Planning your next family trip and worried about how your little one will sleep away from home? You’re not alone—and today’s episode is your survival guide to better sleep while traveling with kids. I’m joined by the amazing Rachel Shepard-Otaz —IG @heysleepybaby— certified sleep consultant, founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby, host of the No One Told Us podcast, and mom of three.
I do love to travel. And I even made my husband put it in his vows that he would travel with me wherever I wanted to go—even if we had kids.
— Rachael Shepard-Ohta, @heysleepybaby
From unexpected crib refusals to chaotic bedtimes in shared hotel rooms, Rachael talk all things rest, routines, and realistic expectations.
No matter if you're navigating a full-blown vacation or just sleeping in a new space for a night, Rachael’s advice will help everyone sleep a little better.
Just a few of the questions we tackled in this episode:
- How can I help my baby sleep while traveling?
- How can I manage nap schedules while sightseeing or on the go?
- How do I get back to our sleep routine after a trip?
…plus plenty of real talk about co-sleeping, sleep gear rental, and how to keep your cool when your toddler just won’t nap.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Connect with Rachael: IG @heysleepybaby & heysleepybaby.com
- Download her Guide to Traveling with Babies and Kids
- Know more about the Safe Sleep 7
MORE FROM BABYQUIP:
- Follow us on Instagram: @babyquip
- Check out our blog: https://www.babyquip.com/blog/
- Traveling with little ones? Skip the overpacking—rent cribs, sound machines, blackout curtains, and more at your destination. Save $20 on your $100 rental with code TINYTRAVELERS at babyquip.com
- Check out babyquip.com/toys to explore toy rentals that’ll keep your kids happily entertained while you sip that coffee in peace on vacation—just like Rachael did!
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