Rockabye Mama

Rockabye Mama

By Katie GutierrezParentingKids & Family
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Rockabye Mama episodes

  • 18: Teething and Its Impact on Sleep

    Teething is often blamed for a multitude of sleep issues. But is it fair to do so? Does teething actually impact your child's sleep?


    Short answer: yes.


    In this episode, we'll talk about:

    • How to identify whether your child is teething.
    • What you can do to help ease teething pain.
    • How long teething will last/impact sleep.


      • If you're curious about how teething and regressions go hand-in-hand, you'll love my free Regression Survival Guide, which will give you an overview of all of the sleep regression on the horizon for your little one.


      Be sure to follow me over on Instagram, where I share daily sleep tips and facts. 

      13 min
    • 17: Can you take one step forward today?

      Fair warning: In this episode, we're not getting into baby sleep.

      Lately, I've felt stuck in a season of overwhelm. So much to the point of inaction. Laundry is piling up. Dishes are disgusting. I just can't even take action to start because of how much work it will take to complete.

      Last week, I saw a post on Facebook that told a little story about a woman who found a mindset shift. Instead of focusing on the entire task, she focused on just the start.

      I've adopted that mindset and it's helped pull me from the overwhelm and has given me the "roadmap" for just starting.

      If you have found yourself in a similar rut, please listen to this episode, and then find me on Instagram and tell me what step forward you're taking today.

      15 min
    • 16: Why do infants cry during sleep training?

      It's the big question: Is sleep training bad for my baby? And if it's not, then why are they crying?

      I get down into the WHY behind the tears. In no way am I saying sleep training is the only way. But if it is for your family, it's not bad. Or wrong. I mention two studies in this episode, and you can find those here:

      Rovee-Collier, C. (1999). The Development of Infant Memory. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 8(3), 80. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8721.00019

      Anna M.H. Price, Melissa Wake, Obioha C. Ukoumunne, Harriet Hiscock. Five-Year Follow-up of Harms and Benefits of Behavioral Infant Sleep Intervention: Randomized Trial.Pediatrics Oct 2012, 130 (4) 643-651; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-3467

      Questions? Thoughts? Head over to my Instagram page and let's chat!

      18 min
    • 15: Setting a Good Foundation for Newborn Sleep

      If you want to prepare the stage for a good sleeper, you can start now!

      In this episode, I'm sharing 4 easy, quick steps that you can implement TONIGHT to set the foundation of great sleep.

      Be sure to follow me on Instagram where I share all things baby and toddler sleep.

      17 min
    • 14: Setting up the Nursery

      As you prepare for your newborn's arrival, I know the nursery is top of mind. It's an incredibly exciting task, but not one that should send you into debt or cause stress.

      In this episode, I'm sharing 3 tips to consider as you set up the nursery.

      Be sure to follow me on Instagram and subscribe to this podcast!

      15 min
    • 13: Newborn Sleep: The Ins and Outs

      If you have a newborn, CONGRATULATIONS! In this episode, I'll share the common sleep concerns parents of newborns share with me, and my suggestions on how to handle those common challenges.

      For a video tutorial of the 5 S's mentioned in the episode, head over to my Instagram!

      14 min
    • 12: Child Sleep Expectations

      What can you expect in your child's first few years?

      In this last episode of 2021, I cover what is considered "normal" and how much sleep your little one should be getting. Join me for this broad overview of expectations as we close out this year.

      Be sure to follow along on Instagram, as I'll be sharing all things NEWBORN in January.

      22 min
    • 10: How to Solve Early Morning Wakes

      Is your little one stuck in an early morning wake rut? Let's get them out of it! In this episode, we'll define what an early morning wake is and brainstorm ideas for how to get past this.

      For more resources and ideas for solving early morning wakes, be sure to check out my blog post here.

      Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for daily tips!


      9 min
    • 09: What to expect when working with a sleep consultant

      It's no secret that I believe sleep can be life changing. And just as some families may benefit from a lactation consultant, a doula, or a newborn care specialist, some families may benefit from a sleep consultant partnering with their family.

      But what can you expect when you hire a consultant?

      While all consultants are different, in this episode, I share a few commonalities you'll find when you partner with any sleep consultant. 

      Download Questions to Ask Your Sleep Consultant Before Booking guide.

      Follow me on Instagram and Facebook.

      14 min

    About Rockabye Mama

    From the publisher's feed

    Welcome to Rockabye Mama, where real sleep meets real parenting. As a mom who has helped hundreds of other families through the sleep training process, I realized that the traditional forms of sleep…