Your Baby Isn’t Broken: Hey Sleepy Baby on What’s Normal for Infant Sleep

Описание: How much sleep do babies really need? And what if your baby isn’t following the “normal” sleep schedules you see online?

In this episode, I’m joined by Rachael Shepard-Ohta from Hey Sleepy Baby to talk about what’s actually normal when it comes to infant sleep (and why so many parents feel anxious about it.)

If you’ve ever worried your baby isn’t sleeping enough, struggled with wake windows, or felt pressured to follow strict schedules… this conversation might shift everything.

We cover:
How much sleep babies actually need (based on research)
Why there’s a wide range of normal infant sleep
What “low sleep needs” really means
Wake windows explained (and why they don’t work for every baby)
Baby sleep myths about dark rooms, silence, and “perfect naps”
Why contact naps and carrier naps are biologically normal
How sleep apps and tracking can increase anxiety
What to look for with baby sleep “red flags”

Rachael also shares insights from her upcoming book Cradle Culture (Hay House, 2027). She explores infant sleep across cultures and why there is no one “right” way to do this.

✨ This episode is for:
Pregnant moms preparing for postpartum
Parents feeling anxious about baby sleep
Anyone questioning sleep training or rigid routines

💛 Key message:
Your baby isn’t broken. There is a wide spectrum of normal, and learning your baby matters more than following a schedule.

👉 Next episode: Q&A on night waking + night weaning