Little Z's Sleep Podcast

By Becca Campbell

What's Little Z's Sleep Podcast about?

Hey! I'm Becca Campbell, Your Pediatric Sleep Consultant. We make getting sleep help easy because you deserve to be a happy, healthy & well rested family. Join me here each week as we change the future of your family's sleep story for good! www.littlezsleep.com

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Little Z's Sleep Podcast episodes:

12.21.2023
Solving The Toddler Nap Regression
It can be tempting around 2 years old to think that your child doesn’t need sleep anymore… The toddler sleep regression is a REAL THING. It doesn’t matter if you have an angel sleeper, or you have a kid who...
12.14.2023
Why Is My Toddler Waking In The Night
Is your toddler waking in the night all of a sudden, leaving you at a loss? Whether your toddler is typically a rock star sleeper or one that keeps you on your toes, night wakings and early morning wakings are...
12.07.2023
What To Do About The 18 Month Sleep Regression
Do you have an 18 month suddenly regressing in their sleep!? This is completely normal and common!! Even though your child isn’t a baby anymore, sleep regressions can still happen – so if this is your life right now with...
11.30.2023
How To Help Your Toddler Fall Asleep Faster
The holidays are in the air and (at least in this hemisphere!) that means… we’re moving into WINTER! This is often a time where we hear about sleep issues happening with toddlers and with preschoolers – it's cold outside, maybe...
11.16.2023
Three Ages When Separation Anxiety Peaks
Is your child going through crazy separation anxiety?! There are actually 3 ages where we can pinpoint when separation anxiety will peak and, you know me!!! I’m not only going to talk about what those ages are and how they...
11.09.2023
How Long Does A Sleep Regression Last
What if I told you there is a simple way to identify whether your child is experiencing a developmental sleep regression or a new sleepless habit? In this podcast episode I am teaching you exactly what you need to know...
11.02.2023
5 Month Old Sleep Schedule
We hear about 4 month olds because of the 4 month sleep regression. And then we jump to 6-8 month olds as they move to a 2-nap schedule. But what about the 5 month olds?! I am so passionate about...
10.26.2023
Help! My Baby Is Rolling In The Crib
Somewhere around 3-5 months old you’re likely finding that your baby is no longer just stationary in their crib or bassinet! They’re trying to move this way or move that way and it is totally normal!!! But you are mildly...
10.19.2023
How Little Z's Sleep Trains 4 Month Olds
If you’re wondering what exactly is different about Little Z's sleep training plans, or why you should follow one of our plans instead of just asking Google for help, then you will love today’s podcast episode that we’re bringing back...
10.12.2023
4 Month Old Sleep & Schedule
When your newborn turns 16 weeks old, sleep changes! At 16 weeks from due date your baby now develops more mature sleep cycles that are reorganized into 4 stages vs 2 stages of sleep. This comes with the need to...
10.05.2023
What Is Elimination Communication? Go Diaper Free for your baby!
Have you ever heard of Elimination Communication? I certainly had not until about 2-3 years ago. Well, it turns out there is someone who is quite the expert on Elimination Communication, or EC, and we have her on the podcast...
09.28.2023
Potty Training 101 With Allison Jandu
We are in the middle of a series here at Little Z’s all about potty training. Last week we covered potty training in an open bed and this week I am bringing you a conversation that I had with Alison...
09.21.2023
Nighttime Potty Training With Boys
We are starting a mini series all about potty training and in today’s episode, I interview Sarah Leach, our lead sleep consultant here at Little Z’s. We are going through how she nighttime potty trained her boys when they were...
09.14.2023
The Two Under Two Phase
If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re probably in a phase where you feel surrounded by diapers, endlessly counting down to nap, and wondering if you’ll ever see a full night of sleep?! I get it! My two girls are...
09.07.2023
How To Manage Life With A Newborn And Toddler
This was the #1 downloaded episode from the last year and it’s all about managing your routines and life with a new baby and a toddler! In this episode we’re sharing what this could be like for you and your...
08.24.2023
Letters To The Type A Mom
As a Sleep Consultant, my job is to encourage and guide families to sleep success. This is great! Until the Type A Mom I’m working with begins to feel in bondage to sleep rules and schedules. That is never what...
08.17.2023
How Do You Know It's Time To Sleep Train
I think as parents and caregivers, we need this reminder: You do not have to hit rock bottom before you get help. That’s why I’m excited to bring back one of my absolute fan-favorite podcast episodes this week talking all...
08.10.2023
How Does Co-Regulation Affect Childhood Development
What is co-regulation? And how is it involved with child development? We’re diving back into the vault to bring back this interview that has been one of the top downloads of our podcast! I’m chatting with doctors Jenna Elgin and...
08.03.2023
Back to School Well Rested
If your child is heading back to school, starting kindergarten, or maybe you're just getting back into the mode of preschool, this podcast episode is for you! You've likely been enjoying those amazing summer days and nights with later bedtimes...
07.27.2023
Traveling Internationally with a Baby and a Toddler
Imagine what it would be like to travel to Italy and enjoy Tuscany and Rome and all of the beautiful sights with your baby and your preschooler. How do you feel about that? How does the thought of an overnight...
07.13.2023
How We Are Moving Bedtime Later
Every once in a while people ask me, “How long do I need to keep up this 7:00pm bedtime?” And my answer is, “Well, quite a while! Kids need a lot of sleep!” BUT there does come a day where...
07.06.2023
The Ultimate Sleep Sack Guide
If you are new to the baby world, you may be wondering why the heck babies need all this stuff for sleep!! Can’t they just lay on a mattress and go to sleep? (Yes and no!) Today we’re talking all...
06.29.2023
How To Transition Baby Out Of The Swaddle
Today we’re talking all about how to transition your newborn or baby out of a swaddle! I’m sharing the ages that we’ll start to transition out of the swaddle, what to do if you have a baby who is still...
06.22.2023
How to Adjust Your Baby to Domestic Time Zones
If you have an upcoming trip that inevitably crosses over time zones, this is for you! I’m giving you a plan for how to travel across domestic time zone changes today. GET MY FREE BABY SLEEP COURSE!!
06.15.2023
What To Do For Nap When Baby Falls Asleep In The Car
One of the questions I get asked ALL the time as a pediatric sleep consultant is this: What do I do when my baby falls asleep in the car? Today I’ll walk through what exactly to do if that happens...
05.11.2023
Four Checks for Short Naps
We’ve all been there – you put your baby to sleep for their nap and you’re happy to finally have time to hash out some work or clean up the house or maybe just take a break for an hour...
04.27.2023
Why Your Toddler Is Rejecting Naps
If you have a toddler who is not napping – they’re rejecting their naps or they’re treating it like play time in their crib – I have 4 reasons that this might be happening and today I’m going to tell...
04.20.2023
Help! My Baby Is Rolling In The Crib
Somewhere around 3-5 months old you’re likely finding that your baby is no longer just stationary in their crib or bassinet! They’re trying to move this way or move that way and it is totally normal!!! But you are mildly...
04.13.2023
Getting Sleep Back on Track After Traveling
You just had an amazing vacation!!! Maybe you’re headed home and you’re like.. I need to get back to my sleep expectations! It’s time to get back to schedules and routines and real life. Today I’m giving you my 2...
04.06.2023
How to Handle Travel Day with Your Baby
So you have an amazing vacation planned, or maybe you’re just stepping out of town for a few days… How do you handle the travel day with your baby?! In today’s video I’m giving you everything you need to know...
03.30.2023
What to Pack when Traveling with Baby
When you’re traveling with your baby, it can seem like you have to pack your entire house! And I get it! Gone are the days where you can just carelessly throw a few items in your bag and head out...
03.23.2023
Three Ages Where Separation Anxiety Peaks
Is your child going through crazy separation anxiety?! There are actually 3 ages where we can pinpoint when separation anxiety will peak and, you know me! I’m not only going to talk about what those ages are and how they...
03.16.2023
Is Drowsy But Awake Real?
What does “drowsy but awake” even mean? Can you even be drowsy but awake? Why are these two concepts just not matching? Why can’t you get them to work when the rest of the baby world and sleep world and...
03.09.2023
Transitioning Off of the Bottle
Did you know that by 13 months old there should be NO bottles in your baby’s life?! According to the AAP they need to be transitioned to an open or sippy cup by this age! So, in this video, I’m...
03.02.2023
How To Help Your Baby Sleep Well While Teething
The #1 question we hear parents ask about is teething! But does teething really impact sleep? In this podcast episode I'm sharing my real and raw take on how teething does NOT affect your baby's sleep. I'll give you guidance...
02.23.2023
How To Help Your Toddler Fall Asleep Faster
Trying to help your toddler fall asleep faster at bedtime? I have a feeling this describes most toddler and preschooler parents, so let's dive in! Inside this episode I'm sharing my go-to natural resources and solutions to help your child...
02.16.2023
How To Help Your Baby Sleep Well After Getting Vaccines
Have vaccines ever thrown off sleep for your baby? I know my 2 girls reacted very differently to shots, so this was something I always had to deal with! In this podcast I'm sharing how to help your baby...
02.09.2023
Why I Don't Teach Cry It Out
It’s no secret that the Cry It Out (CIO) Method is an extremely polarizing topic.I have always been known for my straightforward, “no fluff” content and that is something I developed after being a third and a fifth grade teacher.As...
02.02.2023
Why Is My Toddler Suddenly Waking Up At Night?
Toddlers always keep you on your toes, right? A toddler sleep regression is typically triggered by a developmental spurt, changes in sleep needs, family or life changes...and so many other factors! If your toddler has suddenly been waking up at...
01.26.2023
Keeping "Sleep A Thing" For The Whole Family When Welcoming A Newborn
Are you about to introduce a new baby into the family and wondering how this will impact your older child/children's sleep? While your newborn will be waking throughout the night, we certainly don't need your toddler or elementary aged child...
01.19.2023
Solving The Toddler Nap Regression
If you have a toddler who is suddenly refusing to take a nap or waking up really early from their nap...this one is for you! It's normal for a toddler to go through a sleep regression, but it's not the...
01.12.2023
When To Stop Using The Pacifier
Wondering when it's time for your child to stop using the pacifier? In this episode I'm explaining why I believe only newborns should have a pacifier, acknowledging that some babies sleep great with them...and helping you make a plan to...
01.05.2023
How To Time Awake Windows For Newborn & Baby
An awake window simply means the time between waking from a sleep and going back down for sleep again. Once you KNOW your baby's ideal awake windows there is still one topic that trips people up... WHEN do I start...
12.29.2022
Moving To A Big Kid Bed
How do you know if your toddler is ready for a big kid bed? The common thought is that when they become a toddler you move to a toddler bed...but I'm here to tell you NO! The reality is, your...
12.22.2022
Is My Child Under Tired Or Over Tired?
What are the signs when your child is over tired? What are the signs when they aren't tired enough?! Is that even a thing?! In this episode of the podcast I'm sharing how you can tell if your baby or...
12.15.2022
How Long Does A Sleep Regression Last?
A sleep regression is a sudden change in sleep that is usually linked to a developmental change or a need to shift sleep expectations. When you have a child who all of the sudden starts refusing naps or waking in...
12.08.2022
How To Help Your 12-15 Week Old Sleep Better
Between ages 12-15 weeks you're in an awkward stage where you feel like your baby isn't a newborn any more, and they aren't really a baby yet...so where are we? A 12-15 week old is technically still a newborn as...
12.01.2022
What To Do About The 18 Month Sleep Regression
If you have a young toddler who is struggling with their sleep suddenly, it might be due to this 18 month sleep regression! While you're out of the baby regression woods, it doesn't mean that your toddler will be smooth...
11.24.2022
2 To 1 Nap Transition For Toddlers
When your baby turns to a toddler around 12 months old, sleep changes again! Sometime between 12-14 months old you'll begin to notice your child's sleep needs are shifting. They start waking early, rejecting their second nap and you're blindsided...
11.17.2022
3 To 2 Nap Transitions For Babies
When your baby turns 6-7 months old, sleep changes again! But don't worry, this time you'll get to KEEP a schedule for about 7 months. YAY! Between 6-7 months old your baby will show signs they are ready for...

What's Little Z's Sleep Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Little Z's Sleep Podcast episodes:

Solving The Toddler Nap Regression

Why Is My Toddler Waking In The Night

What To Do About The 18 Month Sleep Regression

How To Help Your Toddler Fall Asleep Faster

Three Ages When Separation Anxiety Peaks

How Long Does A Sleep Regression Last

5 Month Old Sleep Schedule

Help! My Baby Is Rolling In The Crib

How Little Z's Sleep Trains 4 Month Olds

4 Month Old Sleep & Schedule

What Is Elimination Communication? Go Diaper Free for your baby!

Potty Training 101 With Allison Jandu

Nighttime Potty Training With Boys

The Two Under Two Phase

How To Manage Life With A Newborn And Toddler

Letters To The Type A Mom

How Do You Know It's Time To Sleep Train

How Does Co-Regulation Affect Childhood Development

Back to School Well Rested

Traveling Internationally with a Baby and a Toddler

How We Are Moving Bedtime Later

The Ultimate Sleep Sack Guide

How To Transition Baby Out Of The Swaddle

How to Adjust Your Baby to Domestic Time Zones

What To Do For Nap When Baby Falls Asleep In The Car

Four Checks for Short Naps

Why Your Toddler Is Rejecting Naps

Help! My Baby Is Rolling In The Crib

Getting Sleep Back on Track After Traveling

How to Handle Travel Day with Your Baby

What to Pack when Traveling with Baby

Three Ages Where Separation Anxiety Peaks

Is Drowsy But Awake Real?

Transitioning Off of the Bottle

How To Help Your Baby Sleep Well While Teething

How To Help Your Toddler Fall Asleep Faster

How To Help Your Baby Sleep Well After Getting Vaccines

Why I Don't Teach Cry It Out

Why Is My Toddler Suddenly Waking Up At Night?

Keeping "Sleep A Thing" For The Whole Family When Welcoming A Newborn

Solving The Toddler Nap Regression

When To Stop Using The Pacifier

How To Time Awake Windows For Newborn & Baby

Moving To A Big Kid Bed

Is My Child Under Tired Or Over Tired?

How Long Does A Sleep Regression Last?

How To Help Your 12-15 Week Old Sleep Better

What To Do About The 18 Month Sleep Regression

2 To 1 Nap Transition For Toddlers

3 To 2 Nap Transitions For Babies