Alex Dobbs

The Sleep By Alex Podcast

Kids EN ↓ 39 episodes

Quick, science-backed sleep advice to get you and your baby or toddler sleeping well from a certified pediatric sleep consultant and a mom of 3.

Author

Alex Dobbs

Category

Kids

Podcast website

www.sleepbyalex.com

Latest episode

Feb 10, 2026

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Episodes

Week 17: Moving Your Baby To Their Own Room 10.02.2026

#39 - This week I share my experience with moving Hank into his own room. I also share the best time to move your baby, signs of readiness, and tips for making it a seamless transition.

Week 16: Should I Sleep Train? 03.02.2026

#38 - What is sleep training? What are the pros and cons? When is the best time to sleep train? All of these questions and more are answered on today's episode. Click here to join the Sleep By Alex Membership (use code PODCAST at checkout for 50% off your first month). The next group sleep coaching in the membership starts this Thursday, 2/5/26!

Weeks 14 & 15: Short Naps at 3 Months 27.01.2026

#37 - This week I give my top tips on handling short naps at 3 months old. The Sleep By Alex Membership

Week 13: Dropping the Swaddle 13.01.2026

#35 - In this episode, I give tips on how to transition your baby out of the swaddle. Click here for individualized sleep help. Swaddle transition products: SleepingBaby Zipadee-Zip Transition Swaddle SwaddleDesigns Transitional Swaddle Sack  (the one I use currently!) Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit Love to Dream Swaddle Up Transition Swaddle  Favorite sleep sacks: Kyte Baby Halo

Week 12: Moving Away From Rocking to Sleep 06.01.2026

#34 - This week, I explain how I am starting to gradually move away from rocking to sleep. Click here to join the Sleep By Alex Membership (use code "podcast" at checkout for 50% off your first month).

Week 11: Moving Bedtime Earlier 30.12.2025

#33 - On this episode, I update you on Hank's sleep, and I cover how and when to move your newborn's bedtime earlier. Click here to join the Sleep By Alex Membership. JOIN BEFORE JAN 5 TO GET YOUR FIRST 7 DAYS FREE

Week 10: Pros & Cons of the Pacifier 23.12.2025

I discuss week 10 with my baby, our pacifier issues, and pros and cons of using a paci. www.sleepbyalex.com

Week 9 - The Secret to Independent Naps 17.12.2025

#31 - Week 9 with Hank and tips for independent naps with your baby. Click here to join the Sleep By Alex Membership (use code PODCAST at checkout for 50% off your first month)

Week 8: The 6-8 Week Sleep Regression 09.12.2025

#30 - Today I discuss week 8 with my baby. We also chat about the 6-8 week sleep regression: what it looks like and what you can do to get through it. Join the Sleep By Alex Membership (use code PODCAST for 50% off your first month)

Week 7: Listener Q & A. Sleep habits, sleeping through the night, & dropping the paci/swaddle 02.12.2025

#29 - Week 7 update and listener Q & A. I answer questions like when to drop the pacifier and swaddle, how to get your baby or toddler sleeping through the night, and creating "bad" sleep habits. Join the Sleep By Alex Membership (use code PODCAST at checkout for 50% off your first month.

Week 6: Pacifier Problems 25.11.2025

#28 - This week, I discuss sleep during week 6 with my newborn. I also share some pacifier and latch issues we experienced this week. BLACK FRIDAY DEALS! Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 50% off of everything! Sleep By Alex Membership The First Four Months Guide 4-24 Months Sleep Learning Course A few pacifier recommendations from my research (not an exhaustive list): Philips Avent Soothie Dr. Brown's Hap...

Week 5: Extending Nighttime Sleep and Understanding MY Baby 18.11.2025

#27 - This week, I share how week 5 went with my baby. I chat about extending newborn nighttime sleep and finding what works best for my baby. The First Four Months Guide Sleep By Alex Membership (use code PODCAST for 50% off your first month)

Week 4: Extending Newborn Naps 11.11.2025

#26 - Week 4 with baby Hank! Today I chat tracking sleep, preventing overtiredness, and extending naps. Resources: First Four Months Guide Sleep By Alex Membership (use code "PODCAST" for 50% off your first month)

Week 3: Our First Bassinet Nap & Full Feeds vs Snack Feeds 04.11.2025

#26 - I chat sleep in the third week with my newborn. I also share how our first bassinet nap went and I share how I am making sure he is getting full feeds instead of snack feeds. Click here to learn more about the November Group Sleep Coaching Session (use code "podcast" for 50% off of your first month) Click here to join the Sleep By Alex Membership (use code "podcast" for 50% off of your first...

Week 2: How I Got My Newborn to Sleep in His Bassinet 28.10.2025

#25 - Week two with Hank! I discuss how I got him sleeping in his bassinet at night, what nights and naps have been looking like this week, and what to do if your newborn fights the swaddle. Click here to join November's Group Sleep Coaching Sessions! (Use code PODCAST for 50% off your first month)

My Birth Story & Sleep in the First Week 21.10.2025

#24 - Baby #4 is here! In today's episode, I share my birth story, my baby's gender and name, and what sleep looked like the first week. Resources: The First Four Months Guide 4-24 Months Course or access both with the Sleep By Alex Membership

Why Is My Newborn Up All Night? 16.09.2025

#23 - Wondering why you are up all night with your newborn? Here are 4 common reasons your baby may be waking more than the average. Click here to join the Sleep By Alex Membership (use code "podcast" at checkout for 50% off your first month)

Am I Doing Too Many Contact Naps? 09.09.2025

#22 - Wondering if there is such a thing as too many contact naps? Are you messing up your baby's sleep? How can you start practicing crib or bassinet naps with your baby? The First Four Months Guide 4-24 Months Sleep Course Sleep By Alex Membership (use code "podcast" for 50% off of your first month)

The First 3 Things I Will Do With My Newborn 02.09.2025

#21 - With baby #4 due in a month, here are the first 3 things I plan to focus on with my newborn! 4-24 Months Group Sleep Coaching (use code "podcast" at checkout for 50% off of your first month) Sleep By Alex Membership for 0-5 year olds (use code "podcast" at checkout for 50% off of your first month) Schedule a call

Transitioning From a Crib to a Toddler Bed 26.08.2025

#20 - It's been about a week since we moved our little guy out of the crib and into a toddler bed (in the same room as his two older siblings!). In this episode, I update you on how this process is going in our family. I also cover what you should know about transitioning your own toddler out of their crib. Resources: Sleep By Alex Membership (use code "podcast" at checkout for 50% off of your fir...

Unpredictable naps, recovering from sleep regressions, and a newborn up every 30 minutes. Listener Q & A #3 19.08.2025

#19 - Today I answer YOUR listener questions. Resources: Sleep By Alex Membership (use code "podcast" for 50% off your first month) Phone Consultations 4-24 Months Sleep Course The First Four Months Guide  

Why Didn't Sleep Training Work? 12.08.2025

#18 - Did sleep training just not work for your baby? Why is this the case for some families? Today I break down the top 5 reasons why sleep training didn't work for your baby. Click here to join the Sleep By Alex Membership.

How Do I Stop Co-Sleeping With My Baby? 05.08.2025

#17 - Feeling the tug towards transitioning out of co-sleeping? There are many reasons you may have started co-sleeping, and even more reasons you may feel ready to stop. Today we will chat how to move away from co-sleeping with your baby if you are feeling ready for a change. Click here to join the Sleep By Alex Membership (use the code "masterclass" at checkout to receive 50% off of your members...

A Succesful Crib Nap in 7 Quick Steps! 22.07.2025

#16 -  Click here to register for my FREE live masterclass, The Secret to Independent Naps!

We Said Goodbye to the Paci! 15.07.2025

#15 - We said goodbye to the pacifier with my toddler a couple of weeks ago. In this episode, I cover the best times to drop the pacifier, how I went about the process, and how I made sure it didn't completely derail sleep. For all the products I mentioned in this episode, click here .

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