Q&A: Sleep Schedules, Crutches & Overtired Chaos

Q&A: Sleep Schedules, Crutches & Overtired Chaos

February 17, 2026 · 21 min · Season 1 · Episode 235

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This episode answers the top five sleep questions related to infants and sleep training.

Answering this week's Top 5 Sleep Questions. This week’s questions highlight the following topics: - What are good wake windows for a 5 month old? And what is the feeding schedule at this age? I’m feeling lost. - What’s a good bedtime range for a 3.5 month old? - Is there any risk that a comfort object becomes a sleep crutch? How can I prevent that? - How do you prevent over tiredness when sleep training for naps? Won’t she get super overtired if she just refuses to sleep in her c...

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Host: Erin Junker

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