Brittany Sheehan Sleep
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Overwhelmed by all the contradicting baby & toddler sleep advice you're getting? Put down that pile of books and step away from the crazy Facebook group. You're in the right place. From dropping the swaddle to jumping out of the crib and everything in between, The Snooze Button with Brittany Sheehan Sleep is your one stop shop for everything you ever wanted to know about baby & toddler sleep. Always honest, always relatable, and usually with a sense of humor, we will tackle it all. Interested in working with Brittany one on one to solve your child's sleep issues? Head to our...
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Brittany pairs specific sleep guidance with a reassuring ability to separate sensible preparation from impossible parental control.
The Snooze Button turns baby and toddler sleep questions into plain, usable decisions, with Brittany moving easily between careful research, lived parenting experience, and humor.
Brittany can troubleshoot your airport morning and admit she once lost a week to spoon anxiety.
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A practical plane-day guide for parents trying to protect a baby feed-and-nap rhythm.
Brittany Sheehan Sleep keeps the advice practical: wake a young baby at the last possible moment, offer a full feed before leaving, and give mobile babies a little room to move around at the airport instead of holding them still the whole time.
A careful, humane look at safe sleep, SUIDS, and the evidence behind Back to Sleep.
Brittany takes on safe baby sleep through the subject many parents fear most: SIDS and SUIDS, and keeps the focus on why clear information matters.
Brittany Sheehan turns hard-won parenting hindsight into steady relief for anxious baby and toddler parents.
Parenting Lessons I Learned The Hard Way uses Brittany's hindsight with Teddy, now seven, to sort through the pressure that can make routine parenting choices feel suddenly high-stakes.
Brittany Sheehan gives parents steady, age-aware language for helping young children face frightening events.
Brittany Sheehan turns this episode toward the hard, unsettled work of helping young children make sense of frightening events. Speaking from Los Angeles after the LA wildfires, she starts with the concrete reality of donations, supplies, and funds for families who lost…
Parenthood and bodies, told one honest story at a time.
This episode addresses the emotional challenges parents face with potty training issues, highlighting how these problems often feel more isolating than sleep issues and offering reassurance that listeners are not alone.
A pediatric dietitian and pediatrician discuss the pros and cons of baby-led weaning versus spoon-feeding purees for infant nutrition.
A sleep consultant shares her personal experience of mistakenly attributing her baby's behaviors to teething for a year before his first tooth appeared at 14 months, explaining why teething is the most common scapegoat for baby issues.
This episode introduces a potty training-focused virtual event and group program, offering tips and community support for parents preparing to train their children over Memorial Day weekend.
A sleep consultant discusses why parents shouldn't wait until January to hire her, explaining the seasonal demand for her services and the importance of addressing sleep issues promptly.
This episode discusses how to handle sleep disruptions and behavioral changes when a toddler becomes aware of an upcoming sibling during pregnancy.
A sleep consultant discusses why parents should question pediatricians' advice about waking babies for nighttime feedings based solely on growth charts, using a client example where this led to disrupted sleep and feeding patterns.
A sleep consultant explains why ok-to-wake clocks are generally unnecessary for solving children's sleep problems, based on her experience with clients.
This episode features Rebecca Smith, founder of Mamala Organics, discussing her company's functional snacks for postpartum and pregnant women, emphasizing self-care and support for new mothers.
This episode addresses why sleep training often fails for parents, validating their frustration and explaining the importance of consistency and strictness in approach.
A mother discusses her obsession with the show 'Heated Rivalry' and how watching it through a parenting lens has given her new perspectives on raising her sons.
The host apologizes for recent inconsistency in her sleep-focused podcast, explains her busy schedule, and discusses a common issue where parents see scary content online about baby sleep that undermines their confidence in implementing sleep plans.
This episode introduces a discussion on postpartum sleep tips for moms, blending personal anecdotes with professional advice on baby and maternal sleep.
This episode debunks a medical study claiming that the timing of pumped breast milk affects baby's sleep, addressing parental fears with data-driven analysis.
This episode provides practical advice for parents on how to encourage independent play in clingy pre-toddlers aged 12-24 months.
This episode introduces the 'rule of thirds' concept as a framework for balancing sleep, parenting, and daily life, with the host sharing personal insights and applications.
The host shares personal takeaways from a week without a phone on vacation in Mexico and discusses how this experience influences her approach to phones for her kids.
The host discusses shifting from a planned episode on motherhood identity to sharing insights from her Instagram subscribers and the challenges of balancing work and family as a working mom.
This episode debunks unnecessary products and trends like giving butter to babies for sleep, offering practical advice from a sleep consultant's perspective.
This episode discusses the often-overlooked secret ingredient for successful sleep training, emphasizing that having correct information alone isn't enough.
This episode features Amanda Rice, founder of The Chick Mission, discussing her nonprofit's work to help female cancer patients afford egg freezing before treatments that cause infertility, through education, advocacy, and grants.
The host discusses the frustrating misconception that easy parenting situations are due to luck while difficult ones are the parent's fault, focusing on sleep challenges with babies and toddlers.
This episode explains why many popular 'gentle' sleep training scripts and methods fail for children, arguing they're designed to make parents feel good rather than actually help kids sleep.
This episode addresses common concerns of first-time parents about what to do with their babies all day, discussing the extremes of boredom versus over-scheduling and offering perspective on appropriate activities for infants under six months.
This episode features Mallory Whitmore, The Formula Mom, discussing formula safety, education, and support for parents navigating formula feeding amidst recalls and concerns.
This episode debunks the common parenting myth that giving babies nightly baths helps them sleep better, offering practical advice to reduce parental stress around bath routines.
The host reflects on turning 40, sharing mixed feelings about aging while embracing the milestone and planning to celebrate by acknowledging lessons learned over the past decade.
This episode discusses common but seemingly strange baby sleep behaviors that are actually normal, particularly focusing on newborn sleep patterns like grunting, crying while asleep, and swaddle discomfort.
This episode provides practical advice for parents struggling with their baby's early morning wakeups, explaining why this is often the hardest sleep issue to fix and offering a straightforward approach.
A veteran sleep consultant shares her unfiltered thoughts on parenting sleep struggles while announcing changes to her podcast format and discussing Instagram trends.
This episode features a conversation with home organizing expert Ashley LaFond about reframing chores and allowance to help kids become accountable and resilient members of the household.
This episode offers back-to-school tips focused on sleep and routines for parents with children of various ages, emphasizing independence and preparation.
This episode provides expert advice on safe sleep practices for toddlers and preschoolers aged 2-4, breaking down key guidelines and common mistakes parents should avoid.
This episode features an interview with Melissa Kirkland, known as The Bird Fluencer, discussing a mix of lighthearted and serious topics as part of a new Bridesmaid Series on the podcast.
This episode discusses how to identify red flags and green flags when hiring a sleep consultant, emphasizing the importance of finding a consultant whose values and processes align with your family's needs.
This episode features cookbook author and snack brand founder Rachel Mansfield discussing practical solutions for busy parents struggling with meal planning and snack management for young children.
This episode discusses the challenges and expectations of bringing a newborn home when you already have a toddler, focusing on the transition from one to two children.
This episode discusses why embracing boring and simple routines is crucial for toddlers' sleep and overall well-being, particularly for parents of two- and three-year-olds.
This episode explores the concept of high versus low sleep needs in babies and toddlers, discussing whether children truly require dramatically different amounts of sleep and addressing common parental concerns.
A sleep consultant interviews her former gymnastics teammate and client, a perinatal mental health therapist, about their personal and professional connections in maternal mental health.
The host shares parenting advice she received from her aunt about raising well-adjusted children, inspired by a dinner conversation at a hotel.
This episode addresses how parents can handle friendships with families who don't prioritize sleep, focusing on managing children's FOMO and maintaining healthy sleep routines.
A personal episode where the host shares her recent experience of losing both her father and father-in-law, and discusses practical advice on how to talk to children about grandparent loss.
This episode explores the wide spectrum of normal newborn experiences, addressing common parental concerns and debunking rigid expectations about early parenthood.
This episode features an interview with Emily King, CEO and co-founder of Faye, discussing how her service helps parents delegate everyday tasks to achieve better work-life balance.
This episode offers emotional support and reassurance to mothers pregnant with their second child, addressing the unique challenges compared to first pregnancies while sharing personal experiences as a sleep consultant.
This episode features Rachel Morris, a board-certified behavior analyst and co-founder of Behaviorish, discussing practical, evidence-based strategies for parents to manage child behavior with empathy and boundaries.
The host rants about the chaos of school-age parenting during spring break, contrasting it with baby sleep topics.
Brittany Sheehan discusses sleep regressions in babies and toddlers, addressing common parental fears and offering practical advice to prevent issues.
Brittany Sheehan discusses practical strategies for helping babies sleep on planes, emphasizing the importance of a good sleep schedule beforehand and offering tips like booking early flights, feeding right before departure, and creating a sleep-conducive environment.
Brittany Sheehan provides a beginner-friendly guide to sleep sacks, explaining what they are, how they differ from swaddles, and when to use them, all with a humorous and relatable tone.
A sleep consultant passionately explains that improving a child's sleep is hard work with no magic shortcuts, debunking product promises and emphasizing consistent effort.
Brittany Sheehan uses a New York Times article from yesterday and the Back to Sleep campaign in 1990 to frame a safe-sleep deep dive on SIDS and SUIDs.
Brittany Sheehan of The Snooze Button revisits the parenting choices she made with Teddy, Delaney, and her younger children that she would not repeat.
Brittany Sheehan uses "Parenting Through Trauma" to answer a practical question: what should parents say and do when toddlers are living through the LA wildfires?
Brittany Sheehan uses Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour to frame five parenting and holiday lessons about family, surroundings, music, and experiences.
Brittany Sheehan discusses Santa, holiday overwhelm, family rules, and traditions in an episode of The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified.
Brittany Sheehan interviews Dr.
Host Brittany interviews childhood friend and literacy expert Katie about her background in elementary education and parenting a first grader.
Host Brittany interviews Juliet, founder of Moxies, about creating a safe social media app for girls, relevant for parents of young children.
Interview with Lauren McGoodwin about maternity leave, career pivots, and building a purposeful career while parenting.
A sleep consultant interviews a founder of Little Spoon about baby and toddler feeding, discussing the connection between sleep and food.
Brittany discusses the controversial topic of timeout, linking it to sleep challenges, and shares her recent postgraduate work at Stanford in child development.
Brittany Sheehan interviews Adam Leibowitz, a director and producer associated with Cheer and Last Chance U, about documentary access and parenting.
Lindsay Wandzilak describes The Daily as a personalized accountability program for nutrition, movement, and goals such as running 10 minutes or losing baby weight.