The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified

Before you officially give up on your New Years Resolutions, listen to this! This week's guest, Lindsay Wandzilak, is about to hit you with some realness - fitness & nutrition advice that's digestible, doable, and without all the BS & platitudes. Lindsay is a Mom of 3 & founder of The Daily With Lindsay , a personalized nutrition, exercise and accountability program that takes makes ac...

So you're ready to make changes (nay, LIFE CHANGING CHANGES!) to your baby or child's sleep.....but your partner (or Grandma, or nanny, or daycare) is not reallllllly on the same page. What do you DO?! That's what we're tackling this week. Looking for more comprehensive tips for nannies & daycare? Check out these episodes for more of a deep dive: The Nanny (and Night Nurse) Diaries Sleep &...

Debating whether to hire a night nurse? Preparing to interview nannies? This is the episode for you! Today I'm diving into both. First, I'll talk about what exactly a night nurse does, why you'd choose to hire one, what to ask when interviewing, and what to do if the night nurse arrives on day one and you're NOT into it. For nannies, we'll dive into super important interview questions (some might...

In today's episode, we're peeling back the curtain again! My client turned style guru, Jenny Greenstein, joins me for a new Client Confidential! Jenny shares what inspired her to become a stylist (and what makes her process so unique), some tips we can all take home with us (you don't need to burn your skinny jeans after all!), and shares her perspective on raising kids in NYC, parenting in a same...

"What Brittany?! I can't use blackout curtains?! I thought you HAD to use blackout curtains?!" - Prob a lot of people who just read this episode title. It's true though! I don't want you to. In today's episode, I'm going to explain why blackout curtains (and lullabies, meditation apps, and many other things) could actually make it harder for your baby or toddler to sleep. Rest assured (no pun inte...

No one slides into my DMs harder than the Moms who have questions about swaddles and sleep sacks. Do I have to swaddle my newborn? When and how do I drop the swaddle? What sleep sacks should I use? When should I get rid of the sleep sack? Today I'm discussing all of it - from the moment your baby is born until they're a big kid in a crib, I'll walk you through exactly what they should be sleeping...

"How long am I supposed to keep baby in my room?" "When should I move my kids into a room together?" Today I'm sharing my take on both - some clarity on the AAP guidelines around room sharing, as well as what to consider before deciding to have your kids share a room (spoiler - don't do it until both kids are sleeping well!) Interested in working with Brittany? Check out my one on one services , a...

Forget hand-me-downs and toys being snatched away, second kids can get a bad rap with their sleep too. I often hear from clients "we didn't have to do anything to help my first, he/she just figured it out on their own...why is THIS kid having such a hard time??" So today I'm going to reframe it for you - why one kid is struggling more than another, what's "normal", and why there is no downside to...

Today is the first in my new Snooze Button Series, Client Confidential, where I'll be introducing you to one of my amazing clients! First up is Elizabeth Rees, founder of Chasing Paper , known for their beautiful, high-quality, and thoughtfully-designed wall coverings. Elizabeth takes you being the curtain to building her brand, from a footloose and fancy free 20 something in New York's West Villa...

Let me take you back to the time I got kicked out of a nightclub at 12:07 on New Year Eve 2008. "Why are you telling me this story, Brittany?" you ask. Well, I'm not sure. But it is an example of a holiday plan gone awry, as they often do. This episode is your reminder to release, relax, and know that you're doing your best. And if sleep is one of the big things you're stressing about this season,...

Shoutout to my fellow working Moms - the juggle is real. This week I'm answering your questions about building (and maintaining) a successful small business, juggling work & home life, managing Mom guilt, and sharing the work load with your partner. I also spend at least 2 minutes drawing analogies from my very blurry recollection of that ballet movie, Center Stage. So there's that. For any Mo...

Few dynamics are as inherently tricky for new Moms than the one with their Mother In Law. As we head into the holiday season, I thought there was no better person to bring on than my own Mother In Law, Kathy! Kathy shares her own experience being judged as a new Mom, her take on offering unsolicited advice, and together we share how we handle conflict in our own relationship, when we felt comforta...

Would you choose to *let* your baby sleep through the night if you weren't concerned they'd be hungry, or that your supply would plummet? So many families feel held back because of one (or both) of these concerns. So today I'm doing some mythbusting around feeding & sleep! -Why you don't need to feed "on demand" (and it might even make things harder) -How and when milk supply is established -W...

This week I'm joined by toddler & baby food guru (and Mom of 2) Michelle Piccolo, founder of the wildly popular blog & Instagram account "Feeding Our Toddlers'. Our episode is all about FOOD - whether you're confused about how to introduce solids, have a toddler on a vegetable strike, or just looking for advice to make mealtime more fun and less stressful at your house, Michelle has the ti...

Should I introduce an ok to wake clock? Do growth spurts impact sleep? How to prepare for daylight savings? How to get kids to sleep on a long flight? Today on The Snooze Button we've got all of these and more - your sleep questions, answered!

So many newborn products, so little of them you actually need. Today on The Snooze Button I'm sharing my must-have products when you're expecting (or currently have a newborn!) Want to shop the favorites? Check out my Amazon Storefront and a few of my other picks below! Loop Baby Product Rentals - use code BRITTANYSLEEP for $50 off an annual membership Coterie Diapers - use code COT...

If I had a dime for every DM, text and email I get saying "Here is my situation. Do I need help? What should I purchase to fix this?" Today on The Snooze Button we'll talk through this common puzzler - how to determine if you need professional support, what kind of support would work for your family, and what to think about before you choose a consultant or course, so you're set up for the most su...

I'm here to take a giant burden off your shoulders today - teething and sickness do not (and should not) derail your baby's sleep. We're getting into it on today's episode: how to know if your baby is teething and what to expect, how to set your baby up for the least amount of drama when they're under the weather, and what to do when you fall off the wagon and start reverting back to old habits.

Few things confuse and terrify parents of newly minted one year olds more than transitioning from 2 naps to 1 nap. So today, I'm going to walk you through it, start to finish: when to transition (and when not to), how to do it, common pitfalls, and managing schedules when your baby's school requires you to make the change before your baby is fully ready.

Special Guest this week....my husband Alex! We're taking your questions today - everything from how to "train" your husband to manage 2 kids, what to do if you're on the fence about having a third, which transition between kids was hardest for us, and so much more. This is an um.....unique episode....you won't want to miss it!

"I don't know how you do it with 3 kids"....is something I hear a lot. Today I'm answering your questions about logistics with multiple kids. We're talking about everything from calming morning chaos, tackling bedtime solo, balancing kid activities with baby naps, and managing end of day overstimulation!

How long can a baby go without pooping before it's a problem? What is baby is crying and I think they might have pooped in their sleep? Should I potty train day and night at the same time? How do I night train in general? Today I'm answering all your burning questions about PEE and POOP as it relates to sleep. Interested in giving Coterie diapers a try? Use code COTERIEBRITTANYS for 20% off your f...

Today on The Snooze Button I'm digging into one of the most requested topics on my IG - daycare & sleep! What to do to set your baby up for success at daycare before they even start, what to ask when you're interviewing potential daycares, what to expect sleep-wise in the first few weeks at a new daycare, and best practices when sleep goes awry! Want to get your baby set up for sleep success b...

You asked, I answered! This week I'm taking your questions about safe sleep for babies & toddlers - from doc a tots and pack n play mattresses to crib bumpers and car seats, I'm hitting you with all the hard truths - including a few things you DON'T have to worry about when it comes to sleep safety!

Quiet Time is something every preschool parent should be utilizing (in my super humble opinion) and so few do! Today I'm walking you through all things Quiet Time - who it's for, what it is (and what it's not), how to institute it, and why it's so important for growing little people!