Just Chill Parenting Podcast

S2E1 Why Won’t My Baby Self-Settle?

Just Chill Parenting Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode of Just Chill Parenting Podcast, Rosey tackles one of the most common parenting questions: “Why won’t my baby self-settle?”

She breaks down what self-settling really means, and clears up the confusion between self-settling and self-soothing. Rosey dives into age-appropriate expectations, explores common obstacles like discomfort and developmental milestones, and explains why self-settling is a skill that takes time, patience, and consistency to develop.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing the right thing or how to support your baby in learning this important skill, this episode is packed with practical tips, gentle guidance, and reassurance to help you on your parenting journey.

Tune in to learn how to create a calm sleep environment, manage sleep associations, and empower your baby to self-settle over time.

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