This episode explores all things baby sleep space. Whether you’re gearing up to design the perfect sleep space for that baby in your belly or whether the sleep space you have for your baby just isn’t working, today you’re going to find out how exactly a baby sleep expert would craft the perfect baby sleep space – and HOW each element will help your baby fall asleep and stay asleep more easily.

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Episode Resources:

1.    AAP Safe Sleep Recommendations - https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/1/e2022057990/188304/Sleep-Related-Infant-Deaths-Updated-2022?_ga=2.9707632.432797828.1686618288-757762394.1673300532%3fautologincheck%3dredirected

2.    Melatonin in breastmilk - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501863/

3.    Effects of darkness on infant sleep – Kaneshi, Y. et al. Influence of light exposure at nighttime on sleep development and body growth of preterm infants. Sci Rep. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4753683/

4.    Article – How Dark Should My Child’s Bedroom Really Be? - https://www.playsleepgrow.com/articles/dark-room

5.    Information on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) from the Hearing Health Foundation - https://hearinghealthfoundation.org/keeplistening/decibels

6.    Information on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) - https://www.asha.org/public/hearing/loud-noise-dangers/

7.    Coleman-Phox, K. et al. Use of a fan during sleep and the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/380273