Riff Raff Ramblings
The Truth About Contact Naps
Your baby: deeply peaceful. You: half-sunken into the couch, scrolling with one thumb and pretending you don't need the bathroom. If that's you… hi, you're in very familiar company. Contact naps (your baby sleeping on you or in a carrier while you're awake) are common in the first months and can be incredibly soothing. Here's what matters most: how to keep them safe, when they're great to continue, and how to change tack kindly if they start to clash with your body, your rest, or overnight sleep. Why Contact Naps Feel So Right (Especially 0–3 Months) It's biology — warmth,...
The Power of the Pre-Bedtime Hour
Ask any parent: bedtime can feel like an effortless wind-down - or a chaotic struggle - there is rarely an in-between. The difference often lies in the hour before sleep. This pre-bedtime window shapes how easily your child drifts off and how well they rest through the night. Why the Pre-Bedtime Hour Matters Children’s bodies rely on cues to signal when it’s time to rest. Bright lights, busy screens, and rough play all send mixed messages, keeping little ones alert when they need to slow down. A calm, consistent routine helps support their natural sleep rhythms and promotes a sense...
Introducing Your Riff Raff to Your Little One
Our aim is to teach babies healthy sleep habits and positive sleep associations. There are 2 parts to this process. Building a bond. Building sleep associations. Build a Bond We want your little one to love their Riff Raff Sleep Toy like it is an extension of themselves and their parents. In order to do that you may need to play a part in creating that wonderful loveable bond. Transfer your smell to the toy by wearing the toy while pregnant or when it arrives. Have the toy playing white noise or the lullaby while bub is in your belly or during...