
Episode 55: Q&A - My 6 month old only sleeps 2 hours MAX!
02/27/25 • 20 min
Welcome to this episode of The Little Winks Sleep Podcast! We are so happy you're here! Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan is, once again, answering your questions to help you and your little ones get the sleep you need! Because we all know if we don't sleep, it is so hard to function and do the things we need to do every day! This week, Anna helps parents with:
- a 6 month old who only sleeps for 2 hours max at a time. Meaning a TON of night wakins
- how to know when it's time to lengthen awake windows for a 4 month old
- what to do when a doctor's appointment lands right at nap time and throws the whole day of naps off
- what to do when your baby wakes up at 5:15 every morning
If you need help with your baby or toddler's sleep, check out the links below for some amazing resources!
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
4 Month Regression Sleep Course
https://littlewinkssleep.com/4m-regression-sleep-course
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
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
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Welcome to this episode of The Little Winks Sleep Podcast! We are so happy you're here! Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan is, once again, answering your questions to help you and your little ones get the sleep you need! Because we all know if we don't sleep, it is so hard to function and do the things we need to do every day! This week, Anna helps parents with:
- a 6 month old who only sleeps for 2 hours max at a time. Meaning a TON of night wakins
- how to know when it's time to lengthen awake windows for a 4 month old
- what to do when a doctor's appointment lands right at nap time and throws the whole day of naps off
- what to do when your baby wakes up at 5:15 every morning
If you need help with your baby or toddler's sleep, check out the links below for some amazing resources!
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
4 Month Regression Sleep Course
https://littlewinkssleep.com/4m-regression-sleep-course
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
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
Love our Wallpaper? Check out their selection of removable wallpaper here!
Westcoast Wallpaper
Previous Episode

Episode 54: Q&A - What do I do about naps at daycare? and more questions answered
Welcome to another episode of The Little Winks Sleep Podcast!! Today Coach Anna answers more of your questions to help you and your baby or toddler get the sleep you need! In this episode, Anna helps parents with:
- What to do the next day after a late bedtime for their toddler
- How to help their baby fall asleep easier for naps
- How to get their 13 week old to nap in the bassinet
- Should mom help her baby fall asleep or leave her to struggle to do it on her own
- How to work with daycare for a 1 year old's naps
Keep Scrolling for great sleep resources!
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
4 Month Regression Sleep Course
https://littlewinkssleep.com/4m-regression-sleep-course
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
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
Love our Wallpaper? Check out their selection of removable wallpaper here!
Westcoast Wallpaper
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Episode 56: Q&A - Does My Baby Need Their Own Room to Sleep Well?
Welcome back to the Little Winks Sleep Podcast, your go-to place for all things baby and toddler sleep! In today’s episode, we’re answering your most pressing questions about helping your little one (and you!) get a better night’s rest. Join Coach Anna and Coach Rebecca as they share real-life tips and strategies for tackling your child’s sleep challenges.
If you want to submit a question for our Q&A podcasts, email your questions to [email protected]
In today’s episode, they’ll be covering:
- how important is the sleep environment for your 4 month old. Can they share a room with their toddler sibling?
- mom with a 3 year old and a 4 month old. Is it ok to share share a room at the cottage when they're on vacation? How will this impact independent sleep? Which one should share parent's room?
- What to do when a three and a half year old is taking forever to fall asleep
- How to get a 2 year old to go to sleep on their own
- What to do when your 12 month old boycotts their 2nd nap
We know you'll learn so much from today's episode even if you didn't submit a question!
If you're interested in Slumberpod, click our affiliate link 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
4 Month Regression Sleep Course
https://littlewinkssleep.com/4m-regression-sleep-course
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
Listen to our podcast
https://littlewinkssleep.libsyn.com
Tik Tok
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