That first year is filled with so much joy and love, and very little sleep. This week, we welcome Alanna Wolf (@bigpicturesleep), an experienced occupational therapist and pediatric sleep consultant to discuss the challenges of infant sleep. During the episode, Alanna provides practical advice for parents, including setting proper expectations, creating an effective sleep environment, and understanding wake windows. The conversation also highlights the importance of self-compassion in parenting, which is something we can all work on! Join us for actionable tips for transitioning infants to more structured sleep routines and recognizing common pitfalls.
Check out Alanna's Instagram: @bigpicturesleep
References: Galland, B. C., Taylor, B. J., Elder, D. E., & Herbison, P. (2012). Normal sleep patterns in infants and children: a systematic review of observational studies. Sleep medicine reviews, 16(3), 213-222.
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