Little Z's Sleep Podcast

Have you ever felt nervous about sleep training because you wanted to continue nursing, but you were told you couldn't possibly sleep train while nursing?  The idea that you have to either choose SLEEP or NURSING is totally mythical. You can do both!  On today's podcast I'm asking Lactation Educator (and former client) Carly Looney all about this idea that we have to give up nursing to sleep train.   Spoiler: She is nursing her 16 month old while we talk, so it IS a myth! Carly shares how it is possible to both nurse and sleep train. We also talk about how to maintain your supply during the process while keeping comfortable during the night when your baby sleeps through! FOLLOW BECCA ON http://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep (INSTAGRAM) FOLLOW BECCA ON http://www.facebook.com/littlezsleep (FACEBOOK) FIND YOUR http://www.littlezsleep.com (SLEEP PACAKGE) _______________________________ Music by Chad Campbell

Getting your kids to share a room can either sound incredibly exciting or crazy scary!! So I'm here to share how we have been room sharing for 1.5 years with our two little girls, how you can make the change AND...how you can support the podcast!!  LAUNCHING NOW!! Ready to get more from the Podcast? Become a Patron of the Little Z's Sleep Podcast by pledging $6/month through Patreon!  Patreon is an app on your phone (or site) where I'll be connecting more personally with Podcast Patrons who want to engage!  What you'll get:  -SUPPORT THE PODCAST: You look forward to the podcast every week and want to support Becca's podcast! Keep the episodes coming!! -EXTENSIONS: Every week get more from the episode! Examples include: stylized commentaries and notes for strategies mentioned on the podcast, exclusive videos by Becca, behind-the-scenes access, and more!! -INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY: Suggest episode content, chat with other patrons, celebrate success! Even submit questions for the Q&A segment of the podcast (o

The benefits of sleep training are endless! However, not everyone is ready to make change in baby's sleep. Change is hard, and especially for a few specific people in your child's life.  In this episode Becca is walking you through the people who you really need to prepare before beginning your sleep training journey! Both Grandparents and Siblings are wonderful cheerleaders for your child, but often can cause some woes in sleep training methods.  Learn practical strategies on how to prepare Grandma & Grandpa (or Aunts & Uncles!) for sleep training. We want them on our side, but it's best to have your plan outlined in detail so they can easily participate!!  For your older kiddos, let's make sure they are also full read-in on what's about to happen. Let them know sleep training is happening, and support their individual emotions through the process too.  *I love the https://amzn.to/2NX46Ha (Dohm Sound Machine) for an extra layer of "noise" between Baby & Sibling!* http://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep (F

During the one-hour consultation with parents I walk them through everything:  The new bedtime routine Bedtime strategies How to handle night-wakings Starting the morning Daytime naps Things to look forward to!! During this Podcast I'm walking you through some of the amazing things that happen when you're sleep training your baby. From crankiness to dirty diapers..some bizarre things can happen when your baby learns to sleep all night long!!  Once your baby has learned to sleep all night, I expect YOU and your baby to be happier, healthier and eager to take on the world around them! Ready to experience these benefits?!  RVA MOMS: Join me for Baby Sleep Class on August 30th!  Choose your child's sleep package and let's get started on a plan!!  >https://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep/ (Follow Becca on Instagram (*my favorite!*)) >https://www.facebook.com/littlezsleep/ (Follow Becca on Facebook) _________________________ Music by Chad Campbell

Congratulations! You made it!! A baby's first birthday isn't for them...but you! You survived!! Time to celebrate!  I have always thought the time between 10-14 months is the most fun! Your baby seems to wake up as a different kid every day, saying more, moving more and sometimes...sleeping less!  In this podcast episode I'm preparing you for the things you need to be aware of when your baby turns one year old! Podcast Mentions: Have a one year old who isn't sleeping?! Join Becca for an in-person class on August 30th from 9-11am where you'll get an age appropriate plan to teach your baby how to sleep 11-12 hours every night!! https://littlezsleep.com/store/august30 (>>SIGN UP FOR THE BABY SLEEP CLASS!Will you take a moment and rate the podcast?! I'd love to hear what you think!!)   Follow me on http://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep (Instagram) & Facebook to stay connected between episodes! _______________________ Music by Chad Campbell

It's my favorite time of year!!! School supplies in the Target Dollar Section! Back to school is SO much fun, and I know you're all craving getting back into routines and expectations.  In this episode I'm walking through how much sleep your baby needs, how you can ask the daycare to help create a better sleep environment, and what kind of bedtime we need to get into that allows at least a minimum of required setting.  Are you in Richmond, VA with a sleepless baby 6-16 months?  Join me for an IN-PERSON class where I'm walking you through your family's sleep plan to see results within 2 weeks!! *Get your ticket for this class right now!* My favorite products for a great sleep environment: http://www.blackoutez.com/218.html (Blackout EZ Blinds) https://amzn.to/2AVOQYW (Dohm White Noise Machine) https://amzn.to/2OpCiL1 (*Travel size white noise for daycare!*) ^Affiliate links^ Looking to understand your child's minimum amount of sleep needed?  >DOWNLOAD THIS PHOTO TO SEE SLEEP NEEDS BY AGE

As expecting moms you have so many things to prepare for, and one often overlooked aspect is how YOU want to bring baby into the world. Join the conversation I have with Kristy Rodriguez, author and HypnoBirthing educator at Pure Nurture, as I dig into what HypnoBirthing is...and is not!!  Learn more about Kristy:  Kristy Rodriguez is a certified holistic health coach, pre + postnatal yoga teacher and HypnoBirthing birth educator. With her cumulated years of experience in education and health, she brings extensive knowledge, personal experience, and deep compassion to her students. Kristy founded Pure Nurture, LLC after working with women in various stages of pregnancy and after becoming a mother herself. Inspired by her own experience and the experiences of the motherhood collective, Kristy creates learning and teaching environments that meet her students where they are, whether they are trying to conceive, in their second trimester or attempting the delicate balancing act of infant and self-care. Through

Have you ever said, "Yeah, but I bet Becca hasn't seen _______...so she can't help me."  Today I'm sharing stores that will give you the ultimate hope: YOUR CHILD CAN SLEEP!! Listen in as Becca shares stories from over the years, shares the toughest cases and biggest wins.  Your child really can sleep, we just have to teach them! Follow Becca on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/littlezsleep Follow Becca on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/littlezsleep Learn more about working with Becca: http://www.littlezsleep.com GET GREAT SLEEP FROM THE BEGINNING: http://www.onlinenewborncourse.com

Throughout my work with clients I've found Nightmares and Night Terrors are vastly misunderstood. On today's episode I aim to educate you on the difference between night mares and night terrors, as well as give you strategies to help you child cope with either one.  Nightmares Nightmares tend to occur several hours after going to bed or in the very early hours of the morning during REM sleep. Children DO respond to comfort and reassurance. They also may be reluctant to go back to sleep until they feel safe. Nightmares occur during the stage of sleep when the brain is very active and sorting through experiences and new information for learning and memory. Since these images are so vivid your child might not be able to distinguish what’s real and what’s not real. Night Terrors Night Terrors tend to occur 2-3 hours after going to bed and during deep non-REM sleep. Only children ages 2.5 years + can experience a night terror Children DO NOT respond to efforts of comfort and reassurance and it’s best no

Waking up between 4-6am is the most common (and most frustrating) problem my clients experience! And guess what? I actually expect this problem to arise once your child learns to consistently sleep 11-12 hours. So how do we fix it? In this episode I'm sharing strategies to solve your child's early morning wakes by sharing two case studies from former clients.  Check the Environment:  1. Create a room that is as dark as possible. >>THESE are my favorite blackout window covers!  2. White noise to protect your child's room from the environment https://amzn.to/2ugIeyl (>>This is my favorite white noise machine!) 3. No distractions in the crib or bed!    Now stop doing this:  1. Instant gratification! 2. Delay first bottle/nursing session 3. Avoid instant snuggles/snoozes in your bed  **Remember to give it some time! Once you begin implementing strategies it can take 4-6 weeks to "re-wire" your child's habits!** >>Blog Review from former client, Liz Cook

I've coached many families through adding nightlights and helping an older child become confident in sleep. But it wasn't until my OWN daughter where I put these practices into play personally.  In this episode I'm walking you through:  1. When to introduce a nightlight 2. Why you should avoid a nightlight if your child isn't old enough 3. How to prepare your child for a nightlight  4. My favorite nightlight & why!  Products mentioned on the episode:  My favorite http://www.blackoutez.com/218.html (blackout liners) https://amzn.to/2tIO3np (This salt lamp with dimmer!) >>WATCH THIS EPISODE ON MY IGTV CHANNEL!

It's the day NO ONE wants to come: time to say goodbye to the nap!  Personally, I dreaded the nap drop but it's now turned into a fun opportunity to watch my daughter increase her independent play skills...and sometimes sneak off for midday dates just the 2 of us!! In this episode I'm talking through WHEN it's time to drop the nap, HOW to do it, WHAT to do instead of napping and WHY you might need to keep that nap. >>Grab a FREE quick-guide photo for Quiet Times HERE>Read review from families who have worked with me http://www.facebook.com/littlezsleep (HERE)!

Wondering when it's time to make the change from 3 to 2 naps? Or take the leap from 2 to 1 nap?  I hear from my clients all the time, "Becca! Give me a schedule!" or "Is it the right time to go down to one nap?" On today's episode I'm laying it all out for you! How to handle the transition from 3 to 2 naps and 2 to 1 nap.  This episode is heavy on the numbers, so to help guide you visually use these downloads below to really solidify your child's schedule.  >>DOWNLOAD YOUR CHILD'S 2 NAP SCHEDULEDOWNLOAD YOUR CHILD'S 1 NAP SCHEDULE

*SURPRISE! My oldest daughter joined me for a fun intro to the show today! Enjoy her description of bedtime routine and quiet time...apparently she loves tooth paste the best...Ha!* How To Handle Sleep On Vacation:  Now you're on vacation!  1) Set up the room: can you get a suite? extra bathroom? closet?  2) Keep Naps on Day 1 on point! 3) Understand when an early bedtime is necessary 4) Measure how to get back on track at home! Where are you headed out on vacation this summer? Share with me how you're taking your sleep skills on the road with you! _______________________ Looking for suggestions for travel items??? BABY | TODDLER Follow Becca on http://www.facebook.com/littlezsleep (Facebook) & Instagram!

I often get people telling me they think about me their entire vacation...ha! Sleep can be totally thrown off when your child is in a new environment, but you don't have to sacrifice great sleep!  On Episode 15 Becca and her husband Chad walk through what their vacation was REALLY like with their 3 and 2 year old!  We cover: -HOW bedtime routine shifted -WHAT obstacles stood in the way for Night 1 & 2 -WHEN you should get your kid to sleep after a long day -HOW to prepare your kids for a hotel stay -WHY sleep cues are important!  If you're headed out with your great sleeper on vacation this summer, listen in and feel free to copy everything we did!!  If you're totally astonished that 12 hours of sleep is even possible...https://littlezsleep.com/getsleepnow/ (let's talk!!!) You really can go on vacation and have a great night sleep!  _________________________ PODCAST MENTIONS:  https://amzn.to/2xv6iSg (-Travel Blackout Blinds) -How to use foil to blackout windows http://www.instagram.com/littlezs

Over the next few weeks I'll be sharing travel podcasts to help you score the best sleep success while on the road or in the skies!  Part One:  -Naps on the go -What to do if there is NO nap!? -How to deal with bedtime on Night One -Setting up the room __________________________________ Follow more travel tips from Becca on Instagram!

Nesting and designing a nursery is probably the most enjoyable process of preparing for baby! But often when I visit a client's home I notice a few things missing that ensure a great sleep environment.  In this episode I'm reviewing my top three essentials for all baby and kid rooms! Plus, Chyrelle Dorinsky of Lustre Home joins me to talk about how to design a nursery by shopping your home, finding key pieces and sticking to an accent wall rule of thumb!  Becca's Top Three Essentials: 1. http://www.blackoutez.com/218.html (Blackout Liners) or Blackout Curtains 2. https://amzn.to/2GDCi6E (White Noise Machine) 3. Firm Flat Surface! (Crib, bassinet or pack 'n play) https://kit.com/littlezsleep (*See all products I love here!*) Follow Chyrelle Dorinsky of Lustre:  http://lustrehome.com (Website and Portfolio) | Instagram   READY TO GET A FREE CHAPTER PREVIEW OF SLEEP FROM THE START: ONLINE NEWBORN COURSE? >>Download now!!

After working with hundreds of families, I've heard parents ask me LOTS of questions. These are the most frequently asked Dad questions I receive. I love talking through these questions with them, and then turning them into sleep believers!! >> Download the 13 questions Dads most frequently ask me HERE!  When I speak with a family and Mom says, "I'm ready. But my husband said no because ___________." There are actually three responses I get most often:  1. "...He wants us to try one more thing."  2. "...He says this is just a phase."  3. "...He doesn't think we need to hire someone."  Now I will say Moms have these questions too, it's just that Dads tend to voice them much more strongly. On today's episode I'm answering these three "My husband says no because..." and sharing 10 more here! FOLLOW BECCA ON INSTAGRAM & http://www.facebook.com/littlezsleep (FACEBOOK) >Ready to find a solution for sleep? Let's get started!

There is NO manual that comes with your baby! But now!!! You have http://www.OnlineNewbornCourse.com (Sleep From The Start: Online Newborn Course). My Online Newborn Course is designed to help the expecting mom, the new mom, or the mom again. Perfect for babies 0-12 weeks old, this course will help you lay expectations and routines for baby...creating sanity for everyone!  This episode is just a 12 minute segment from a one hour interview with Dr. Janet West, Pediatrician (RVA Baby), that you'll get IN the Newborn Course! We answered questions like: What is the difference between gas drops and gripe water? What is gripe water?! How can I know if my baby has reflux? Can you overdose on saline spray?! Can I bring my baby to the beach? Ready to get started with Little Z's Online Newborn Course?! http://www.onlinenewborncourse.com (Learn more here!!) Here are Dr. West's tips to find a Pediatrician: 1) American Academy of Pediatrics- find a board certified doctor 2) Understand that your relationship with your

Stepping out of my own head today and breaking down what a sleep prop is, when they are useful, and when we need to think about ditching them.  Sleep Prop Breakdown By Age:  Newborns- pacifiers, swaddles, rocking, bouncing...anything! These sleep props are so needed because newborns cannot self-soothe. But we do need to use them correctly! Check out http://www.onlinenewborncourse.com (Sleep From The Start: Online Newborn Course) to learn ALL about newborn sleep! Baby- around 4 months old your baby can learn self-soothing strategies so we need to begin the prop elimination! White noise, darkness, sleep sacks, thumb-sucking, or anything THEY control! Toddler-  stuffed animals, blankets, even family photos are great sleep props for toddlers and preschoolers.  Ready to ditch the sleep props and teach your child to sleep independently? Let's get started!  >>https://littlezsleep.com/baby-online/ (I have a baby!) >>https://littlezsleep.com/toddler-online/ (I have a toddler!) _______________________________