Latest Infantsleep Podcast Episodes
Strategies for Bedtime Behaviour with Parent Talk
All Things Baby Sleep with the Conscious Sleep Coach - June 12, 2020 20:13 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode Lara Rabb talks with Parent Talk podcast hosts Genevieve Kyle and Heather Fox. This episode discusses toddler sleep specifically. We look at strategies for bedtime behaviour, common toddler sleep challenges, the importance of supporting our kiddos big emotions, and how to get you...
When your new baby sleep expectations DON'T match reality.
All Things Baby Sleep with the Conscious Sleep Coach - March 25, 2020 17:58 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode I am diving into some of the expectations I had as a new mother. I had seen babies, I am a goal crusher, I thought I had this in the bag! When my newborn expectations didn't exactly match reality I started to spiral a bit. Luckily I had some awesome people in my life who pulled m...
Making the Most of Your Own Sleep Space
All Things Baby Sleep with the Conscious Sleep Coach - March 11, 2020 17:36 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhen your kiddos are young, improving their sleep isn't always an option. Sometimes it is not the right time to make changes, other times you don't have the right support. Perhaps your child has a medical challenge that makes sleep difficult regardless of what you do! It is important as parents ...
Is your toddler waking MORE than your newborn?
All Things Baby Sleep with the Conscious Sleep Coach - February 24, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis is totally a phenomenon. You just get your new baby to sleep, and then BOOM your toddler is up.. AGAIN! Why is my toddler sleeping worse than my newborn? In this episode we dive into why this happens, and a bit about what you can do to help your big kiddo through this transition. Check out ...
The Myth of Self Soothing
All Things Baby Sleep with the Conscious Sleep Coach - February 10, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsHave you heard that your baby should be able to self-soothe? Is this a skill you are trying to teach your baby so that they can sleep well? What if I told you your baby had a better chance of sprouting wings and flying than they had of self-soothing. Would you believe me? Have a listen of this p...
Stop Shaming TIRED Parents
All Things Baby Sleep with the Conscious Sleep Coach - February 02, 2020 08:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhy are the parents I work with so concerned about their baby sleeping well? Often it is because they feel SHAME over the fact that they cannot get their child to sleep in way that the "experts" say that baby should be sleeping. Yet I meet the baby, look at the adorable little thing, and it is T...
Sleep Training Regrets and Parent Guilt Mantras
All Things Baby Sleep with the Conscious Sleep Coach - January 26, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsNewsflash! I sleep trained my baby.. in a way I wasn't comfortable with, and still regret. I share this info even though it brings me a bit of guilt because I want other parents who have this same guilt to be able to move past it, and also find alternative solutions that work! Find out about our...
Please stop telling people to SLEEP TRAIN their babies!
All Things Baby Sleep with the Conscious Sleep Coach - January 20, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsConfess to someone at the grocery store that you were up all night with your baby, and you guessed it... they are going to tell you to sleep train! Of course this is well meaning advice from people who say it worked great for them, but what we need to understand is that ALL babies are unique, al...
Travel Tips!
All Things Baby Sleep with the Conscious Sleep Coach - December 21, 2018 00:17 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsTravelling with your little ones this holiday season, or in the very near future? Sharing some of my thoughts on how to best prepare, what is worth worrying about, and what is really not. You'll hear Lara share some of her tried and true mama tricks for changing time zones, and whipping up a sep...
Are you an attachment parent?
All Things Baby Sleep with the Conscious Sleep Coach - November 27, 2018 20:03 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsRecently I had a conversation with a dad that revealed many of his thoughts on attachment parenting.. most versed in stereotypes! Attachment parents all co-sleep and breastfeed til self weaning right? Spoiler alert - that is wrong. Let's take a look at attachment parenting, and how it might appl...
Will there be crying?
All Things Baby Sleep with the Conscious Sleep Coach - November 14, 2018 04:41 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsOkay great! So we've decided on sleep coaching without controlled crying.. does this mean there won't be any crying? Have a listen to hear what we have to say on the topic of babies, tears, and healthy emotional release.
Why I don't practice controlled crying as a sleep consultant
All Things Baby Sleep with the Conscious Sleep Coach - March 01, 2018 05:47 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsPeople often ask me why I have decided against controlled crying forms of sleep training, and how my work differs from the status quo. In this episode you can expect to hear my "why" on this particular topic, and how I seek to practice in a more holistic way.
Basic Breastfeeding Supplies
Calm Baby RN Podcast - July 02, 2015 16:10 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThere truly isn't much you need to buy to be successful with breastfeeding, afterall, you were born with TWO of the most important pieces of the puzzle!! There are a handful of things that will help make the process a bit easier; things to have on hand in the event you have struggles. Join Ali...
Starting off Right - Breastfeeding Early Steps
Calm Baby RN Podcast - June 18, 2015 01:01 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGetting a strong foundation set early on with breastfeeding is the golden key to long term success. The good news is there are a few simple things you can do to help set that foundation off on the right start. Join Alisa Underwood, RN, BSN, IBCLC, Owner Calm Baby RN, LLC as she reviews her pre...
Baby Summer Safety
Calm Baby RN Podcast - June 02, 2015 19:19 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsGetting outdoors in the nice weather helps the days seem not so long, refreshes our souls after a winter hibernation and gives us infusions of vitamin D but there are a few SAFETY points to be aware of. Join Alisa, The Calm Baby RN, as she chats with us about ways to keep our babies safe, ...
The Multitasking Mind Challenge
Calm Baby RN Podcast - May 13, 2015 00:06 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn our fast paced lives it is so easy to let the baby days, weeks, months fly by in a blur. In this Calm Baby RN episode Alisa challenges our listeners to stop for a moment each day to savor the sweetness of your baby. Listen - Share - Subscribe
Understanding how Bonding Works
Calm Baby RN Podcast - May 06, 2015 00:31 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt is truly fascinating to understand how babies are born programmed for bonding with their Moms and Dads! Join us as Alisa discusses how bonding is established and a special story about her days as a Neonatal ICU nurse when Y2K happened and what it taught her about bonding!
The Truth Behind Breastfeeding Myths
Calm Baby RN Podcast - April 22, 2015 23:55 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt is NOT easy to be a calm breastfeeding Mommy especially with all of the conflicting pieces of advice! The truth is the myths, misconceptions and even the mainstream breastfeeding advice are all making new moms feel NUTS and certainly not calm. Join "Auntie Alisa" as she chats about The Trut...
New Baby FAQ's
Calm Baby RN Podcast - April 15, 2015 00:14 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHow many times have you heard that "If only babies came with a manual". Expectant and new parents have soooooo many questions and we are keeping track of them so that we can provide you with episodes of FAQs. Here is episode #1 Newborn FAQ's including diapering, skin care and more.
Vasoline & Gasoline - Baby Skin Care
Calm Baby RN Podcast - April 08, 2015 01:25 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEczema, Baby Acne, Diaper Rash, Cradle Cap....red irritated rashy baby skin is just oh so heart breaking. We, as parents, are willing to try just about any concoction of baby skin care products to relieve our sweet little bundles of common skin ailments and often find that the products do not w...
Having a Calm Baby - Transitioning from the Womb
Calm Baby RN Podcast - March 31, 2015 17:29 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOne key component to having a Calm Baby is being aware of the transition from the womb environment to the house environment. Our babies truly need a slow gradual gentle transition and sleep, calming, feedings and really all aspects of newborn care depend on these environonmental variables. Joi...
Preparing for a Newborn Who Sleeps!
Calm Baby RN Podcast - March 24, 2015 20:30 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDid you know there are things you can do during pregnancy to help prepare to have a newborn baby who sleeps well from the beginning? Join Calm Baby RN founder, Alisa Underwood and Calm Baby RN Sleep Specialist, Mimi for a discussion about what to learn, what to buy and how to ensure you have si...
#5: Consultation Case Study
Calm Baby RN Podcast - March 17, 2015 17:15 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAlisa Underwood, Calm Baby RN, LLC Owner/Founder, talks about a common thing that can happen with breastfeeding moms. Symptoms in question include progressively worse pain when nursing the baby, shooting pains through feeding, and random shooting pain when not feeding. Alisa worked with a mo...
#4: My Baby Has Its Days And Nights Confused
Calm Baby RN Podcast - March 10, 2015 16:13 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAlisa Underwood, Calm Baby RN, LLC Owner/Founder, discusses the myths and misconceptions about babies getting their days and nights confused.
#3: Mommy Goes Back to Work
Calm Baby RN Podcast - March 05, 2015 14:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAlisa Underwood, Calm Baby RN, LLC Owner/Founder, talks you through the emotional maternal issue of going back to work after having a baby. Topics include breastfeeding, pumping protocol, galactagogues, nutrition, and the 5-5-5 rule for storage of breast milk.
#2: Newborn Reflexes
Calm Baby RN Podcast - March 04, 2015 14:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAlisa Underwood, Calm Baby RN, LLC Owner/Founder, breaks down the different reflexes that “kick in” during your baby’s first few months.
#1: Cave Mommy
Calm Baby RN Podcast - March 03, 2015 14:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAlisa Underwood, Calm Baby RN, LLC Owner/Founder, talks about the information overload that can overwhelm you when you have a new baby, and how bringing out your inner "Cave Mommy" (or "Cave Daddy") can help you through.
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