Episode 10: Mailbag Episode

In this mailbag episode, Dr. Canapari and Arielle respond to listener questions covering infant sleep, early waking, transitioning from co-sleeping, travel disruptions, nighttime fears, sleep disorders, and more. From “first daylight savings” tips to strategies for toddlers with anxiety, each answer offers practical insights for a wide range of pediatric sleep challenges.

• Daylight savings time: Avoiding problems when Falling Back
• Early morning awakenings: What to do about them
• How to stop night feedings
• How to stop cosleeping

[00:01:09] Intro

[00:01:14] Infant Sleep Patterns and Challenges

• [00:01:33] Lauren: When do babies start dreaming?

• [00:03:00] Susan: Tips for differentiating between waking to feed and needing sleep in a 5-month-old?

• [00:06:26] Andrea: How to sleep train at night when daycare sleep is limited?

• [00:08:07] Chelsea: Avoiding early wakings for a sleep-trained 6.5-month-old.

• [00:10:25] Kaitlin: Daylight savings time tips for a 7-month-old.

• [00:14:37] Kayleigh: Breaking the cycle of middle-of-the-night babbling and crying in a 9-month-old.

• [00:18:07] Francia: How to sleep train an 8-month-old.

[00:19:30] Early Morning Waking and Sleep Regressions

• [00:19:30] Brittany: How to handle nighttime wakings to maintain sleep progress.

• [00:21:34] Chelsea: Troubleshooting early morning wakings for a sleep-trained 6.5-month-old.

• [00:22:02] Hunter: Strategies for a 6- and 4-year-old who wake very early.

• [00:23:00] Pauline: Addressing early waking for kids with ASD who take melatonin.

[00:28:00] Co-Sleeping and Sleep Transitions

• [00:28:00] Holly: Transitioning a 2-year-old from co-sleeping to independent sleeping.

• [00:31:57] Ashley: Transitioning from co-sleeping with a 3-year-old for better parent comfort.

• [00:34:34] Katy: Encouraging a 3-year-old to stay in her own bed at night.

• [00:35:00] Kimberly: Addressing frequent night wakings and crying in a 3-year-old.

• [00:40:00] Holly: How to get a 3-year-old to stop using a parent as part of their sleep routine.

[00:42:20] Travel and Disruptions in Routine

• [00:42:20] Abby: Helping a 10-month-old sleep better while traveling.

[00:44:10] Nighttime Anxiety and Sleep Fears

• [00:44:10] Andrea: Supporting a 4-year-old who is afraid to sleep alone.

• [00:45:39] Stephanie: Determining when it’s necessary to help a 2-year-old fall back asleep.

• [00:46:59] Lesley: Strategies for helping a 7-year-old grandchild stay asleep until morning.

• [00:48:39] Dr. Ula: Assisting a 19-month-old who needs comfort to sleep through the night.

[00:51:00] Sleep Disorders and Medical Concerns

• [00:51:00] Sarah: Can REM Sleep Behavior Disorder lead to complex sleep actions like opening doors?

• [00:52:53] Wenjing: Tips for transitioning a 7-month-old with reflux to crib sleep.

[00:55:00] Sleep Training Questions

• [00:55:00] Amelia, Juan, and Baby Tonio: Ending bedtime crying after sleep training.