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Experts Conner Herman & Kira Ryan

Posted Friday, April 04, 2008 3:37 PM

Conner Herman & Kira Ryan
Conner and Kira are the co-founders of Dream Team Baby, an infant and toddler sleep consultancy based in Manhattan. They help families all over the country get some much deserved rest. Their holistic approach to solving children’s sleep problems is supported by a diverse board of experts from the medical and mental health community, including a pediatrician, a lactation consultant and a psychotherapist. When Conner and Kira aren’t teaching babies to sleep, they enjoy planning the 2035 wedding of their toddlers, Wyatt and Emilia. Learn more about their services at www.dreamteambaby.com.

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4-Month Wakeful Period
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Decoding Baby's Cries 
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Helping Baby Sleep 
Hunger vs. Fatigue 
Kids Share a Room
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Nighttime Separation Anxiety
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Teething and Sleeping
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re: Experts Conner Herman & Kira Ryan

Suggestios needed for my 5 month old sleeping in his crib.  He has a sleigh crib, so the top and bottom flare out.  I was told do not use bumper pads since he can scoot and roll into the sides and to the top of the crib- as he may suffocte since he can not get away from those situations.  My problem is without the pads he gets his arms or legs thru the crib rungs and it does not hurt, but scares him as he can't get them back in the crib on his own.  What can I use besides the bumper pad to prevent this?  Because of it being the sleigh crib even a tight sleeve will not work as where it flares out the sleeve would allow his limbs to get thru at those points.  Thank you!!

Posted by bridget3435    Sunday, October 19, 2008 2:02 PM


re: Experts Conner Herman & Kira Ryan

We had the same problem.  I found a breathable bumper pad that we picked up at Babies R Us. I believe the brand name was Jolly Jumper.  Our daughter is 7 months old and has been using it since she was 3 months.

Posted by winniecooper    Monday, February 09, 2009 1:13 PM


re: Experts Conner Herman & Kira Ryan

I have two young children and one on the way. My two year old - no matter the circumstances...will not sleep. I don't know why. I've tried schedules and set bedtimes, but he rarely naps during the day and STILL won't go to bed before midnight. Sometimes if he takes a nap, he's up till 3 or 4.  When he doesn't have a nap, he will get tired around 8 or 9 but then he'll sleep for about 2 or 3 hours then he's up till 4 or 5 am. I have a one year old daughter who goes to bed no problems at nap or night time. So, she's in bed by 8pm and out for the night until 8 or 8:30 am. Then naps between 10 & 11. This third pregnancy leaves me more tired than I have ever been my whole life. I'm only 21 years old. I haven't taken very good care of myself, food wise and such. Don't take drugs or drink alcohol. But, my body is falling apart because I'm just running on "fumes" I'm so tired and NEVER get to sleep...any help?

Posted by soon2bmmyof3    Saturday, May 09, 2009 10:17 PM


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