If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “is this normal?” in the middle of the night, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Ashley breaks down some of the most common baby behaviors that cause parents stress, anxiety, and second-guessing — and explains why many of them are actually developmentally normal. Normal doesn’t always mean easy, but understanding what’s typical can help reduce unnecessary worry in those early months.

• Why newborn sleep can be surprisingly noisy

• The truth about short naps in the first few months

• What cluster feeding really means (and what it doesn’t)

• Why wanting to be held isn’t a “bad habit”

• Why you might be concerned if Baby sleeps too long

Whether you’re pregnant, in the newborn stage, or supporting someone who is, this episode will help you feel more confident and less alone.

• Learn more about working with Ashley: Birth Baby Sleep

• Find out more about the 2026 Pregnancy & Parenting Expo

• Explore classes and support inside the Bringing Up Baby VIP Community

• Follow along on Instagram @birth_baby_sleep

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In this episode, Osteopath Kaitlyn Sobey breaks down what’s really happening in babies labelled with reflux or colic, and how some birth experiences can create tension that affects feeding, digestion, and comfort. We explore common signs of tension parents can spot at home, when collaboration between an osteopath and lactation consultant is most helpful, what changes to expect after treatment, and how to tell when a baby is truly relaxed in their body. A clear, calming guide for parents navigating early feeding and settling challenges.

HOST: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep | WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM

GUEST: Kaitlyn Sobey, Osteopath with Cornerstone Naturopathic | WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM

In this episode, we chat with speech-language pathologist Juliana McLaren about how babies develop chewing and feeding skills.

Juliana breaks down when and how chewing emerges, what really matters when starting solids, and how different feeding approaches — from baby-led weaning to spoon-feeding — shape oral development. She also shares practical tips for supporting your baby’s feeding journey, and signs it might be time to seek help.

For more information:

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital's Feeding According to Development Level chart.

Host: Ashley Cooley, owner of Birth Baby Sleep
Website: www.birthbabysleep.ca
Instagram and Facebook @birth_baby_sleep

Guest: Juliana McLaren, owner of One Bite at a Time: Swallowing and Speech Services
Website: www.1biteatatime.ca
Instagram @1biteatatimeca