Ditch the bad sleep advice, we're busting baby sleep myths!
04/22/25 • 20 min
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your baby’s sleep with outdated advice?
You’re not alone if you’ve tried keeping your baby up late or giving them a bigger bottle before bed, thinking it’ll lead to a better night’s sleep. Sound familiar? These are just a few of the most common baby sleep myths that still get passed around—and they’re doing more harm than good.
Here’s the truth: most of these well-meaning tips are rooted in old-school thinking that simply doesn’t hold up anymore. And in this episode, we’re busting those myths wide open. I'm not just telling you what's wrong—I’m giving you the pediatric sleep education you need to finally understand your baby’s sleep and feel confident navigating it.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL FIND OUT:
- Why keeping your baby up later won’t lead to a later wake-up—and might actually backfire.
- What really drives better nighttime sleep (hint: it’s not just a “full belly”).
- When dream feeds help...and when they’re just delaying progress.
- The truth about regressions and why they’re not as inevitable as you’ve been told.
If you’ve ever been told “they’ll sleep when they’re tired” or “just add cereal to the bottle,” this episode is your permission to hit delete on all that outdated advice. Let’s get you back in the driver’s seat with confidence, calm, and sleep strategies that actually work.
Free Sleep Resource: 3 Steps to Stress-Free Sleep Infant & Toddler Guide Download Here
Free Pregnancy Resource: 10 Steps for a Confident & Calm Pregnancy Guide Download Here
Ready to get some sleep? Book a free sleep call
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Are you unknowingly sabotaging your baby’s sleep with outdated advice?
You’re not alone if you’ve tried keeping your baby up late or giving them a bigger bottle before bed, thinking it’ll lead to a better night’s sleep. Sound familiar? These are just a few of the most common baby sleep myths that still get passed around—and they’re doing more harm than good.
Here’s the truth: most of these well-meaning tips are rooted in old-school thinking that simply doesn’t hold up anymore. And in this episode, we’re busting those myths wide open. I'm not just telling you what's wrong—I’m giving you the pediatric sleep education you need to finally understand your baby’s sleep and feel confident navigating it.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL FIND OUT:
- Why keeping your baby up later won’t lead to a later wake-up—and might actually backfire.
- What really drives better nighttime sleep (hint: it’s not just a “full belly”).
- When dream feeds help...and when they’re just delaying progress.
- The truth about regressions and why they’re not as inevitable as you’ve been told.
If you’ve ever been told “they’ll sleep when they’re tired” or “just add cereal to the bottle,” this episode is your permission to hit delete on all that outdated advice. Let’s get you back in the driver’s seat with confidence, calm, and sleep strategies that actually work.
Free Sleep Resource: 3 Steps to Stress-Free Sleep Infant & Toddler Guide Download Here
Free Pregnancy Resource: 10 Steps for a Confident & Calm Pregnancy Guide Download Here
Ready to get some sleep? Book a free sleep call
Connect with Anne: Website | TikTok | Instagram
Liked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @empowered.with.anne
Love the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!
Background music credit: Shebloom Instagram
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Is being an Exhausted Mom holding you back?
Is being an exhausted mom holding you back from the life you really want?
If you’re running on caffeine, cat naps, and pure willpower, this episode is your wake-up call—pun very much intended.
So many moms are stuck in a cycle of sleep deprivation, hoping things will eventually get better... but what if it doesn’t? What if exhaustion is the very thing standing between you and being the present, patient, joy-filled mom you long to be? The truth is, being tired isn’t just “part of motherhood.” It’s a symptom—and there’s a solution.
Inside this episode of the Confident Motherhood Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on how holistic sleep coaching transformed my life—and how it can do the same for yours. You don’t have to choose between rest and being a good mom. You can have both.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
- Why “just waiting it out” when it comes to your child’s sleep may be hurting more than helping
- The real reason sleep deprivation impacts every area of your life—from your patience to your partnership
- What holistic sleep coaching actually looks like (hint: it’s not cry-it-out)
- How families I work with go from night wakings to full nights of rest—in just a few days
Mama, it’s time to stop surviving and start thriving. You deserve rest, your child deserves rest, and your whole family will benefit from a healthier sleep foundation.
Free Sleep Resource: 3 Steps to Stress-Free Sleep Infant & Toddler Guide Download Here
Free Pregnancy Resource: 10 Steps for a Confident & Calm Pregnancy Guide Download Here
Ready to get some sleep? Book a free sleep call
Connect with Anne: Website | TikTok | Instagram
Liked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @empowered.with.anne
Love the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!
Background music credit: Shebloom Instagram
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