Secrets of a Night Nanny

Sleep Myths That Won’t Die — From "Just Give Formula Before Bed” to “Don’t Rock the Baby"


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There’s no shortage of sleep advice out there—and some of it just refuses to fade away.
In this episode of Secrets of a Night Nanny, we’re breaking down the most common myths we still hear from exhausted parents, well-meaning relatives, and the internet at large.


We’ll talk about why giving a bottle of formula before bed won’t magically make your baby sleep longer, why strict newborn schedules rarely work, what “sleep shaping” really means, and why rocking or holding your baby isn’t a bad habit—it’s connection.


We’re separating fact from folklore so you can tune out the noise and focus on what actually helps your baby (and you) rest easier.


You bring the monitor—we’ll bring the stories.

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Secrets of a Night NannyBy Melenie Duval