EPISODE · Jul 12, 2025 · 45 MIN
E 3: Why won't my baby sleep?
from Best for Baby | Expert Baby Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Mums · host Physio Baby Ltd
In this important episode, Lisa tackles one of the most exhausting and emotional challenges for new parents — baby sleep problems. Drawing from her years as a paediatric physiotherapist and her own experience as a mum to a sleep-challenged baby, Lisa breaks down the most common sleep issues parents face and offers practical, evidence-based solutions you can start today.In This Episode, Lisa Covers:✅ The 4 most common baby sleep problems:Frequent night wakings beyond expected for their ageShort daytime naps and inability to link sleep cyclesBabies who struggle to fall asleep independentlyDay-night confusion in newborns✅ Why babies don’t instinctively know how to fall asleep — and how you can gently teach them over time.✅ The essential role of awake tummy time, natural daylight exposure, and movement stimulation during the day in promoting better sleep at night.✅ How our modern safe sleep guidelines (Back to Sleep campaign) unintentionally contribute to disrupted baby sleep — and safe, physiotherapist-approved ways to counteract these effects.✅ Practical tips on:Swaddling safely and effectively (with a link to Lisa’s free video tutorial)Creating an ideal sleep environment (including blackout blinds & white noise)Supporting babies through sleep transitions📌 Resources Mentioned:Swaddling Made Simple — Free Video Tutorial https://physiobaby.co.uk/swaddling-made-simpleEpisode 1: The Truth about Tummy Time — podcast episode on safe, effective tummy time tipsWhite Noise Machine: https://amzn.to/44tOzblGRO Anywhere Blackout Blinds: https://amzn.to/46cH0HvFind more Resources: www.physiobaby.co.ukConnect with Lisa here!For help on: Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!
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E 3: Why won't my baby sleep?
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