Q&A: Pillows, Wake Windows, Daycare Naps & More

Q&A: Pillows, Wake Windows, Daycare Naps & More

Author: Erin Junker - The Happy Sleep Company September 8, 2026 Duration: 15:18
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: When should you consider introducing a pillow What are good wake windows for a 4.5 month old? If a child is on a cot at daycare, should we move them to a floor bed at home? When should I start sleep coaching with my 34 week preemie twins? Should I base it on their adjusted age or their actual age? My 18 month old doesn’t want to take a long nap at daycare. They are 45 minutes max. Will this ch...

Ever feel like parenting advice comes at you from a million directions, leaving you more overwhelmed than when you started? Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast cuts through the noise with a refreshingly practical focus, starting with the foundation of a well-rested household. Your host, Erin Junker, isn't just a passionate advocate for children's sleep; she's a certified pediatric sleep consultant and the owner of The Happy Sleep Company, bringing a Masters in Health Communications and direct experience from guiding over a thousand families toward better rest. She's also right there in the trenches, drawing on eight years of raising her own child. This podcast operates on a simple, powerful belief: a family that sleeps well is a happier, healthier family. Conversations here go beyond basic sleep training tips, exploring how quality rest for your kids directly influences every other aspect of parenting-from mealtime moods and daycare transitions to managing your own patience and finding moments of calm in the chaos. Erin’s approach is compassionate and evidence-based, offering realistic strategies rather than rigid rules. You’ll hear honest discussions about common hurdles, nuanced questions answered with clarity, and the reassuring sense that you’re not figuring it out alone. Tune in for a supportive resource that helps you build a more peaceful home, one good night at a time.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Q&A: Tips for Longer Naps, Newborn Sleep and Night Terrors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:40
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: Do you have tips for longer naps? My 6 month old constantly wakes after 45 minutes Is there anything you can do for newbo…
Wake, Eat, Play, Sleep: What Does It Mean And How Can It Help?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:43
This week on Sleep Cues, we’re breaking down the popular “Wake, Eat, Play, Sleep” concept. What it actually means, why many parents use it, and how it can help support better sleep habits for your baby. We’ll cover how t…
Q&A: When Can Kids Use Adult Pillows? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:58
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: - When can kids use adult pillows? - Can you sleep train if your baby still needs night feeds? - My child is 23 months ol…
Is A Lovey A Sleep Crutch? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:23
If you’ve ever been told to “ditch the sleep crutches,” you might have wondered… Wait – does that mean my child can’t have anything comforting at sleep time? Not quite. There’s a big difference between a sleep crutch and…
Q&A: Soothers, Waking at 5am and Sleeping Better For The Grandparents [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:36
Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: - My 4 month old keeps spitting out the soother when working on independent sleep. Should I keep replacing it? - I sleep…