Little Winks Sleep Strategies

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Little Winks Sleep Strategies Podcast

This podcast will help you to teach your baby and toddler to sleep better at night and have better naps so you can enjoy parenting while keeping your sanity.

  1. Episode 51: Don't let that unplanned 10 minute nap ruin your day

    16 APR

    Episode 51: Don't let that unplanned 10 minute nap ruin your day

    Did your baby or toddler just take a 10 minute nap in the middle of their awake time? Will this ruin your whole day of naps? It doesn't have to! Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan and her co-workers and friends Ashley and Robyn give you the information you need to help when that unexpected nap happens. Help like: -how it will affect baby's nap schedule -when to just let it happen -how long to extend that next awake window -what to do about bedtime   FREE RESOURCES:   8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things   Awake Times Chart https://littlewinkssleep.com/awake-times-chart   Nap Chart https://littlewinkssleep.com/nap-cheat-sheet   Ending Early Mornings https://littlewinkssleep.com/early-mornings   Best Bedtime Routine https://littlewinkssleep.com/bedtime-routine   3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration https://littlewinkssleep.com/lyl-pdf   Daycare Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/daycare-class   Toddler Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class   Newborn Sleep  Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class   Infant Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/baby-sleep-class   TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP   1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/home-page   Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/sleep-sleep-baby   Nurturing Newborn Sleep https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/nurturing-newborn-sleep   Taking on Toddler Sleep https://littlewinkssleep.com/taking-on-toddlers   Learning Your Littles https://littlewinkssleep.com/learning-your-littles   Navigating Naptime https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/navigating-naptime   Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide https://littlewinkssleep.thrivecart.com/little-winks-sleep-travel-guide/   HANG OUT WITH US!   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/littlewinkssleep   Peanut App https://www.peanut-app.io/?_branch_match_id=917091477458206700&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=invite   Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U2Gkx6W_ZIFu1bk3Q-Org   Listen to our podcast https://littlewinkssleep.libsyn.com   Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@littlewinkssleep   Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG! https://littlewinkssleep.com/blog

    12 min
  2. Episode 50: Pros and Cons of Responsive Sleep Spaces

    9 APR

    Episode 50: Pros and Cons of Responsive Sleep Spaces

    Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan and her co-workers and friends Ashley and Robyn talk about responsive and moving sleep spaces. You know, those bassinets that respond to your baby when they stir and rock or jiggle them back to sleep. There are also swings we use to help our babies sleep in the daytime. So are these a good investment for parents? Are they safe for babies? In this episode of the Little Winks Sleep Podcast, find out the pros and cons of using these kinds of things to help with your baby's sleep and why you may want to reconsider spending your money on them. FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things Awake Times Chart https://littlewinkssleep.com/awake-times-chart Nap Chart https://littlewinkssleep.com/nap-cheat-sheet Ending Early Mornings https://littlewinkssleep.com/early-mornings Best Bedtime Routine https://littlewinkssleep.com/bedtime-routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration https://littlewinkssleep.com/lyl-pdf Daycare Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/daycare-class Toddler Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class Newborn Sleep  Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class Infant Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/baby-sleep-class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/home-page Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/sleep-sleep-baby Nurturing Newborn Sleep https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/nurturing-newborn-sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep https://littlewinkssleep.com/taking-on-toddlers Learning Your Littles https://littlewinkssleep.com/learning-your-littles Navigating Naptime https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/navigating-naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide https://littlewinkssleep.thrivecart.com/little-winks-sleep-travel-guide/ HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/littlewinkssleep Peanut App https://www.peanut-app.io/?_branch_match_id=917091477458206700&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=invite Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U2Gkx6W_ZIFu1bk3Q-Org Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@littlewinkssleep Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG! https://littlewinkssleep.com/blog

    15 min
  3. Episode 49: To Swaddle Or Not To Swaddle

    2 APR

    Episode 49: To Swaddle Or Not To Swaddle

    Swaddling your newborn can be a helpful way to help calm the startle reflex if it's disrupting sleep. But recently the American Academy of Pediatrics changed it's recommendation for use of a swaddle. Certified Sleep Coach and owner of Little Winks Sleep, along with Robyn and Ashley, discuss all things swaddling your baby. Topics discussed include: why you might use a swaddle why you might not use a swaddle how to decide if you should use a swaddle safe use of a swaddle when to remove a swaddle AAR recommendation around swaddle use and more! Little Winks has a ton of great newborn, infant and toddler sleep resources. Check them out below! FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things Awake Times Chart https://littlewinkssleep.com/awake-times-chart Nap Chart https://littlewinkssleep.com/nap-cheat-sheet Ending Early Mornings https://littlewinkssleep.com/early-mornings Best Bedtime Routine https://littlewinkssleep.com/bedtime-routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration https://littlewinkssleep.com/lyl-pdf Daycare Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/daycare-class Toddler Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class Newborn Sleep  Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class Infant Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/baby-sleep-class   TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/home-page Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/sleep-sleep-baby Nurturing Newborn Sleep https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/nurturing-newborn-sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep https://littlewinkssleep.com/taking-on-toddlers Learning Your Littles https://littlewinkssleep.com/learning-your-littles Navigating Naptime https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/navigating-naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide https://littlewinkssleep.thrivecart.com/little-winks-sleep-travel-guide/ HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/littlewinkssleep Peanut App https://www.peanut-app.io/?_branch_match_id=917091477458206700&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=invite Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U2Gkx6W_ZIFu1bk3Q-Org Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@littlewinkssleep Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG! https://littlewinkssleep.com/blog

    11 min
  4. Episode 48 - Night Potty Training Without The Stress

    28 MAR

    Episode 48 - Night Potty Training Without The Stress

    Is your child ready to ditch the overnight diaper? Are you ready to be done with diapers and pull ups for good? Well you've come to the right place! Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan, owner of Little Winks Sleep is back with Robyn and Ashley to talk all things night potty training. Between the 3 of them, they have gone through this multiple times so they have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer to help you help your little one sleep through the night without worrying about a wet bed in the morning. They discuss: should you potty train at night and in the daytime at the same time? how to prepare your child for night potty training avoiding anxiety around potty training strategies to avoid accidents in the night preparing your child's bed for potty training and more! Little Winks has some amazing resources to offer. Scroll down to see them! FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things Awake Times Chart https://littlewinkssleep.com/awake-times-chart Nap Chart https://littlewinkssleep.com/nap-cheat-sheet Ending Early Mornings https://littlewinkssleep.com/early-mornings Best Bedtime Routine https://littlewinkssleep.com/bedtime-routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration https://littlewinkssleep.com/lyl-pdf Daycare Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/daycare-class Toddler Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class Newborn Sleep  Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class Infant Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/baby-sleep-class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/home-page Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/sleep-sleep-baby Nurturing Newborn Sleep https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/nurturing-newborn-sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep https://littlewinkssleep.com/taking-on-toddlers Learning Your Littles https://littlewinkssleep.com/learning-your-littles Navigating Naptime https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/navigating-naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide https://littlewinkssleep.thrivecart.com/little-winks-sleep-travel-guide/   HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/littlewinkssleep Peanut App https://www.peanut-app.io/?_branch_match_id=917091477458206700&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=invite Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U2Gkx6W_ZIFu1bk3Q-Org Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@littlewinkssleep Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG! https://littlewinkssleep.com/blog

    12 min
  5. Episode 47: Awake Times - What to do when your baby is undertired

    30 JAN

    Episode 47: Awake Times - What to do when your baby is undertired

    So your baby is fighting bedtime, baby's naps are short, baby is waking up in the middle of the night ready to party! What the heck is going on? It may just be that your baby is undertired. So what do you do if your baby is undertired? Should you just keep baby up later? Drop a nap? It is hard to navigate baby's sleep so Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan and her teammates Ashley and Robyn have a helpful conversation all about undertiredness. Learn how to tell if your baby is undertired and how to adjust naps and awake times so your baby can sleep through the night and have great naps! Get great sleep resources below! FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things Awake Times Chart https://littlewinkssleep.com/awake-times-chart Nap Chart https://littlewinkssleep.com/nap-cheat-sheet Ending Early Mornings https://littlewinkssleep.com/early-mornings Best Bedtime Routine https://littlewinkssleep.com/bedtime-routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration https://littlewinkssleep.com/lyl-pdf Daycare Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/daycare-class Toddler Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class Newborn Sleep  Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class Infant Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/baby-sleep-class   TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/home-page Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/sleep-sleep-baby Nurturing Newborn Sleep https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/nurturing-newborn-sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep https://littlewinkssleep.com/taking-on-toddlers Learning Your Littles https://littlewinkssleep.com/learning-your-littles Navigating Naptime https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/navigating-naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide https://littlewinkssleep.thrivecart.com/little-winks-sleep-travel-guide/   HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/littlewinkssleep Peanut App https://www.peanut-app.io/?_branch_match_id=917091477458206700&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=invite Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U2Gkx6W_ZIFu1bk3Q-Org Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@littlewinkssleep Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG! https://littlewinkssleep.com/blog

    16 min
  6. Episode 46: Awake Times 2 - What to do when your baby is overtired

    23 JAN

    Episode 46: Awake Times 2 - What to do when your baby is overtired

    Welcome to part 2 of our Awake Times series! Today is all about Overtiredness. Anna, Ashley and Robyn continue their conversation and talk about their own experiences as mamas of new babies and how overtiredness impacted their families. They talk about: What is overtiredness? How does overtiredness affect my baby? How do I recognize overtiredness in my baby? How do I resolve overtiredness? And more! Find great sleep resources below: FREE RESOURCES: 8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things Awake Times Chart https://littlewinkssleep.com/awake-times-chart Nap Chart https://littlewinkssleep.com/nap-cheat-sheet Ending Early Mornings https://littlewinkssleep.com/early-mornings Best Bedtime Routine https://littlewinkssleep.com/bedtime-routine 3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration https://littlewinkssleep.com/lyl-pdf Daycare Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/daycare-class Toddler Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class Newborn Sleep  Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class Infant Sleep Class https://littlewinkssleep.com/baby-sleep-class TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP 1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach https://littlewinkssleep.com/coaching Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/sleep-sleep-baby Nurturing Newborn Sleep https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/nurturing-newborn-sleep Taking on Toddler Sleep https://littlewinkssleep.com/taking-on-toddlers Learning Your Littles https://littlewinkssleep.com/learning-your-littles Navigating Naptime https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/navigating-naptime Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide https://littlewinkssleep.thrivecart.com/little-winks-sleep-travel-guide/ HANG OUT WITH US! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/littlewinkssleep Peanut App https://www.peanut-app.io/?_branch_match_id=917091477458206700&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=invite Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U2Gkx6W_ZIFu1bk3Q-Org Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@littlewinkssleep Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG! https://littlewinkssleep.com/blog

    21 min
  7. Episode 45: Awake Times AKA Nap Math

    16 JAN

    Episode 45: Awake Times AKA Nap Math

    How do you know how long your baby should be awake? What is a good nap schedule for my baby? Do you find yourself asking these questions? Certified Sleep Coach Anna and moms Ashley and Robyn chat all things baby and toddler awake times. AKA Nap Math.  You'll learn: Why awake times are important How to make sure baby has appropriate awake times What happens if your awake times are off How long should your baby's last awake time be Bridging naps And more! Listen to help get your baby on a great nap schedule to help them sleep great through the night   Get your General Awake Times Chart HERE

    14 min
  8. Episode 44: How Sleep Changed My Life

    20/12/2023

    Episode 44: How Sleep Changed My Life

    Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan chats with a client turned team mate about how sleep actually changed her life. Before learning how to gently teach her baby to sleep, Ashley was a sleep deprived mama who desperately needed her 4 month old baby to sleep.  Listen in as they discuss: How sleep deprivation can affect parents of babies and toddlers How a parent's stress impacts a baby's ability to learn How a baby's stress impacts their ability to learn How finally getting enough sleep impacts how a parent funtions How Little Winks can help you get the sleep you need from bedtime, through the night, ending early mornings and getting naps on track Learn more: https://littlewinkssleep.com/ Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlewinkssleep?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U2Gkx6W_ZIFu1bk3Q-Org Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/Littlewinkssleepbaby/

    14 min
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