How Long 'Til Bedtime? | Sleep and Parenting Podcast

215. How to Know If It's Time to Wean Night Feedings (Without Feeling Guilty)


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Night wakings can be one of the most confusing parts of early parenting — especially when you're wondering whether your baby is waking out of hunger or habit. In this episode, Allison Egidi tackles one of the most common questions she gets as a certified sleep consultant: How do I know when my baby is ready to sleep through the night without feeding?

Allison shares:

  • The difference between true hunger and habitual night wakings

  • Her experience helping her own daughter (and thousands of client families) through the night-weaning process

  • Typical milestones that suggest your baby may be ready to drop night feedings

  • How to gradually and gently reduce night feeds without guilt

  • Signs that it may be too soon to wean — and when to check in with your pediatrician

  • Why night feeding rhythms can stick around longer than necessary and how to reset them

You'll leave this episode with a framework for night weaning that feels compassionate, evidence-informed, and tailored to your baby's readiness — not someone else's timeline.

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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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