188. Day/Night Confusion in Newborns: How to Help Your Baby Sleep Better
Release Date: 05/19/2025
214. Traveling, Hosting & Dining Out Gluten-Free During the Holidays
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213. Holiday Travel Sleep Survival Guide: How to Help Your Baby, Toddler, or Big Kid Sleep Away From Home
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If the thought of holiday travel with kids makes your heart race faster than your suitcase zipper, this episode is for you. Pediatric sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi shares a calm, practical roadmap for keeping your child’s sleep on track during holiday trips—so you can come home with memories, not meltdowns. From car naps to hotel setups, time zone shifts to family expectations, Allison covers every scenario you’re likely to face this season. She also shares the hard-earned lessons from her own “rock bottom” Christmas trip—and how that experience helped her create travel...
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212. Fall Reset Check-In: Small Habits That Boost Energy, Sleep, and Focus
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211. You Are Not Alone: Understanding Pregnancy Loss with Andrea Clark
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210. Fall Time Change Sleep Tips for Babies, Toddlers & Kids
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209. Daycare Sleep: Why Your Child Sleeps Better (or Worse) There
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208. Pacifiers and Sleep Training: Do You Really Have to Give Them Up?
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207. The #1 Mistake Parents Make with Toddler Bedtime Routines (And What to Do Instead)
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206. Sleep Training Without Cry It Out: Is It Really Possible?
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205. Baby Sleep Myths: Why Wake Windows Aren’t Evidence-Based (and What to Do Instead)
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Are you stressing over getting your baby’s wake windows just right? You’re not alone. Wake window charts are everywhere—on Instagram, in parenting groups, and even recommended by some sleep consultants. But here’s the truth: wake windows aren’t evidence-based. In this episode of How Long ‘Til Bedtime?, pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi explains where wake windows came from, why they often backfire, and what research actually shows about healthy baby and toddler sleep. You’ll learn: Why wake windows can create more stress than solutions How circadian rhythm—not wake window...
info_outlineIs your newborn wide awake at night, but sleeps peacefully all afternoon? You're likely dealing with day/night confusion, a completely normal—but totally exhausting—part of early parenthood.
In this episode, pediatric sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi breaks down:
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What day/night confusion really is and why it happens
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The simple environmental changes that help your baby reset their internal clock
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How to use light and dark to gently guide your newborn’s circadian rhythm
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How long it can take to "fix" day/night confusion
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When and how to start capping naps
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What “progress” actually looks like during this phase (hint: small wins matter!)
You’ll also learn why this is a temporary developmental phase, and how consistent day/night signaling can help it resolve sooner—often by 6 weeks of age.
If you're in the thick of it, Allison's guidance will help you feel reassured and empowered as you support your baby's sleep development from the start.
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May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Each of the ten episodes we have dedicated to this important subject offers a slightly different perspective. Listen in and help spread the word by forwarding an episode or two to a new mom in your life.
Episodes:
29. My Postpartum Anxiety Story
30. How to Keep Reaching for the Light with Britt Davis
31. Sleep Makes Such a Difference with Caroline Vasquez
32. Where Did I Go with Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy
84. Planning for Your Mental Health Postpartum with Kayce Hodos
135. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of an OB/GYN with Dr. Nicole Rankins
136. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of a Pediatrician with Dr. Stephanie Grice
137. How Postpartum Support International Supports Parents with President and CEO Wendy Davis
138. Maternal Mental Health: What I Want Every Parent To Know
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