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In this refreshing, judgment-free conversation, I sit down with Andrea de la Torre, a sleep consultant of 8+ years, mom of 3, author, and the calm voice behind Baby Sleep Answers.

She ditches the “one right way” for baby sleep and dives into what actually helps babies (and exhausted parents) sleep better.

What’s inside this episode:

• Every baby is different →Temperament, birth order, reflux, gut health, and even prenatal experiences all shape how a child sleeps. What worked for baby #1 might flop with baby #2.
• Sleep science + knowing your baby = magic combo:Understand wake windows (as flexible guidelines, not rigid rules), circadian rhythm, and adenosine buildup - then tweak everything to fit YOUR child’s personality and sleep needs.
• High vs. low sleep needs is real:Some babies genuinely need 14–15 hours total; others thrive on 10–11. 
• Well-rested (not over-napped) begets better nights:Sometimes you HAVE to wake a sleeping baby to protect nighttime sleep.
• Overtired ≠ just “really tired”:Pushing past a baby’s wake window triggers cortisol and adrenaline, making sleep harder. Some babies are super sensitive to this; others roll with it.
• Don’t keep baby awake to “tire them out”:Stimulation is great (outdoor time, talking, baby massage), but exceeding wake windows backfires.
• Take what works, leave the rest:No one method works for every baby.
• Sleep affects the whole family:Partners who split nights (or at least talk specifics before baby arrives) see faster progress - and less resentment. 

Helpful Timestamps:

• 01:23 Diving into Baby Sleep Challenges
• 07:21 Understanding Baby Temperaments and Sleep
• 15:43 Navigating Social Media and Sleep Advice
• 25:57 Understanding Your Child's Temperament and Sleep
• 29:27 Waking a Sleeping Baby: When and Why
• 32:46 Balancing Activity and Rest for Better Sleep
• 41:00 The Role of Parental Communication in Baby's Sleep
• 47:27 Resources and Final Thoughts

More from Andrea de la Torre:

• Visitbabysleepanswers.com 
• Baby Sleep Courses
• Instagram:@babysleep.answers

About your host:

🩺🤰🏻Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.

For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.

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