Forget what you’ve heard about sleep training — let’s explore a baby-led, flexible approach. Like many parents, Rachael Shepard-Ohta, founder of Hey Sleepy Baby and host of the No One Told Us podcast, discovered that traditional sleep training methods didn’t work for her child. In this episode, we debunk common misconceptions about sleep training and discuss the surprising benefits of co-sleeping and bed sharing.

Rachael shares the methods that helped her overcome her child’s four-month sleep regression, how her approach evolved with each child, and where to find trustworthy resources on safe sleep practices. Join our conversation to explore different sleep options and rethink what works best for your family!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Sleep training versus a baby-led sleep approach
• Rachael’s evolving sleep strategies for her children
• Misconceptions about co-sleeping and bed sharing
• Safe co-sleeping practices and resources
• Managing a growing business and family life
• Misconceptions about sleep training
• How to choose the right sleep approach for your family

Connect with Rachael Shepard-Ohta:
https://heysleepybaby.com/
https://www.instagram.com/heysleepybaby/

Listen to Rachael’s podcast, No One Told Us:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-one-told-us/id1704569686

Resources:
Safe Infant Sleep by James McKenna
The Safe Sleep Seven

Connect with Saba Bosuener:
https://www.instagram.com/sababosuener/

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I'd love to hear what you thought and if you're curious about any topics that you'd like me to explore, you can email me at hello@partnesbeyondparenthood.com.

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