About Jess Hudson

SleepShop is your partner for infant sleep training and family care, ensuring the first months are as joy-filled as they should be!

Consistent Sleep Routine with an Inconsistent Daycare Schedule (On-Air Consultation) [SS 006]

[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6011077/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Getting baby on a consistent napping routine can be a struggle.  Whether you are a new mommy or a third-time mommy, the challenge is different with every child.  In this episode, I bring you along on one of my consultation calls with my friend Nikki Holt, as I share my tips to help this third-time mommy with her baby's sleep routine. What You'll Learn in this Episode: Important factors to [...]

By |2017-12-05T11:31:02+00:00December 5th, 2017|Podcast|Comments Off on Consistent Sleep Routine with an Inconsistent Daycare Schedule (On-Air Consultation) [SS 006]

All About Breastfeeding and Lactation with Becky Leonard, Part II [SS 005]

[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5986246/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Breastfeeding is wonderful gift, but for some new moms, its a bit difficult to get the hang of, especially when not enough milk is being produced. What can moms do to amp up their supply? How can the law of supply and demand assist our boobies?  My guest today is Becky Leonard, a Certified Lactation Education Counselor and Certified Doula. She is the owner of Nourish Baby, a company dedicated [...]

By |2017-11-28T11:30:28+00:00November 28th, 2017|Podcast|Comments Off on All About Breastfeeding and Lactation with Becky Leonard, Part II [SS 005]

All About Breastfeeding and Lactation with Becky Leonard, Part I [SS 004]

[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5940022/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Breastfeeding is a natural and beautiful part of being a mother, but are we doing it right? Is it for everyone? Does every child feed the same way? A lot of first-time mothers often wonder if this is something that they should do on their own since it is such a natural thing, or if they should seek the help and advice of someone more experienced. Becky Leonard is that [...]

By |2017-11-14T11:30:17+00:00November 14th, 2017|Podcast|Comments Off on All About Breastfeeding and Lactation with Becky Leonard, Part I [SS 004]

Decoding Toddler Sleep with Megan Pierson [SS 003]

[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5918355/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]Toddlers are adorable but they can certainly have powerful personalities. In this episode, our resident toddler expert, Megan Pierson, joins me to chat about how best to handle sleeptime, naptime, sleep regression and transitioning to a toddler bed. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How many hours of sleep does a toddler need in a 24 hour period (18 months ? 3 years old) How long should a toddler's nap [...]

By |2017-11-11T15:26:32+00:00November 11th, 2017|Podcast|Comments Off on Decoding Toddler Sleep with Megan Pierson [SS 003]

Swaddling, Breastfeeding, and Other Baby Sleep FAQ’s Answered [SS 002]

[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5918190/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts and answers to some of your most frequently asked questions. Questions I Respond to in This Episode: "How long should I breastfeed? I'm kind of over it" "What is sleeping through the night?" "My baby fights the swaddle. How long should I swaddle?" "Can I wake a sleeping baby?" "How can I tell if my baby is eating enough?" "Why does my baby [...]

By |2017-11-11T15:15:52+00:00November 11th, 2017|Podcast|Comments Off on Swaddling, Breastfeeding, and Other Baby Sleep FAQ’s Answered [SS 002]

Welcome and 5 Fundamentals of Baby Sleep [SS 001]

[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5904876/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Welcome to the SleepShop Podcast! I am so excited to launch this new project of mine. When I thought of how I could help more families learn how to put their babies to sleep, I immediately thought a podcast would be the best way. In this first episode, I share a little bit of background about myself, my credentials, and experience. I also chat about why I love doing [...]

By |2017-11-11T15:12:40+00:00November 11th, 2017|Podcast|Comments Off on Welcome and 5 Fundamentals of Baby Sleep [SS 001]

Preparing for the “Fall Back” time change

Pre-baby days, this was probably your favorite day of the year: rolling the clocks back an hour meant an extra hour of sleep! For new moms, however, this is often not the case – instead of a 6am wakeup time, your baby might be ready to take on the day an hour earlier. Read on for our tips on how to make the Fall Back time change a smooth transition for you and your little one. Start about 5-6 days [...]

By |2017-10-31T02:38:42+00:00October 31st, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Preparing for the “Fall Back” time change

Sleep and Teething

There seems to be a general consensus with parents that if your little one is acting a bit differently than usual, he is probably teething. And while that certainly may be the case, popping new teeth should not be the cause of countless sleepless nights for you or your child. A recent long-term study on teething took a look at the “signs and symptoms associated with primary tooth eruption”. As part of the research, dentists in Brazil visited the homes of infants believed to be teething every day for 8 months. The dentists took the babies’ temperatures, checked their gums, and talked to the parents about their infants’ behaviors. The study found what {almost} every parent can attest to: teething is “associated with sleep disturbances, drooling, rashes, runny noses, diarrhea, appetite loss, irritability, and slight rises in temperature. But the interesting thing is that these symptoms consistently occurred only on the day that a child’s tooth erupted and one day after. No symptoms regularly occurred in the days before the tooth appeared.”

By |2017-10-17T19:05:54+00:00September 10th, 2017|Featured|Comments Off on Sleep and Teething

Is It Time to Drop a Nap?

When to drop a nap… The million dollar question. No mom wants to suffer the consequences of taking away a child’s nap too soon, but waiting too long can also have its downsides. So what’s a mom-on-a-schedule to do? One bad nap or even a series of bad naps does not necessarily signal that baby is “done” with naps. But it could also be exactly what it means. Signs it is time to drop a nap Read on for signs [...]

By |2017-10-17T19:06:15+00:00September 10th, 2017|Featured|Comments Off on Is It Time to Drop a Nap?

Getting Baby on a Healthy Sleep Schedule Early On

The most common question we get asked by new moms is: When do I start my newborn on a sleep schedule? If baby is healthy and eating well, the answer is right away! Keep reading for 4 tips on how to start a sleep schedule early on.  1. Establish E/W/S early on E/W/S = Eat Wake Sleep. This pattern allows baby to begin to recognize what her day will look like. This consistency is extremely comforting for a new baby [...]

By |2017-10-17T19:06:24+00:00September 10th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Getting Baby on a Healthy Sleep Schedule Early On
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