Well Rested Mama Unswaddled

If your baby is sleeping independently at night but naps are still a mess, this is exactly how to nap train baby from 5 months and up. Maybe you’re still helping them fall asleep for every single nap, or they’re waking at 40 minutes like clockwork. Naps are harder than nights for a few reasons. There’s less sleep pressure during the day, it’s bright outside, and the timing is a lot more sensitive....

If your baby is overtired at bedtime even after a nap that seemed totally fine, the wake window right before bed might be the missing piece. So many of us follow the standard wake windows by age and still end up with a baby fighting bedtime, crying, or waking early. Turns out most charts don't account for the type of nap that happened right before bed, and that changes things more than you&ap...

If your baby wakes up shortly after bedtime upset and is hard to get back down, those are considered false starts at bedtime, and they're more common than you'd think. You get baby down for the night only to have them wide awake and fussing again before you've even gotten into bed. False starts with baby sleep are usually a wake window problem, not a random fluke, and once you know...

Another Q&A episode because your questions never stop coming in (and honestly, I love that for us). This one's a mixed bag covering both baby and toddler sleep, so wherever you're at, there's probably something in here for you. I'm answering when to drop a nap and how to know you're not doing it too early, plus what to do when daycare naps are too short and it's t...

Sleep training in a shared room is absolutely possible, whether your baby sleeps in your bedroom or shares a room with a sibling. A lot of parents assume they need a separate nursery before they can start sleep training, but that is not the case. In this episode, I’m sharing the small adjustments that can make the process easier, including whether it makes sense to move baby into their own room, h...

Looking for tips for dropping the pacifier without feeling like you’re totally winging it? In this episode, I’m walking you through what this transition can look like for both babies and toddlers. We’ll talk about what to do if your baby is losing the pacifier all night, why the paci can become a sleep crutch, and when dropping the pacifier cold turkey might make sense. For toddlers, we’ll get int...

Burnout as a mom can show up as feeling exhausted, running on coffee, struggling with sleep, under-fueling your body, overexercising, and wondering why you still don’t feel like yourself. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Michelle of Wellness Elevate to talk about hormones, metabolism, nutrition, movement, stress, sleep, and what it can look like to support your body instead of constantly p...

Baby sleep Q&A episodes are a chance to talk through the sleep questions that come up all the time for parents. In this episode of Well Rested Mama Unswaddled, I’m answering real baby sleep questions and answers and sharing baby sleep expert advice on the things parents are often trying to figure out: naps, schedules, night wakings, bedtime, and what to do when sleep suddenly changes. Instead...

Toddler won’t go to bed? If bedtime has turned into stalling, protesting, and asking for “one more thing” every single night, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m walking through what I look at first when a toddler is fighting sleep or resisting bedtime, so you can start figuring out what might actually be making bedtime harder. We’ll talk about: - How overtiredness can show up at bedtime...

If your baby is down to one night feed, but it’s happening at 4–6AM and completely throwing off your morning, this episode is for you. In this episode of Unswaddled , I’m breaking down exactly what a dream feed is, how to do a dream feed, and how it can help shift that early morning wake-up so your baby (and you) can get a longer stretch of sleep. We’ll talk through: What a dream feed actually is...

Sleep training a toddler can feel completely different from sleep training a baby. In this episode of Unswaddled, I’m walking you through exactly how to sleep train a toddler ages 2–4, including what to do before you start, how bedtime should look, and the sleep training method I use most often with families. If you're trying to sleep train a 2 year old or sleep train a 3 year old, this episo...

Sleep training can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure where to start. In this episode of Well Rested Mama Unswaddled, I’m walking you through baby sleep training step by step for babies 4–24 months, so you know exactly what to do before night one, how to handle bedtime, and how to stay consistent through night wakings and early mornings. This episode is for parents who are ready to...

Holiday travel with a baby is a whole experience. You pack the entire house, you try to time naps around flights or long drives, and you hope your family understands that bedtime still matters. I’ve been there more times than I can count, and I know how much pressure it can add to a season that should feel fun. In this episode, Jeff and I talk through what travel with a baby and toddler actually l...

What is a sleep crutch and how do you teach independent sleep when it stops working? In this episode, I explain what sleep crutches actually are, why babies rely on them, and how to tell when those habits may be the reason sleep has started to fall apart. I chat through:  • What qualifies as a sleep crutch • Why sleep crutches aren’t “bad,” but sometimes stop being effective  • Signs your baby may...

If your toddler is in the middle of the 2 to 1 nap transition or suddenly dropping a nap, this episode will help you make it smoother (and less stressful). We’re covering when the switch usually happens, the signs to look for, and how to move toward a one nap schedule that actually works. We’ll talk about why you shouldn’t rush the transition, how to use a modified 2-nap schedule as a first step,...

Before you jump into sleep training, let’s make sure you’re set up for success. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to prepare for sleep training. Not just logistically, but mentally and emotionally too. As a baby and toddler sleep consultant (and a mom of 3), I’ve seen how much smoother the process goes when you’ve got the right pieces in place before you start. From setting up the sleep...

If you’ve ever wished you could just text a baby sleep consultant all your random questions, this episode is for you. I’m answering the REAL things parents are dealing with right now, from short naps and early mornings to bedtime bottles and toddler sleep confusion. Here’s what we get into: ➡️ What “sleeping through the night” actually looks like at 6 months ➡️ How to handle those painful 4:30 a.m...

In this episode, I’m sharing 6 mom hacks that have genuinely helped things feel more calm and manageable in our house, especially when we hit those toddler behavior speed bumps. These are simple things that support smoother transitions, encourage independence, and help the days flow better. From after-school strategies to how we approach screen time, these tips have made a huge difference in our r...

If your toddler is dropping the nap or going on a full-blown nap strike, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m walking you through the nap transition and how to build a quiet time routine that actually works. As a certified parenting coach and sleep consultant, I’ve helped so many families navigate this stage, and I promise, quiet time can become something your child looks forward to (and that gi...

You sent in your baby sleep questions, and I’m answering them all in this episode! From newborn sleep struggles to toddler bedtime battles, I’m breaking down the most common challenges and sharing my expert advice to help you navigate and feel more confident in your little one’s sleep. Whether you’re dealing with short naps, early wake-ups, or just wondering what’s normal, I’ve got you covered. Ne...

When it comes to fire safety for kids, there’s a lot of information out there—but what do firefighters actually recommend? In this episode, I sit down with my friend, a firefighter, lieutenant, CPR instructor, paramedic, and dad of four, to get his expert take on common fire safety questions parents have. We cover: - Whether it’s safe to use a child lock on a bedroom door when treating the room li...

In this episode of Well Rested Mama Unswaddled, I chat with Tara Williams, founder of Dreamland Baby, about how she turned her own baby’s sleep struggles into a trusted solution for families everywhere. Tara shares the story behind her gently weighted sleep sacks, what it was like pitching on Shark Tank, and the science that makes her products so effective. We also talk about balancing motherhood...

If sleep training feels like it’s just not working, you’re not alone and I’m here to help. In this episode, Kendall and I break down the most common reasons families struggle with sleep training and how small tweaks can make all the difference. From starting at the wrong time to inconsistencies during the night, overtired babies, or setbacks like sickness or travel, we’ll help you figure out what’...

The holidays are magical but let’s be real, they can also be a lot, especially with little ones. Between travel, packed schedules, and family dynamics, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this episode, I’m sharing all my best tips for navigating baby and toddler sleep during the holidays. I’ll walk you through: ➡️ Planning travel around naps and bedtime ➡️ What to pack to make sleep easier on the go...

What’s it really like to parent three kids? In this episode, I sit down with none other than my husband, Jeff—aka the Well Rested Dad—to talk about our parenting journey. We’re covering everything from the chaos of managing three kids to the lessons we’ve learned along the way, and yes, I asked him your burning questions. Spoiler alert: he might actually have some decent advice for new parents. 🙃...