64 | Newborn Sleep Made Peaceful Without Sleep Training: Safe Co-Sleeping Tips with Taylor McKay, Holistic Sleep Coach
Description
In this episode, we’re breaking the taboo around co-sleeping, bed-sharing, and safe infant sleep—without the guilt, shame, or fear that mainstream advice so often stirs up.
Join Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC and mom of five, and her guest Taylor McKay, a holistic sleep coach based in Canada, as they unpack what real-life sleep looks like for new mothers—and how to make it safe, biologically normal, and confidence-building.
You’ll learn how to protect your peace, your milk supply, and your baby’s safety—without resorting to sleep-training or fighting your natural instincts.
🔎 In this episode, we cover:
Safe co-sleeping and bed-sharing practices backed by evidence and maternal intuition
How to create a safe sleep space for your newborn—whether you use a crib, bassinet, or share your bed
What to do when exhaustion hits hard postpartum and “just don’t sleep with your baby” stops being realistic
Common myths about co-sleeping safety that every mom deserves to hear the truth about
- Reducing risk of SIDS and infant suffocation deaths
Practical tips for safely bed-sharing while breastfeeding so everyone actually gets rest
Why listening to your intuition matters more than rigid sleep rules
Balancing family dynamics when your partner or relatives don’t understand co-sleeping
How confident, informed mothers sleep better—and so do their babies
RESOURCES:
- Need sleep support? Visit Taylor McKay on Instagram @Cozylittlesleepers
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👉Access the Confident Mama Breastfeeding Academy for step-by-step guidance on protecting your milk supply, managing common breastfeeding struggles, and getting a pain-free latch: Book a 20-minute Q&A session with Jaimie for personalized support
Episode timestamps:
00:00 — Welcome to Breastfeeding with Confidence
00:43 — Meet Taylor + why “safe co-sleeping” matters
01:46 — The reality of postpartum sleep and survival
05:12 — What safe bed-sharing actually looks like
08:12 — Debunking myths and navigating fear-based advice
13:52 — Real-life mom experiences and intuition-led sleep
34:10 — Final thoughts + your next step toward peaceful rest
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