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50. Newborn Sleep - Pediatric Sleep Specialist Answers Top Questions


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🤔 Struggling with sleepless nights and newborn chaos? You’re not alone!


In this episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, pediatric sleep consultant Rinie Gupta joins pediatric nutritionist Sanchita Daswani to answer the most common (and confusing!) questions new parents have about newborn sleep.


From creating a sleep routine to understanding melatonin, co-sleeping, swaddling, and using white noise — Rinie breaks down what’s normal, what’s safe, and what actually works for babies in the first few months.


📍  Episode Chapters

00:00 Introduction – Newborn Sleep Struggles

01:58 The Worst Sleep Advice for New Parents

03:15 Can Newborns Have a Routine?

04:57 How Much Should a Newborn Sleep?

06:18 Why Do Newborn Babies Wake So Much at Night (And How to Handle It)

08:43 Where Should Newborns Sleep?

11:12 Can Babies Sleep in Another Room With a Nanny?

13:29 What should we keep in the baby’s crib?

15:40 Should Babies Nap in the Dark or Light?

17:25 Should You Use White Noise?

20:08 When to Stop Using White Noise

21:39 Impact of a Baby's Temperament on Sleep

23:53 Are Feeding and Rocking to Sleep Bad Habits?

24:53 Should You Use a Jhula to Make a Baby Sleep?

26:54 Best Method to Get your Newborn to Sleep

28:31 Is Swaddling Safe for Newborns? 

30:53 When to Stop Swaddling

32:21 Final Words & How to Work With Rinie


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Rinie Gupta (Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant): https://www.instagram.com/riniegupta/

Sanchita Daswani (Co-Host, Pediatric Nutritionist): https://www.instagram.com/sanchitadaswani/

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The Modern Indian ParentBy Rinie Gupta and Sanchita Daswani