If the thought of holiday travel with kids makes your heart race faster than your suitcase zipper, this episode is for you. Pediatric sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi shares a calm, practical roadmap for keeping your child's sleep on track during holiday trips—so you can come home with memories, not meltdowns.

From car naps to hotel setups, time zone shifts to family expectations, Allison covers every scenario you're likely to face this season. She also shares the hard-earned lessons from her own "rock bottom" Christmas trip—and how that experience helped her create travel routines that actually work.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to handle naps and bedtime during car rides and flights

• The ideal timing for naps on travel days (and when to cap them)

• What to pack for smooth sleep on the go

• How to help your child sleep well in hotels or shared rooms

• The best approach for adjusting to new time zones

• How to handle pushback from family while protecting your child's sleep schedule

• The "reset rule" that gets everything back on track when you return home

Whether you're flying cross-country or driving to Grandma's, this guide will help you protect your kids' sleep—and your sanity—through the holidays.

Resources mentioned:

– Allison's recommended travel items: Car shades, Travel white noise machine

– Get 10% off a Slumberpod with Allison's affiliate code, SLEEPANDWELLNESSCOACH

From baby sleep to toddler sleep, daycare naps to sleep training—How Long 'Til Bedtime? is the podcast for parents who want practical, guilt-free sleep tips they can actually use.

Hosted by pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, each episode delivers real solutions for every stage—from navigating newborn sleep struggles and weaning night feedings to helping your 3-year-old fall asleep independently (and stay asleep!). Whether you're trying to make sense of daycare sleep patterns, craving your evenings back, or simply need a working mom podcast to keep you grounded, you're in the right place.

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