Play Sleep Grow - The Podcast

Simply go to www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz to claim yours now.

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Episode Resources:

1.    AAP Safe Sleep Recommendations - https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022?_ga=2.9707632.432797828.1686618288-757762394.1673300532%3fautologincheck%3dredirected

2.    Melatonin in breastmilk - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501863/

3.    Effects of darkness on infant sleep – Kaneshi, Y. et al. Influence of light exposure at nighttime on sleep development and body growth of preterm infants. Sci Rep. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4753683/

4.    Article – How Dark Should My Child’s Bedroom Really Be? - https://www.playsleepgrow.com/articles/dark-room

5.    Information on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) from the Hearing Health Foundation -  https://hearinghealthfoundation.org/keeplistening/decibels

6.    Information on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) - https://www.asha.org/public/hearing/loud-noise-dangers/

7.    Coleman-Phox, K. et al. Use of a fan during sleep and the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/380273

Simply go to www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz to claim yours now. And I’ll drop a clickable link in the show notes.

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Episode Resource Links:

1)   Halo BassiNest - https://amzn.to/3I97cFQ

2)   WHO boys length & weight growth chart – https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/data/who/GrChrt_Boys_24LW_100611.pdf

3)   WHO girls length & weight growth chart – https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/data/who/GrChrt_Girls_24LW_9210.pdf

4)   AAP bassinet weight/age limit recommendation - https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/Bassinets-and-Cradles.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjw6vyiBhB_EiwAQJRopoCJMkEMb84D6nJ8Y3XJYnKlaNb2qvIkWOhaFABtPFUllZIWV66dPxoC5xYQAvD_BwE

5)   AAP recommendation baby sleep in own bed in parents’ bedroom for at least first 6 months - https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022?autologincheck=redirected&_ga=2.111019269.1220199878.1683987906-757762394.1673300532

6)    AAP Sleep general safe sleep guidelines and links to in-depth safe sleep guidelines - https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/safe-sleep/#:~:text=Use%20a%20crib%2C%20bassinet%2C%20or,out%20of%20the%20sleep%20space.

7)   Information on federal safety standards for infant sleep products - https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/23/2021-12723/safety-standard-for-infant-sleep-products

8)   Episode – How to choose the right sleep method for your family – The Stress Free Guide to Choosing a Sleep Training Method for Your Family - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stress-free-guide-to-choosing-a-sleep-training-method/id1565732329?i=1000566072202

9)   Episode – Practicing first nap of the day in the crib - 5 Key Reasons Why Your Baby is Taking Short Naps – Part 1 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-key-reasons-why-your-baby-is-taking-short-naps-part-1/id1565732329?i=1000602947569

1) Article: Creating a safe, conducive sleep environment

2) Podcast Episode: Following wake windows, preventing overtiredness

3) Podcast Episode: Sleep shaping and practicing the routine of falling asleep independently in the newborn phase

4) Podcast Episode: Finding a sleep method that fits your family

5) Website: Milestones by age - American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children website (the page linked is for newborn-3 month milestones; you can search milestones for your child's age in the search bar on their website)

6) Podcast Episode: Travel sleep tips

7) Podcast Episode: Is my baby ready to drop a nap?

Does trying to figure out your baby’s ever-changing sleep schedule make you feel like finding a nice, secluded spot and burying your head in the sand? Well, stop the search and step away from the sand.

As an exclusive gift to you, I have created a 60-second Sleep Schedule Quiz – all you have to do is complete the 60-second quiz and a sample sleep schedule specifically for your child will be sent directly to your inbox! And yes, it’s completely free. Simply go to www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz to claim yours now.

1) Snuza Hero - this is NOT the "MD" version - the "MD" version is not sold in the USA. As of the time of this episode's recording - as far as I'm aware - none of the Snuza versions are considered a medical device in the USA.

2) Send me a copy of your child's sleep-wake schedule & let me know in the subject line that you "Need a Second Set of Eyes"

3) Free 15-minute Sleep Evaluation call

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Does trying to figure out your baby’s ever-changing sleep schedule make you feel like finding a nice, secluded spot and burying your head in the sand? Well, stop the search and step away from the sand.

As an exclusive gift to you, I have created a 60-second Sleep Schedule Quiz – all you have to do is complete the 60-second quiz and a sample sleep schedule specifically for your child will be sent directly to your inbox! And yes, it’s completely free. Simply go to www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz to claim yours now.

1) 1:1 Consulting Application

2) The Stress-Free Guide to Choosing a Sleep Training Method

3) Message me for your copy of the Sleep Totals Guide

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Does trying to figure out your baby’s ever-changing sleep schedule make you feel like finding a nice, secluded spot and burying your head in the sand? Well, stop the search and step away from the sand.

As an exclusive gift to you, I have created a 60-second Sleep Schedule Quiz – all you have to do is complete the 60-second quiz and a sample sleep schedule specifically for your child will be sent directly to your inbox! And yes, it’s completely free.

Simply go to www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz to claim yours now.

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You’re listening to the Play Sleep Grow podcast. I’m your host, Ashley Thompson. I leveraged my skills as a speech-language pathologist to research and discover the gentlest and most effective sleep training methods and strategies available for our 3 children – successfully helping them learn to sleep through the night and take regular, scheduled naps starting at 3-, 4-, and 5-months-old respectively, effectively reclaiming confidence, structure, and peace in our home, and creating a better, healthier relationship with my husband and our children.  

On this show, you’ll discover bite-sized, actionable strategies for all things baby sleep and development, and avoid wasting time, money, and tears on strategies that simply don’t work.   

You’ll gain a sneak-peek into the most reliable, evidence-based strategies available. You’ll also get exclusive access and discounts to time-saving, headache-crushing tools and our unique Play Sleep Grow Sisterhood to make your sleep training journey – and your relationship with your child – easier and more grace-filled than you ever dreamed possible.

Subscribe now and listen in every Monday. So grab a cup of coffee, snuggle that baby close, and welcome. You belong here.

This episode reveals the truth behind whether breastfeeding affects your baby’s ability to sleep through the night and take quality naps. Episode Resources: 1) 1:1 Consulting Application: www.calendly.com/playsleepgrow ------------

Does trying to figure out your baby’s ever-changing sleep schedule make you feel like finding a nice, secluded spot and burying your head in the sand? Well, stop the search and step away from the sand.

As an exclusive gift to you, I have created a 60-second Sleep Schedule Quiz – all you have to do is complete the 60-second quiz and a sample sleep schedule specifically for your child will be sent directly to your inbox! And yes, it’s completely free.

Simply go to www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz to claim yours now.

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You’re listening to the Play Sleep Grow podcast. I’m your host, Ashley Thompson. I leveraged my skills as a speech-language pathologist to research and discover the gentlest and most effective sleep training methods and strategies available for our 3 children – successfully helping them learn to sleep through the night and take regular, scheduled naps starting at 3-, 4-, and 5-months-old respectively, effectively reclaiming confidence, structure, and peace in our home, and creating a better, healthier relationship with my husband and our children.  

On this show, you’ll discover bite-sized, actionable strategies for all things baby sleep and development, and avoid wasting time, money, and tears on strategies that simply don’t work.   

You’ll gain a sneak-peek into the most reliable, evidence-based strategies available. You’ll also get exclusive access and discounts to time-saving, headache-crushing tools and our unique Play Sleep Grow Sisterhood to make your sleep training journey – and your relationship with your child – easier and more grace-filled than you ever dreamed possible.

Subscribe now and listen in every Monday. So grab a cup of coffee, snuggle that baby close, and welcome. You belong here.

1. Red night light - https://amzn.to/3lDrorE

2. Newborn to Three-Years Wake Windows By Age Chart: Visit this link, fill out each section and use subject line "Newborn to 3 Years Wake Windows Chart - From Podcast" - https://www.playsleepgrow.com/contact

3. Free 15-Minute Sleep Evaluation Call - www.calendly.com/playsleepgrow

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Does trying to figure out your baby’s ever-changing sleep schedule make you feel like finding a nice, secluded spot and burying your head in the sand? Well, stop the search and step away from the sand.

As an exclusive gift to you, I have created a 60-second Sleep Schedule Quiz – all you have to do is complete the 60-second quiz and a sample sleep schedule specifically for your child will be sent directly to your inbox! And yes, it’s completely free.

Simply go to www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz to claim yours now.

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You’re listening to the Play Sleep Grow podcast. I’m your host, Ashley Thompson. I leveraged my skills as a speech-language pathologist to research and discover the gentlest and most effective sleep training methods and strategies available for our 3 children – successfully helping them learn to sleep through the night and take regular, scheduled naps starting at 3-, 4-, and 5-months-old respectively, effectively reclaiming confidence, structure, and peace in our home, and creating a better, healthier relationship with my husband and our children.  

On this show, you’ll discover bite-sized, actionable strategies for all things baby sleep and development, and avoid wasting time, money, and tears on strategies that simply don’t work.   

You’ll gain a sneak-peek into the most reliable, evidence-based strategies available. You’ll also get exclusive access and discounts to time-saving, headache-crushing tools and our unique Play Sleep Grow Sisterhood to make your sleep training journey – and your relationship with your child – easier and more grace-filled than you ever dreamed possible.

Subscribe now and listen in every Monday. So grab a cup of coffee, snuggle that baby close, and welcome. You belong here.

Simply go to www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz to claim yours now.

------------ You’re listening to the Play Sleep Grow podcast. I’m your host, Ashley Thompson. I leveraged my skills as a speech-language pathologist to research and discover the gentlest and most effective sleep training methods and strategies available for our 3 children – successfully helping them learn to sleep through the night and take regular, scheduled naps starting at 3-, 4-, and 5-months-old respectively, effectively reclaiming confidence, structure, and peace in our home, and creating a better, healthier relationship with my husband and our children.  

On this show, you’ll discover bite-sized, actionable strategies for all things baby sleep and development, and avoid wasting time, money, and tears on strategies that simply don’t work.   

You’ll gain a sneak-peek into the most reliable, evidence-based strategies available. You’ll also get exclusive access and discounts to time-saving, headache-crushing tools and our unique Play Sleep Grow Sisterhood to make your sleep training journey – and your relationship with your child – easier and more grace-filled than you ever dreamed possible.

Subscribe now and listen in every Monday. So grab a cup of coffee, snuggle that baby close, and welcome. You belong here.

1) Free Baby Sleep Schedule - www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz

2) 5 Key Reasons Why Your Baby Is Taking Short Naps - Part 1 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-sleep-grow-the-podcast/id1565732329?i=1000602947569

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You’re listening to the Play Sleep Grow podcast. I’m your host, Ashley Thompson. I leveraged my skills as a speech-language pathologist to research and discover the gentlest and most effective sleep training methods and strategies available for our 3 children – successfully helping them learn to sleep through the night and take regular, scheduled naps starting at 3-, 4-, and 5-months-old respectively, effectively reclaiming confidence, structure, and peace in our home, and creating a better, healthier relationship with my husband and our children.

On this show, you’ll discover bite-sized, actionable strategies for all things baby sleep and development, and avoid wasting time, money, and tears on strategies that simply don’t work.

You’ll gain a sneak-peek into the most reliable, evidence-based strategies available. You’ll also get exclusive access and discounts to time-saving, headache-crushing tools and our unique Play Sleep Grow Sisterhood to make your sleep training journey – and your relationship with your child – easier and more grace-filled than you ever dreamed possible.

Subscribe now and listen in every Monday. So grab a cup of coffee, snuggle that baby close, and welcome. You belong here.

1) Free Baby Sleep Schedule - www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz

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You’re listening to the Play Sleep Grow podcast. I’m your host, Ashley Thompson. I leveraged my skills as a speech-language pathologist to research and discover the gentlest and most effective sleep training methods and strategies available for our 3 children – successfully helping them learn to sleep through the night and take regular, scheduled naps starting at 3-, 4-, and 5-months-old respectively, effectively reclaiming confidence, structure, and peace in our home, and creating a better, healthier relationship with my husband and our children.

On this show, you’ll discover bite-sized, actionable strategies for all things baby sleep and development, and avoid wasting time, money, and tears on strategies that simply don’t work.

You’ll gain a sneak-peek into the most reliable, evidence-based strategies available. You’ll also get exclusive access and discounts to time-saving, headache-crushing tools and our unique Play Sleep Grow Sisterhood to make your sleep training journey – and your relationship with your child – easier and more grace-filled than you ever dreamed possible.

Subscribe now and listen in every Monday. So grab a cup of coffee, snuggle that baby close, and welcome. You belong here.

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Resources:

Sexton, S. & Natale, R. (2009). Risks and benefits of pacifiers. American Family Physician. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2009/0415/p681.html

1) Free Baby Sleep Schedule - www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz

2) Sleep Changes Chart: Newborn to 3 Years - www.playsleepgrow.com/contact

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You’re listening to the Play Sleep Grow podcast. I’m your host, Ashley Thompson. I leveraged my skills as a speech-language pathologist to research and discover the gentlest and most effective sleep training methods and strategies available for our 3 children – successfully helping them learn to sleep through the night and take regular, scheduled naps starting at 3-, 4-, and 5-months-old respectively, effectively reclaiming confidence, structure, and peace in our home, and creating a better, healthier relationship with my husband and our children.

On this show, you’ll discover bite-sized, actionable strategies for all things baby sleep and development, and avoid wasting time, money, and tears on strategies that simply don’t work.

You’ll gain a sneak-peek into the most reliable, evidence-based strategies available. You’ll also get exclusive access and discounts to time-saving, headache-crushing tools and our unique Play Sleep Grow Sisterhood to make your sleep training journey – and your relationship with your child – easier and more grace-filled than you ever dreamed possible.

Subscribe now and listen in every Monday. So grab a cup of coffee, snuggle that baby close, and welcome. You belong here.

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Resources:

Teething/tooth eruption norms:

- National Health Service. (9 Aug 2022). Baby teething symptoms. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/babys-development/teething/baby-teething-symptoms/#:~:text=bottom%20incisors%20(bottom%20front%20teeth,around%209%20to%2011%20months

Speech, language, cognition milestones:

- Lanza, J. & Flahive, L. (2012). LinguiSystems Guide to Communication Milestones. https://www.carolinatherapeutics.com/wp-content/uploads/milestones-guide.pdf

1) Free Baby Sleep Schedule - www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz

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You’re listening to the Play Sleep Grow podcast. I’m your host, Ashley Thompson. I leveraged my skills as a speech-language pathologist to research and discover the gentlest and most effective sleep training methods and strategies available for our 3 children – successfully helping them learn to sleep through the night and take regular, scheduled naps starting at 3-, 4-, and 5-months-old respectively, effectively reclaiming confidence, structure, and peace in our home, and creating a better, healthier relationship with my husband and our children.

On this show, you’ll discover bite-sized, actionable strategies for all things baby sleep and development, and avoid wasting time, money, and tears on strategies that simply don’t work.

You’ll gain a sneak-peek into the most reliable, evidence-based strategies available. You’ll also get exclusive access and discounts to time-saving, headache-crushing tools and our unique Play Sleep Grow Sisterhood to make your sleep training journey – and your relationship with your child – easier and more grace-filled than you ever dreamed possible.

Subscribe now and listen in every Monday. So grab a cup of coffee, snuggle that baby close, and welcome. You belong here.

1) Free Baby Sleep Schedule - www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz

2) Free Baby Wake Window Guide - Instagram - www.instagram.com/playsleepgrow

     Free Baby Wake Window Guide - Email - www.playsleepgrow.com/contact

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You’re listening to the Play Sleep Grow podcast. I’m your host, Ashley Thompson. I leveraged my skills as a speech-language pathologist to research and discover the gentlest and most effective sleep training methods and strategies available for our 3 children – successfully helping them learn to sleep through the night and take regular, scheduled naps starting at 3-, 4-, and 5-months-old respectively, effectively reclaiming confidence, structure, and peace in our home, and creating a better, healthier relationship with my husband and our children.

On this show, you’ll discover bite-sized, actionable strategies for all things baby sleep and development, and avoid wasting time, money, and tears on strategies that simply don’t work.

You’ll gain a sneak-peek into the most reliable, evidence-based strategies available. You’ll also get exclusive access and discounts to time-saving, headache-crushing tools and our unique Play Sleep Grow Sisterhood to make your sleep training journey – and your relationship with your child – easier and more grace-filled than you ever dreamed possible.

Subscribe now and listen in every Monday. So grab a cup of coffee, snuggle that baby close, and welcome. You belong here.

Visit www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiznow for your child’s sample sleep schedule.

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Resources in this episode:

1. Travel white noise machine - https://amzn.to/3AV0S1W

2. Stroller cover- https://amzn.to/3OdYJld

3. Travel fan- https://amzn.to/3ObB7NV

4. Mesh pack’n’play cover - https://amzn.to/3ARIWFy

5. Black-out crib tent - https://amzn.to/3IIreWK

6. Travel black-out curtains - https://amzn.to/3PgboFx

7. Being your child’s calm rock episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-sleep-grow-the-podcast/id1565732329?i=1000568525907

Note: The links in the show notes may include affiliate links. If you use one of these links, I may receive compensation for your purchase, but it will not increase the cost of your purchase and I would only ever recommend a product that I myself would or do use.

1. Sample Sleep Schedule – www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz

2. Google Nest Mini - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Google-Nest-Mini-2nd-Generation-Chalk/751612012

(Note: After recording, I realized that we actually own the Google Home Mini – which is the older version. But in the episode I mentioned the Nest, so that’s what I linked to here.)

3. Mrs. Meyer’s Lavender Room Spray - https://amzn.to/3OJYBuQ

4. Soft Blanket - https://amzn.to/3Aj8g72

(This is not the blanket I personally have, though I am extremely tempted to buy it because it looks so insanely soft and has excellent reviews! I don’t know where the blanket I have is from because it was a gift, but the brand is called Lumina Lou.)

5. Let’s be friends on Instagram! - www.Instagram.com/PlaySleepGrow

Note: The links in the show notes may include affiliate links. If you use one of these links, I may receive compensation for your purchase, but it will not increase the cost of your purchase and I would only ever recommend a product that I myself would or do use.

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Surprise gift:

Do you ever feel like you waste so much time and energy and mental load on figuring out your child’s sleep schedule? Does it feel like your baby’s sleep schedule is constantly changing and it’s all you can do to keep up with the adjustments?

I have a wonderful surprise just for you, my sweet friend!! Click the link below to snag your free sample sleep schedule – specifically for your child.

You heard me right - it’s 100% free.

Visit www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz now for your child’s sample sleep schedule.

Go now to www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz.

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

1. Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3NjjE5z

2. Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod – https://amzn.to/3xNirxR

3. Free Room Darkness Scale – https://www.playsleepgrow.com/free-resource-library-opt-in

4. Room-Darkening Shades – https://amzn.to/3QFL0pD

5. Red Night Light -  https://amzn.to/3OhwKSf

6. White Noise Machine - https://amzn.to/3N7SwXm

7. Breathable sheets - https://amzn.to/3ycsRbA

8. Newton Mattress – http://newtonbaby.refr.cc/playsleepgrow

9. American Academy of Pediatrics Updated Safe Sleep Guidelines - https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2022-057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022?autologincheck=redirected

10. Article: How Dark Should My Child’s Bedroom Really Be? - https://www.playsleepgrow.com/articles/dark-room

11. Dressing Baby for Sleep Based on Room Temperature Visual Guide - https://www.playsleepgrow.com/free-resource-library-opt-in

Note: The links in the show notes may include affiliate links. If you use one of these links, I may receive compensation for your purchase, but it will not increase the cost of your purchase.

Don't forget to snag your free sample sleep schedule - specifically for your child - at www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz. And yes, it's 100% free!!

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Resources I Mentioned in This Episode:

1. Episode 6 – How to Know When the 4-Month Regression is OVER - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-how-to-know-when-the-4-month-regression-is-over/id1565732329?i=1000564269484

2. The Baby Whisperer – by Tracy Hogg - https://amzn.to/397bRdj

3. Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child – by Dr. Marc Weissbluth - https://amzn.to/3Qb2qKm

4. The No-Cry Sleep Solution – by Elizabeth Pantley - https://amzn.to/3Qe0aST

5. Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems – by Dr. Richard Ferber - https://amzn.to/3NGvGY2

6. The Sleep Sense Method – by Dana Obleman - https://amzn.to/3mzhHqO

7. Reserve Your Free 15-Minute Sleep Evaluation - http://www.calendly.com/playsleepgrow

Note: The links in the show notes may include affiliate links. If you use one of these links, I may receive compensation for your purchase, but it will not increase the cost of your purchase.

Transcript: https://www.playsleepgrow.com/transcript/7

Links Mentioned in This Episode

1. Episode 6 – How to Know When the 4-Month Sleep Regression is OVER - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-how-to-know-when-the-4-month-regression-is-over/id1565732329?i=1000564269484

2. Free Sample Sleep Schedule specific to your baby - www.playsleepgrow.com/sleep-schedule-quiz

3. Free baby dressing guide based on temperature - www.playsleepgrow.com/free-resource-library-opt-in

Fernandes, R. (2020, September 24). Do unborn babies sleep in the womb. Parenting.Firstcry.com. Retrieved May 1, 2021, from https://parenting.firstcry.com/articles/do-unborn-babies-sleep-in-the-womb/

Obleman, D. (2021). The science of sleep. [Powerpoint Presentation, Certification Training].

Obleman, D. (2021). Newborns. [Powerpoint Presentation, Certification Training].

Weissbluth, M. (2015). Healthy sleep habits, happy child (4th ed.). Ballantine Books.

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