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Author: Jessalyn Romney

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Hi! I’m Jessalyn, aka The Sleep Fairy. I’m here to teach you everything I know about baby sleep and sleep training, motherhood, postpartum, and more. I’m so glad you’re here!

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Lately I’ve felt the need to talk more and more about postpartum depression, so today we are doing just that. I’m pulling this episode from the archives because it’s such an important one! Did you know that 1 in 7 women suffer from postpartum depression? It is so much more common than we think, and yet it’s very rarely talked about! I want to change that. Today I’m opening up about my journey with postpartum depression, and sharing signs to look for so that you do not have to struggle as long as I did.
Do you ever wonder how much sleep your baby needs in a day? Do you ever wonder if they are getting too much sleep during the day, or not enough sleep? In this episode, I’m going to break it down for you. I’m going to tell you how much day sleep your baby needs based on their age, when to drop a nap, and how to know if you need to make changes.FREE Wake Windows Guide HERE
Today’s special guest is Maggie Sudimack, who has been an SLP for 11 years and is also a certified lactation consultant. She's spent her career working with pediatric clients in various settings, such as schools, private practice, and hospitals. In this episode, Maggie shares incredibly helpful tips on breastfeeding and bottle feeding, hunger and full cues, introducing solids, picky eating, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this episode!Follow Maggie on Instagram HEREFeeding Developmental Milestones HEREBaby Friendly Hospitals HERE
It can be so frustrating when the only thing keeping your baby up at night is the fact that the binky keeps falling out of their mouth. When you’re in the thick of it, it’s so tempting to ditch the pacifier altogether, but I promise it’s worth it to push through! In this episode, I’ll give you a few tips you can try to make this time period easier for everyone.Shop Melli Baby HERE
If you’re feeling stressed about the amount of ounces your baby gets in a day, this episode is for you! I’m going to answer the common question “How many oz a day does my baby need”, and I think the answer may surprise you!Sleep Resources HERE
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “drowsy but awake” before, but do you know what that looks like for your baby? In this episode, I’ll tell you exactly what it means to put your baby down drowsy but awake, and tell you when I do and do not recommend putting your baby to bed drowsy but awake.Sleep Resources HERE
Do you ever wonder when the right time to move to a four hour schedule is? Or, is your baby 12 weeks but you feel like they aren’t quite ready? In today’s episode, I’ll go over what signs to look for that indicate your baby is ready to move to a four hour schedule.FREE Wake Windows Guide
One of the questions I get asked a lot is “What are your thoughts on doing a dream feed?” So, in today’s episode, I’m going to answer it for you! I’ll tell you the main reasons why I see parents decide to do a dream feed, and break down each situation and whether or not I recommend it.Sleep Resources HERETake my FREE CLASS HERE
Last week on Instragram, I posted a question box where you could submit all of your concerns about sleep training. I genuinely wanted to know what’s holding you back from teaching your baby how to sleep! This episode is me addressing all of those concerns, and hopefully easing your mind so that you can start getting the sleep that you and your family deserve.The Controversial Cry It OutSleep Resources HERETake my FREE CLASS HERE
I genuinely believe that parenting takes teamwork, but sometimes it’s hard for dads to know exactly what they can do to help! In today’s episode, I’m sharing four ways my husband has helped me every time we had a baby. Hopefully this will give you some specific ideas to ask for help so that you don’t have to do it all alone!Take my FREE CLASS HERE
Do you feel like you’ve tried everything you possibly can, and yet your baby still isn’t sleeping? Are you overwhelmed and exhausted but feel like you’re out of options? If so, this episode is for you! I’m going to tell you the most common reasons that I see why babies aren’t sleeping, and I’ll tell you exactly what you can do about it.Take my FREE CLASS HERE
Today’s guest is Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Lynn Schulte, who has been a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist for over 30 years. Lynn has helped thousands of women heal after birth, and is going to share some of her tried and true tips with us today. She works with the body on a spiritual, energetic and physical level so that you can truly feel like the best version of yourself. She shares invaluable insight on what happens to our pelvic floor and pelvic bones during birth, and how we can heal from this.If you want to learn more about how you can heal or work with Lynn, see the links below.Centerforbirthhealing.comInstituteforbirthhealing.comFind Lynn on InstagramFREE Youtube Training:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRUPAwTN1P4&t=120s. How to Close the Pelvic Bones after Birth
I know it’s extremely hard to stay up late with a newborn when you’re already exhausted. However, I want you to know that there is a reason I recommend a late bedtime with your newborn! In today’s episode, I’ll explain to you why I recommend a later bedtime during the newborn weeks, and when it’s time to slowly move bedtime earlier.FREE Wake Windows GuideMini Courses, Video Course and Consultations
One of the most common questions I get asked is “Should I focus on my baby’s wake windows, or should I focus more on set sleep times? In today’s episode, I’m going to break it down for you and why I think both are important, but sleep times might be more important as your baby gets older! Listen to hear why.FREE Wake Windows GuideMini Courses, Video Course and Consultations
If you’re in the process of eliminating night feedings, it can be tricky to navigate if your baby is waking up at different times every night! In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about exactly what to do when this happens, as well as help you understand why this happens. Mini Courses, Video Course and Consultations
If you’re a first-time mom and are feeling overwhelmed, inadequate, exhausted and defeated, this one is for you!FREE Short Naps GuideMini Courses, Video Course and Consultations
If you’re like me, you grew up hearing “never wake a sleeping baby!”. Which, honestly I understand because they are so dang peaceful and cute while sleeping! AND we know that when they are learning to sleep, it takes a lot of work for them to fall asleep. However, if you never wake a sleeping baby, I can almost guarantee that they are going to wake YOU up in the night! In today’s episode, I’m going to tell you when you should and shouldn’t wake your sleeping baby, and the why behind it all!FREE Short Naps GuideFREE Wake Windows GuideMini Courses, Video Course and Consultations
When you’re ready to teach your baby how to sleep, it’s hard to know where to start and it can feel overwhelming! I get that. In today’s episode, I’m going to share three simple tips that you can implement starting today to get better sleep.Melli Baby Sleep SackFREE Wake Windows GuideMini Courses, Video Course and Consultations
Did you know that fussiness typically starts around 6 weeks, peaks between 9-11 weeks, and slowly starts to get better around 12 weeks? There is a lot going on developmentally with your baby during this time, and it can be difficult to know what to do. In this episode, I’m going to share three tips to help you get through what I like to call “The Witching Weeks”, so that you can stay calm and enjoy this period, even with a fussy baby!Book a consultation HEREMelli Baby Sleep Sack HEREFree Class HERETake The Sleep Fairy Way Course HERE
Having a new baby when you have a toddler can feel overwhelming, especially when you have to tackle bedtime on your own! In this episode, I’ll walk you through what bedtime looks like for me when I have a newborn and a toddler going to bed at the same time. I’ll share tips and tricks to help make bedtime an enjoyable experience for everyone!Book a consultation HEREMelli Baby Sleep Sack HEREFree Class HERETake The Sleep Fairy Way Course HERE
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