contemporary lookbook with a hint of elegance.

We have created a comprehensive review of the service below to look deeper into their diverse range of clothing and facilities. Let’s get right into it.

A Stylistic Analysis of Olsen Clothing Canada

Olsen Canada is an acclaimed name with their persistent style inspiration and a long line of fashion wear curated since 1995. They design apparel with expert skills, considering client tastes and distinct preferences.

European fashion inspires the 16 collections that come out every year. From lovely linens to strong statement pieces, they specialize in providing effortless looks. Everything you could need, from casual and formal, from dresses to blazers, can be found in a single accessible location.

Made with premium eco-friendly material, Olsen Clothing Canada has something for everyone. Taking into account that art is the essence of life, they have in-house designers who introduce runway-worthy cuts and colours to make you stand out in the crowd.

Maintaining a feminine vibe in their outfits, the materials they utilize for their clothing line are top-notch with a wear guarantee, making it appealing and long-lasting with comfort in place. Moreover, they have 24/7 staff to assist their customers with queries or concerns, making them reliable.

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Diverse Product Line

They have everything in store, from collection-based and free-style outfits to pick and choose from. Their collections include Effortless Ease, Season Favorite, Vintage Holiday, Designer Choice, and several others.

Olsen Canada does not restrict its designs to a specific demographic; instead, they have a unique set of clothes and flattering cuts to suit any body type and age. From their capsule collection to versatile statement pieces, their apparel is one of a kind.

Quality Clothing

With an inclusive body type and style quotient, Olsen Clothing Canada makes sure to provide the highest-grade fabric. They ensure that the cloth is soft and comfortable and can be used over a longer period to offer high value for money.

Eco-Friendly Apparel

Their designers also introduced a line of high-quality clothes made of biodegradable material. This is an effort to reduce the carbon footprint and waste from landfills. Their environment-conscious efforts make them a step further than regular clothing brands.

Express Delivery

With many convenient physical store locations, customers can easily order from their online website.

  • By navigating through their intuitive UI, you can scroll through their website and skim through all their categories.
  • After selecting the items you want to buy, you can add them to your cart.
  • Here, you must provide personal information, such as name, contact, and address details, and select a payment option.
  • You will receive your order with their express delivery service in a few business days.

Accessible Customer Service Representatives

Besides having a line of premium quality clothes, their customer service is exemplary. By writing to them, you can quickly get in contact with their customer service team for any sort of questions you have. Their customer staff is informative, highly responsive, and has problem-solving abilities regarding orders.

Concluding Note

Style is individualistic and translates an individual’s personality; clothing helps portray this. Women are always looking for feminine yet classic, modern clothes that are easily accessible; Olsen Clothing Canada specializes in this. With their current designs and trendy cuts this company proves to be one of Canada’s most fashion-forward clothing lines. We hope this article was informative and helped you understand more about Olsen Clothing Canada in detail effectively.

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