Are you a sleep-deprived parent wondering why your child wakes up every 2 hours? 😩
In this episode of The Conscious Indian Mama Podcast, host Gunjan Dewan sits down with Himani Dalmia(sleep consultant and mom) to decode baby and toddler sleep.
We cover everything parents want to know about sleep cycles, naps, and gentle sleep solutions:
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:
💤 Why naps are crucial for baby development
🍼 The truth about “feeding to sleep”
👶Common baby sleep myths that confuse parents
🌌 How to handle night wakings without stress
🛌 Does your child really need sleep training?
Chapters:
00:00 - Preview
00:59 - Introduction: Meet Himani, Sleep Consultant & Mom
01:27 - The Impact of the Book - Sleeping Like a Baby
7:15 - Importance of Raising Awareness about Sleep
03:55 - Life Before Starting Gentle Baby Sleep India
10:20 - How Much Sleep Does a Child Need?
15:17 - Common Myths Around Baby Sleep
18:17 - Feeding to Sleep: Helpful or Harmful?
23:45 - Holding for Naps!
30:31 - Why Naps Are So Important
33:47 - Common Sleep Cues
36:19 - Optimal Environment for Naps
39:09 - Why do some babies sleep ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE?
46:21 - Why Your Child Wakes Up Every 2 Hours (and Solutions)
52:37 - Does It Matter Where Your Baby Sleeps?
58:02 - Understanding Sleep Training
1:10:25 - Why an Early Bedtime and How to Fix it
1:18:50 - Naps and School: Striking the Balance
1:25:26 - Wrapping Up
1:27:45 - A 2-Minute Mom Pause