Biologically Normal Infant Sleep: What the Sleep Training Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know with Resting in Motherhood

04/08/2025 52 min Episodio 21
Biologically Normal Infant Sleep: What the Sleep Training Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know with Resting in Motherhood

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Episode Synopsis

Tired of being told to “just sleep train” your baby? Let’s talk about what’s actually normal. In this conversation with Brittni from Resting in Motherhood, we’re busting myths about baby sleep, breaking down the science behind night wakings, and exposing how the sleep training industry profits from moms who feel broken.
Brittni Mella Cepeda is a certified infant & toddler sleep specialist, mom to one, and worked with over 600 families to help moms get more sleep without having to sleep train or ignoring their instincts.
If you’ve ever questioned whether sleep training is the only way—or felt shame for co-sleeping, nursing to sleep, or contact napping—this episode is for you.
We dive into the science of baby sleep, why night wakings are normal, the impact of sleep training on a baby’s nervous system, and how co-sleeping and contact naps can actually support your child’s development.
Whether you’re exhausted and considering sleep training or you just want to feel less alone in the middle of the night, this episode is your permission slip to trust your instincts.
Topics we cover:

Biologically normal sleep in babies and toddlers


Co-sleeping vs. independent sleep


What the research actually says about sleep training


Nervous system regulation for babies and moms


What to do when you’re exhausted but also don’t want to sleep train

 Interested in learning more from Brittni? Head over to restinginmotherhood.com or @resting_in_motherhood on Instagram


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