Nested Sleep

Holistic family sleep consulting for babies and children ages 0-18 years.

03/18/2026

When can kids start using a pillow? 🤔

It’s one of those sleep questions parents don’t always think about… until their toddler starts sleeping on a stuffed animal, blanket, or their own arm.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, pillows should be avoided during the first year of life due to safety concerns. For many kids, a pillow isn’t introduced until 18 months–3 years old.

But here’s the key:

✨ Not every child needs a pillow right away.
Sleep position, body proportions, and spinal alignment all play a role.

I recently partnered with a local chiropractor at to share guidance on:

• when to introduce a pillow
• how sleep position affects pillow needs
• what to look for when choosing one

Swipe through for the quick guide →

And save this post for when your toddler transitions to a big kid bed!

03/16/2026

As a parent you often here of times when you may want to consider sleep training, but you rarely here if when NOT to sleep train!

Here are a few red flags of when to stop and consider if now is the right time:

😴Snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep- all signs of obstructive sleep apnea which should be explored with your child’s provider prior to treating sleep behaviorally

✈️ Upcoming travel- if you have an extended trip to Europe then sleep training while you are away is not a good plan! But you can benefit from chatting with a sleep consultant prior to your trip and then starting more formal sleep training upon the return.

🤧Sick baby or child- If your child is currently sick then you’ll want to wait until they are healthy again before you start sleep training. If an illness occurs during sleep training though you typically can continue sleep training with minor modifications (some benefits to working with a sleep consultant to help navigate)

When the time is right, I’ll be right there with you to make your nest a rested one!

03/13/2026

Episode 2 of The Nested Parent Mini Series: Sleep training in the toddler years with .mom.life is now live!

At 12 months they were dealing with:

• Night wakings
• Schedule confusion
• Nap transitions
• Overtired cycles

And a lot of second guessing.

Sleep doesn’t automatically fix itself at one year. But it also doesn’t require starting from scratch.

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ Resetting expectations
✨ Creating consistency
✨ And building skills that last

If you have a 12–18 month old and feel stuck, this conversation will hit home.

Click the link in my bio to listen or DM me PODCAST and I’ll pop it directly to you!

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03/12/2026

🌧️ April showers bring… May sleep. 😴

If your nights have been full of wake-ups, long bedtimes, or early mornings, this is your sign to start now. The families who begin sleep support in April will be the ones enjoying restful nights by May.

Sleep isn’t about luck, it’s about the right plan for your child and support for you along the way.

Inside my 1:1 sleep support, we’ll:

✨ Create a personalized plan for your child
✨ Troubleshoot naps, night wakes, and early mornings
✨ Support you step-by-step so you’re never guessing

Give me two weeks, and I’ll help you build the foundation for a well-rested child (and parents who finally sleep again).

April sleep support spots are now open.

Let’s make May the month your whole family sleeps better. 🌙

🔗 Apply for sleep support through the link in my bio.

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03/10/2026

Spring break is closer than you think… ☀️

If we start this week, your child could be sleeping independently and sleeping through the night by the time spring break arrives.

Most families see huge changes in about two weeks with the right plan, the right schedule, and real support along the way.

No guessing.

No trying every sleep tip on the internet.

Just a clear, evidence-based plan that works for your child and your family.

Give me two weeks, and I’ll give you a well-rested kid.

Ready to start? Let’s do this.

🔗 Apply for sleep support through the link in my bio to book your discovery call.

03/06/2026

She was exhausted. Up every 1–2 hours. Unsure if 4 months was “too young.”

In Episode 1 of The Nested Parent Podcast, you’ll hear from a mom I worked with who:

– Was second guessing everything
– Didn’t want anything harsh
– Wanted to protect attachment
– But also desperately needed sleep

We talk about:

✨ Why 4 months is actually a powerful time for foundations
✨ What sleep training looked like at this age (hint: we don’t drop night feeds)
✨ How quickly things shifted
✨ What surprised her most

If you’re in the 3–5 month phase and wondering if you should just “wait it out”… This episode is for you.

🎧 Episode 1 of The Nested Parent Mini Series is now live! Link in bio 🎙️

Save this + follow along.

03/03/2026

The Nested Parent Podcast mini series drops THIS FRIDAY 🎙️

Three families.Three ages. Three completely different starting points.

💤 4 months.
💤 1 year.
💤 2.5 years.

Because sleep training doesn’t look the same at every age and I want you to hear that from real parents.

Inside this series, you’ll hear:

🤍 What sleep looked like before
🤍 What felt scary about starting
🤍 What actually happened
🤍 And what life looks like now

If you’ve ever wondered:

“Is my baby too young?”
“Did I wait too long?”
“Will it even last?”

This series is for you.

Episode 1 drops Friday. Make sure you’re subscribed 🎧

Tag a parent who needs this 👇

03/02/2026

Toddler clocks are a great way to help shift your child’s sleep schedule if you are prepping ahead for DST coming this weekend ⏰

If you love your child’s current schedule then you can prepare ahead (which is the smoothest on our body, especially with spring time change), more below on how to do this!

Starting tomorrow you’ll start turning your little one’s toddler clock green 10 minutes earlier each day (so if normal wake time is 7 am you’ll move it to turn green at 6:50 and wake them if not awake).

At bedtime you’ll turn it red 10 minutes earlier each day as well until we get back to normal sleep times on Sunday. This way it’s a subtle adjustment each day vs a 1 hour shift early next week.

For older kiddos at school or kiddos at daycare I recommend adjusting more after the fact in most cases which I’ll help you with early next week!

Meet me back here Sunday for a free sleep Q&A to steady you on a good path this Spring 🌼

02/27/2026

Wow. It’s that time again… 🌷⏰ Daylight Saving Time.
Spring forward is the harder shift & we lose an hour of sleep to “save” daylight. Because obviously parents needed another reason to be tired. 😅

The good news? You have options. And a little strategy goes a long way.

When DST hits (coming up Sunday 3/8), you can:

✔️ Go cold turkey and adjust after
✔️ Prep ahead of time (starting Tuesday, March 3rd — I mapped it out for you!)
✔️ Shift bedtime and wake time slightly later (this can work short-term before sunlight resets that internal clock)

I break down exactly how to navigate each approach in this week’s updated blog post so you can choose what fits your family best.

✨ And if your child’s sleep already feels fragile, don’t wait for the clocks to change. Let’s build a solid plan now so DST is just a tiny blip and not a full derail.

Start your sleep support package today. A well-rested child (and parent) makes every season sweeter. 🌿💛

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