Our Sound Sleeper, Rosemary Greisman

As a mom of four children, I know how important it is to have a good night's sleep. With over 20 years experience working with infants and children, and a passion for babies, I am committed to helping you solve your child's sleep challenges in a way that fits your parenting style. I founded Our Sound Sleeper to empower parents with the tools that will give them the confidence to raise happy children. Through my consultation services I design a plan that is suitable for parents struggling with sleep. I also cover all key topics — feeding, napping, bathing and anything else that is relevant. I provide my clients with daily friendly, non- judgmental coaching so that ultimately, parents know that they’re the boss! I’m available for private consultation in the GTA and can be reached at 416-616-8855. Through this blog I’d like to help parents by answering questions related to sleep. Please e-mail them and I will answer them as best as I can. I am here to help you and your family to sleep soundly.

Rosemary, I read your answer to another woman's problem with getting their seven month old out of the co-sleeping habit. I have a similar issue but my daughter (who is now 19 months) did not start out co-sleeping. She has been sleeping in her own crib since birth, but lately she wakes up in the middle of the night (anywhere between 2 and 6 am) wanting to come to my bed. For financial reasons we currently live in a one bedroom apartment and we...

Good morning! I  have heard alot about Ferberizing but don't actually know how to do it. My son is 7 months sleeps with us and we are really trying to break the habit but how much should I let him cry and do I pick him up? So many questions, I don't want to hurt him or damage in any way. Thank you, Caralina Hello! It sounds like you are ready to move your son into his own bed, which is a process. You need to decide whether he is...

Hi Rosemary, My 11 week old Nathan does not yet sleep through the night. He was getting better, waking up ever 4 hours after being put to bed at 9 to 930. For a couple of weeks now his wake times have changed to waking up after 5 hours of being put into bed between 830 and 930 after which he gets up at 3 hours and than 2. I'm not sure what happened. I also find that he resists naps during the day sometimes. Please...

Hi, My baby is almost six months now, she used to fall asleep on her own, once she's on her side and has a washcloth in  her hand, now she really depends on me giving her the breast to fall asleep. Otherwise she cries loudly and will not give up, she still doesn't sleep through the night. I don't even remember when this all changed. Melissa Hi there, It's hard to remember when things change when you become a new mother. Sometimes,...

Hi, I have a five week old baby and I don't know how to get him to sleep through the night. I breast feed him but I would like to try to introduce the bottle so that my husband can give it to him at least once at night so I can get some more sleep. My baby only sleeps for two and a half hours. Thanks, Alba Hi Alba, Congratulations on your new addition! It sounds like you're very tired, so I think that introducing a bottle may be a...

Hi there, My two month old son doesn't nap during the day. He cat naps for maybe 15-minutes after he falls asleep nursing, but very rarely has longer naps. If we go out during the day (car ride or stroller ride) he will nap the entire time we are out, but at home, it's party time. Any tips or advice on getting him to nap longer? Please & Thank you. Carri Hi Carri, As a general rule, it's tough to predict what any 2 month old...

Hello, My four month old sleeps beautifully through the night (I am VERY LUCKY I know!) from about 10:00 until 7:45, then goes right back down after a feeding until 11:00 or 12:00. This is amazing but then he doesn't nap at all the rest of the day, so he only gets about 12-13 hours total (because he is up for an hour for feeding and diaper change, slow eater). I have no problems with this,but would prefer he gets the recommended 14.  It is...

My six month old is up eight times a night and only sleeps 45 minutes at the most for naps.  He needs to be rocked and patted for at least 20 minutes to fall asleep.  Every time he wakes up, I have to repeat this.  I’m assuming the Ferber method is the best method I should try in order to get some sleep back! Rhonda Rhonda, Yes. The Ferber method is definitely a great place to begin. Actually, six months is a perfect time to begin....

Hello Rosemary – Jorja was born in June 2011 and was a ‘difficult’ baby – call it colic, call it whatever you want. She cried or nursed and that’s it – slept intermittently. NOW I have a five month old who has left her fussiness behind but I am left with a frequent waker. She wakes every two hours or so through the night to nurse...sometimes because she is hungry, sometimes just to nurse. Problem being, beside the fact that I...

Hi Rosemary! I saw your new blog on Oh Baby and thought I'd see what you think! I have an 18 month old who has never been a great sleeper. He goes down REALLY well - we never have battles at bedtime and he's generally in bed and asleep by about 7pm.  The troubles have always been his wake-up time, which range from 4am-6am.  Half the time he wakes up and he's soaked through his diaper, the other times he's just awake. Sometimes we can get...

My son just turned 2 and started to climb out of his crib. I have the kind that converts to a toddler bed and figured that was my cue to convert it before he fell and was injured. Since it's the same bed, same bedding, he seems to have adjusted fine. What are your thoughts on pillows? My son is a tummy sleeper (I didn't let him when he was young, but now there's nothing I can do about it). Should I wait to introduce a pillow? I don't know if he...

The early years in your child's life are supposed to be amongst the most exciting. I know how difficult it can be to enjoy this time if you are feeling exhausted and sleep deprived. As a mom of four growing children, I know how important it is to have a good night’s sleep. Because my children were born in the span of five and a half years, it was crucial that they all slept well. I thoroughly researched and tried various methods related to...