
Episode 49: To Swaddle Or Not To Swaddle
04/02/24 • 10 min
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!
https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/
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!
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!
https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/
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!
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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!
https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/
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!
Next Episode

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!
https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/
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!
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