Creating Well-Rested Families
Hey! I’m Unnati Patel, your certified pediatric sleep consultant, and virtual mom bestie. Are you tired of the endless guessing game when it comes to your baby's next nap time? Have you tried everything to improve your baby's sleep but nothing seems to help? If you answered YES to any of these then you are in the right place. We are on a mission to create well-rested families by providing you with all of the baby sleep help you need so you can feel confident in the approaches you take in your parenting journey. Wondering how you can create a well-rested family and foster thriving, confident parenting? Here's your action plan: Subscribe now to receive a weekly dose of support and actionable baby sleep help. New episodes drop every week, offering the latest in baby sleep solutions and helping you gain the confidence you need for a restful and thriving parenting experience. Ready to say goodbye to sleepless nights? Just hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss a single baby sleep tip that will help you feel well-rested, confident, and thrive in your parenting journey.
Episodes
The witching hour with your baby can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve tried everything and your baby is still fussy, crying, and fighting sleep in the evening. This late afternoon or evening fussiness is one of the most common baby sleep struggles, and today I’m giving you 5 practical, parent-tested ways to survive the witching hour and help your baby settle faster.
Whether you’re dealing with a...
Is your baby suddenly waking more at night? Crying the second you leave the room? Refusing naps or bedtime routines they used to handle just fine? It could be separation anxiety—a completely normal (but totally exhausting) phase many babies and toddlers go through.
In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, I’m breaking down:
- What separation anxiety actually is and why it’s a good sign for your...
Life with little ones can feel chaotic, especially when sleep routines get thrown off. In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, I’m sharing why I took a short break, what real life has looked like behind the scenes, and how our family hit reset after a weekend full of overstimulation and late nights.
If you're a parent trying to get your baby or toddler back on a consistent sleep schedule—o...
Have you ever felt trapped by your child’s sleep schedule?
Like you have to be the one doing bedtime, the one waking up at night, the one carrying the weight of sleep struggles? I’ve been there. For almost a year, my oldest daughter relied on me for sleep—meaning no flexibility, no breaks, and no trips without major stress.
But this past week, I attended the Mom 2.0 Summit for three days, and you know wh...
Struggling with baby or toddler sleep problems? In this special episode, I’m sharing a recent live Instagram Q&A session, answering real questions from parents just like you!
👉 Is your baby waking up crying at night and needing to be rocked back to sleep?
👉 Dealing with early morning wakings (EMW) no matter what you do?
👉 Wondering if it’s okay to re-sleep train after co-sleeping?
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Planning a family vacation?
Learn from our recent trip to Hyatt Ziva Riveria Cancun as I share real-life travel wins, lessons learned, and tips to make traveling with kids easier!
From navigating late flights and hotel room upgrades to maximizing kids’ clubs and packing smarter, this episode is packed with practical advice for parents traveling with their littles.
You’ll hear:
- Why I’ll never book a la...
If bedtime feels like a never-ending battle, and your child struggles with sensory sensitivities, ADHD, autism, or just can’t seem to settle down, you are not alone. Sleep challenges are super common—especially for neurodivergent kids—but the good news is, there are ways to help.
In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, I’m chatting with Jess Toews, Co-founder and CEO of Brainvive, about the dee...
Feeding your baby can feel overwhelming with all the conflicting advice out there. In today’s episode, I sit down with the authors of Fed Is Best and the founders of the Fed Is Best Foundation to bust common feeding myths and provide evidence-based guidance on infant feeding.
We discuss:
🍼 The realities of breastfeeding vs. formula feeding and why both can support a thriving baby
❌ Bottle refusa...
Welcome to Season 2 of Creating Well-Rested Families!
In this kickoff episode, I’m catching you up on what’s been happening behind the scenes, sharing some heartfelt reminders for moms in the thick of it, and, of course, giving you some helpful baby and toddler sleep tips.
Plus, I’m unveiling some exciting changes coming to Nested to Rested Sleep!
✨ Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:
✅ Life and...
In this episode, hear firsthand from families in my 5-day beta group coaching program as they celebrate their sleep wins after just night 1 of implementing our gentle sleep training methods. Keep in mind names of families and babies have not been shared to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
From longer stretches of sleep to newfound confidence in bedtime routines, these stories showcase the...
In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, I am sharing the audio from an Instagram LIVE I did a few months back with Kary from the Solid Starts team.
We chat about starting solids and how it can impact your baby’s sleep. We dive into essential topics, including how to know if your baby is ready to start solids, the connection between mealtime routines and better sleep, and tips to make...
The holiday season is magical—but it can wreak havoc on your baby’s sleep schedule!
In this episode, I’m sharing expert tips to help you manage your baby’s sleep during the busiest time of the year. Whether you're traveling, attending holiday gatherings, or hosting family at home, you’ll learn how to:
- Plan your travel around your baby’s naps and bedtime
- Recreate a cozy and familiar slee...
In this episode, I’m answering four baby sleep questions submitted over on Instagram this week!
We’ll cover topics like when to start sleep training a 3-4 month old, how to use the pacifier without it becoming a habit or dropping it if it already is one, transitioning a toddler from no nap to quiet time, and fading out sleep associations.
Tune in for practical advice on managing your...
Managing Potty Training and Sleep For Your Toddler: With Guest Expert Jessica from Rooted in Routine
In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica from Rooted in Routine, who shares expert insights on how to successfully manage two big milestones in a toddler’s life: potty training and sleep routines. For many parents, the challenges of sleep regressions, nighttime accidents, and potty training setbacks can feel overwhelming. Jessica helps us tackle these topics with practical advice to help parents support t...
In this short episode, I’m answering three baby sleep questions submitted over on Instagram this week!
We’ll cover topics like night feeds for a 5-month-old, how to know when your baby is ready for a 3-nap schedule, and what to do if your 8-month-old baby only sleeps one sleep cycle at bedtime.
These tips are designed to help you navigate nap transitions and improve your baby’s indep...
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Parkhurst of Previa Alliance to discuss the unique challenges of navigating solo parenting while being married to medicine. We share personal stories, including how we met our significant others and the realities of marriage in the medical field, from the loneliness and isolation it can bring to the struggles of maintaining a healthy relationship.
We dive deep into ...
In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, we’re diving into a popular baby sleep myth: "Will giving your baby a formula bottle or adding cereal to their bottle help them sleep better or longer?"
Many tired parents have tried these methods in hopes of improving sleep. I know I sure did with my daughter. Guilty.
But do they actually work? Listen for the full breakdown...
Have you ever googled "When will my baby sleep through the night?"...
In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, we’re diving into one of the most common questions parents ask: When will my baby sleep through the night?
We’ll cover:
- What age most babies start sleeping through the night
- Factors that determine when your baby will sleep longer stretches
- Practical tips to help your...
In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, we chat with expert Brooke Boruff of Infant Insights. Brooke is a pediatric occupational therapist, mom of two, and founder of Infant Insights where she helps educate parents on all things baby and infant development.
It was such a fun conversation and we covered many important topics.
Topics covered:
- Developmental milestones babies reach i...
Are you a new parent looking for reliable advice on how to keep your baby safe while sleeping? In this episode, we cover the "ABCs of Safe Sleep"—a simple guide to help ensure your baby sleeps safely from day one.
Tune in to learn:
- The meaning behind the "ABCs of Safe Sleep" (Alone, Back, Crib) and why these guidelines are vital for newborns and infants
- How to create the safest slee...
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