Breni Malpass

Wife and Mom of 2 helping families catch the "sleep" wave!

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

😷 Since we are all stuck at home...who would like to do a 30-minute virtual consult? We can talk about sleep or behavior. It's up to you! Seriously. What better time to make changes than right now? ⠀
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Consults would include: a mini-intake form, a virtual 30 minut…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

The 1st birthday is such a fun time! I don't know about you but we had a huge blow out for my son's birthday. He doesn't remember it but we sure do. I think the 1st birthday more of a way for parents to celebrate the fact they made it through the first year! 😁⠀
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[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

I still ❤ to watch my kiddos sleep. Some nights I will sneak in and steal a kiss before I go to bed. 💋 Credit: @parents
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#sleeptips #goodnightsleeptight #sleeptips #naptime #needanap #momlife #dadlife #toddlersleep #familysleep #babysleepexpert #babysleepconsultant #ba…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

Well, we are a couple of days into the mass social distancing thing. How is everyone doing? Who has a toddler at home? I have some great ideas for keeping busy during these next couple of weeks.Check out the link in my bio for the deets!
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🙋 Raise your hand if you plan…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

Well, we are a couple of days into the mass social distancing thing. How is everyone doing? Who has a toddler at home? I have some great ideas for keeping busy during these next couple of weeks. Check out the link in my bio for the deets. ⠀
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🙋 Raise your hand …

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

When and how should you transition your child from the crib to a big kid bed? Typically, before the age of 2.5 or 3, your little one just doesn't understand the imaginary boundaries of a bed. Even if your child does understand they need to stay in their bed at the younger …

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

There are so many developmental milestones during their first year of life. One of those is rolling. Many of us use swaddles and/or Magic Merlin Sleep Suits. Once your babe starts to roll, it is important that we transition out of these. But how?⠀
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Transitioning…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

There are lots of new faces here so I thought I'd take a moment and introduce myself. I'm Breni. Wife, mom to two, business owner. Certified Child Sleep Consultant & Behavior Specialist, beach lover & a former HR Manager. MY PATH HAS BEEN A MIX OF TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADI…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

When and how should I transition my newborn to their crib? This is such a common question many new parents have. ⠀
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When? As early as 6 - 8 weeks. Once your babe starts smiling at you, we know they can make associations. We want to be sure to use a consistent sl…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

Do you have a picky eater? It can be so frustrating to make healthy meals only to have your child turn their nose up at it. While we cannot make someone eat, we can provide good food, role model how much we enjoy healthy food, and teach our children about their growing bo…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

The definition of self-care: the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health. As moms, we often put others above ourselves. The truth is we need to put ourselves first so we CAN be better parents. Self-care can mean different things to different peop…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

Since April of 2019, over 5.8 million inclined sleepers have been recalled. I cringe when I think about some of the things we did with my first born. Lots and lots of inclined sleeping. My complete sleep deprivation clouded my judgement and I resorted to whatever I though…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

Imagine your little one slept for an extra hour EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.⠀
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What would you do with that time? ⠀
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Would you read a book? Binge watch a TV show? Clean the house? Take a bath? Maybe just sleep?⠀
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Let us know in the comments below! And dream big Mamas! Th…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

One of the hardest phases of parenting for me was potty training. It felt like it took for ever. To be honest, we still have hiccups sometimes. One of the topics my Child Behavior Specialist Certification taught me was how to help parents who are struggling with a way to h…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

On March 10th, we will move our clocks one hour ahead. So what does that mean? A 6am wake up time will really be 7am, right? Not necessarily. For those of us who have early risers, they may sleep in for a day or two. Unfortunately, our bodies will adjust to the new sche…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

So true! Those smiles and giggles are the best! Social smiles are a very important milestone. Once your baby starts smiling they are able make associations. When they see you, they smile. They associate you with being happy. 💕
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Once you start seeing those smiles, it's …

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

Pacifiers. Both of my kids loved their pacifiers. It's a great way for them to soothe. BUT...it can interfere with sleep for both baby and parents. We often find ourselves having to go in throughout the night to pop the pacifier back in. This is where we get in trouble. W…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

Separation Anxiety is a natural part of our child's development. It tends to emerge around 8 months, then again around 15 months, as well as around 2 years of age. However, every child is different. It's important to just remember it ebbs and flows. While it can be hard fo…

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

Many parents tell me, "I feel like I am always saying NO.". Sometimes, we do feel that way. When we say it too much, it loses it's impact. We want the word NO to stop our children in their tracks. We want to use NO when there is a safety risk such as running in the street …

[Breni Malpass @SeasideSleep]

Are you expecting a new baby? For those of us who already have a child, we may have blocked out the whole newborn sleep deprivation thing. You know that sleep deprived fog you walk around in for the first several months. Get ready now to set yourself and your new bundle u…