Is your newborn wide awake at night, but sleeps peacefully all afternoon? You're likely dealing with day/night confusion, a completely normal—but totally exhausting—part of early parenthood.

In this episode, pediatric sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi breaks down:

• What day/night confusion really is and why it happens

• The simple environmental changes that help your baby reset their internal clock

• How to use light and dark to gently guide your newborn’s circadian rhythm

• How long it can take to "fix" day/night confusion

• When and how to start capping naps

• What “progress” actually looks like during this phase (hint: small wins matter!)

You’ll also learn why this is a temporary developmental phase, and how consistent day/night signaling can help it resolve sooner—often by 6 weeks of age.

If you're in the thick of it, Allison's guidance will help you feel reassured and empowered as you support your baby's sleep development from the start.

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May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Each of the ten episodes we have dedicated to this important subject offers a slightly different perspective. Listen in and help spread the word by forwarding an episode or two to a new mom in your life.

Episodes:

29. My Postpartum Anxiety Story

30. How to Keep Reaching for the Light with Britt Davis

31. Sleep Makes Such a Difference with Caroline Vasquez

32. Where Did I Go with Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy

82. The Postpartum Journey from the Perspective of Three Husbands with Mike Vasquez, Alex Grant and Todd Kennedy

84. Planning for Your Mental Health Postpartum with Kayce Hodos

135. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of an OB/GYN with Dr. Nicole Rankins

136. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of a Pediatrician with Dr. Stephanie Grice

137. How Postpartum Support International Supports Parents with President and CEO Wendy Davis

138. Maternal Mental Health: What I Want Every Parent To Know

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