Newborn Sleep Made Simple

Fourth Trimester Sleep Tips You Can Actually Use Today

Sally Woods & Bec Maher
March 25, 2025

Hi Nappers 👋

If you’ve got a newborn in arms and a coffee in hand, this episode’s for you. We know the fourth trimester is a blur, and long-winded advice isn’t helpful when you're holding a contact-napping baby.

That’s why in Episode 4, we’re keeping it short, sharp and seriously helpful with our Fast Five: 5 things we always recommend to families in the newborn phase.

👇 Listen to Episode 4 Now
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔️ The swaddle we always recommend (hint: it’s Houdini-proof)
✔️ Why blackout blinds aren’t just for big kids
✔️ Wake windows
✔️ The power of one daily practice nap (no pressure!)
✔️ Why the best plan in the fourth trimester is kindness

🎧 Listen now → Podcast Link

🔥 Ep03 Recap: Why We Don’t Recommend Feeding to Sleep

Last week, we took on one of the most common—and controversial—baby sleep habits: feeding to sleep.

We get it. It works... until it doesn’t.
In this episode, we unpacked:

Why it stops working (usually at the worst possible time)
How to shift gently without major tears
Why full feeds + sleep rhythm = longer naps and fewer night wakings

💡 Missed it? Catch up here: Listen to Ep03

👀 Next Up: What Do Sleep Consultants Really Think About The Snoo?

It’s sleek. It’s smart. It promises sleep. But does it deliver?

In Episode 5, we’re diving into the Snoo—the responsive bassinet that’s everywhere in your feed. Is it the holy grail of baby sleep? Or just another expensive gadget?

Spoiler alert: Sally and Bec don’t completely agree. Tune in to hear our honest thoughts, how we’ve seen it work (or not) with real families, and whether we’d recommend it for your newborn.

✨ Coming next Tuesday!