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6 Tips for Parents to Help Kids Adjust to the Fall Back Time Change

October 30, 2025

Every year, parents brace themselves for that bittersweet event known as the “fall back” — when clocks turn back one hour for the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST). While gaining an hour of sleep sounds amazing in theory, parents of babies and young kids know it usually means one thing: an hour earlier wake-up. Here are six helpful tips to make the “fall back” transition smoother for your family.

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6 Helpful Tips for Parents to Navigate the Spring Forward Time Change

March 03, 2025

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is right around the corner, and for parents of young children and babies, the “spring forward” shift can feel like a daunting challenge. Losing an hour of sleep and adjusting to a new schedule can lead to cranky mornings, disrupted sleep patterns, and general chaos in the household. Fortunately, there are ways to ease the transition and help your little one adjust smoothly. Here are six helpful tips to make this time change easier for both you and your preschooler.

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Creating a Safe and Comfortable Nursery: The Role of Kelvin

April 16, 2024

Welcome to our guide on ensuring your baby's nursery is not just a haven of cuteness but also a bastion of safety and comfort. We understand that as parents, the well-being of your little ones is your top priority. That's why we're here to talk about an essential aspect of nursery care that might not always be on everyone's radar - maintaining the perfect nursery temperature and humidity with Kelvin, our color-changing nursery thermometer and hygrometer.

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The Psychological Benefits of Color in Children's Sleep Training

April 10, 2024

Understanding the profound impact of color on a child's psychological well-being and sleep quality is crucial for parents and guardians striving to create nurturing environments. At LittleHippo, we harness the power of color psychology in our products, such as Mella and Kelvin, to foster calming sleep environments that contribute positively to children's mood and overall sleep quality.

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5 Tips for Helping Hard-of-Hearing Babies and Toddlers Catch Some Zzz’s

March 14, 2022

Sleep is great for your child’s mental and physical development— but it can be challenging to get a good night’s rest when your little one is living with a hearing condition. Research highlights that medical conditions are one of the top factors that disrupt the sleep quality of children. Unfortunately, this bounces back: poor sleep quality can further aggravate a child's condition, and continue the cycle.

This can be very concerning for parents who simply want the best for their child’s health and well-being. Here are a few tips for parents who want to help children with hearing impairments get a good night's sleep.

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5 Actually Easy Activities to Celebrate Earth Day with your Preschooler

April 20, 2021

Earth Day is a great day to teaching your preschooler how to care for our beautiful world. Here are some easy, low-to-no-prep activities that can help introduce to your child the concepts of recycling and reusing.

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Three Tips to Prevent Early Morning Risings with Toddlers

July 01, 2020

Waking up early to the sound of your toddler screaming “Mama!” at 5am is not exactly the most peaceful way to start your day.

Early morning wake-ups are a very common challenge that parents face, and they can also be one of the most frustrating issues to fix. Many toddlers get stuck in a cycle of waking up early that they can’t seem to break out of.

But the good news is that there are a few ways you can help curb this cycle, and it starts with understanding why it happens in the first place.

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Follow These 5 Instagram Accounts for Activities to Entertain Your Toddler

April 08, 2020

With school and daycare closures, entertaining and teaching your young child every day requires a monumental effort. It's no wonder that parents everywhere have turned to social media for help. From Google Hangouts with classmates to virtual Zoom Mommy and Me classes, there's no shortage of substitute activities to get us through these times. We've curated 5 Instagram accounts that provide an abundance of ideas and activities for your toddler below!

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16 Easy Quarantine Activities for Children

April 01, 2020

There's no shortage of ideas on the Internet about how to entertain your toddler all day long. But some ideas require a craft store run (or waiting for long delivery times from Michaels) or items around the house you just may not have right now. We've curated a list of 16 EASY quarantine activities for children. Remember - variety is the spice of life, so even if they don't require too much prep work, these activities can still bring joy and fun to your lives!

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How do I know if my baby is too hot or cold?

March 30, 2020

If you have a KELVIN night light or are thinking about getting one, chances are that you're looking to monitor your nursery or kid's room's temperature. That's great! Worrying about whether your child is too hot or cold can be nerve wracking, especially if it's an infant. Babies can't verbally express to us whether they're uncomfortable so it can take some practice. Here are some tips to make you feel more confident about your baby's comfort level.

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A 12 Step Guide to Success with MELLA

March 27, 2020

So you've gotten your MELLA, or maybe you're still wondering about whether MELLA will be effective for your little one. Congratulations! By being here, you're one step closer to getting rid of those early morning wake ups.

Here are 12 tips and tricks to integrate MELLA into your family seamlessly.

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4 Effective Tips to Keep Your Cool in the Face of Kid Meltdowns and Defiance

July 09, 2019

Just because your kid is getting angry or upset doesn't mean you have to also.

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