When it comes to creating the best nursery and sleep environment for your little one, most parents think about blackout curtains, white noise, and cozy sleep sacks. But there’s one element of the nursery that often gets overlooked, and it can have a big impact on your baby’s health and sleep quality: the air they breathe.

In this week’s episode of The Kids Sleep Show, I sat down with Alex Melecki, Co-Founder and CEO of Sereniby, to talk about the powerful benefits of using an air purifier in your nursery. From reducing allergens and airborne irritants to supporting deeper, more restful sleep, an air purifier can be a simple yet transformative addition to your child’s sleep space.

If you’ve ever wondered whether an air purifier is worth it or how to choose the right one, this conversation will give you the answers and peace of mind you’re looking for.

About Our Guest: Alex Melecki is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sereniby, a wellness technology company dedicated to providing babies with the clean air they need for a safer, healthier start. Before founding Sereniby, Alex spent his career as a strategy consultant helping Fortune 500 companies build and launch new products. He and his wife, Lexi, a pediatric nurse, began thinking differently about the role of indoor air in health and safety as they prepared for the arrival of their first child.

With Lexi’s background in pediatric health, Alex’s expertise in product development, and their shared experience as new parents, they quickly realized how overlooked indoor air quality is in conversations about infant wellness—and how limited the available products were for helping parents create the right environment at home. That insight sparked a new path: Alex left consulting, and together they spent nearly two years building the product they wished had existed for their own nursery—a purpose-designed air purifier and monitor, built from the ground up for the needs of babies and their parents. Along the way, they welcomed their second child, a son who became the first baby to ever have a Sereniby in his nursery.

Alex and Lexi live in Philadelphia, along with their two young children and their neurotic but lovable miniature poodle.

Discussions Include:

• Do I need an air purifier for a baby?
• What features do you look for in an air purifier for a nursery?
• Are air purifiers safe for a baby's nursery?

Resources & Links:

• View Website To Learn More Use Code SLEEP for a10% discount at Checkout
• Follow Sereniby on Instagram

This week, I am welcoming Stefanie Broes, the co-founder of Moonbird, a health tech start-up active in the well-being space. Moonbird is the world's first handheld breath pacer and is all about making breathwork accessible to let people live healthier and happier lives. The product is used to decrease stress, manage anxiety, and combat sleeping problems. Stefanie has a medical background, a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, and a master's in IP and data protection law. Before starting Moonbird she worked in two other start-up companies. When she discovered the effectiveness of breathing exercises to tackle her own sleeping issues, she submerged herself in the matter.

Moonbird originated in Belgium, as the brainchild of Stefanie and Michael Broes, a brother and sister duo. When Stefanie suffered from sleeping problems, she tried breathwork but struggled to keep her focus on the breath. Moonbird is based on the calming power of affective touch. This refers to the slow, soft physical contact that, as social mammals, we’re pre-wired to find soothing. This revolutionary tool guides you intuitively, helping you to breathe slowly. Simply hold moonbird in your hand, and sync your breathing to the device: inhale when it expands, exhale when it deflates.

Discussions on the Show Include:

Resources & Links:

• View Website To Learn More Use Code TINY TRANSITIONS for a discount at Checkout

• Follow Moonbird on Instagram

Join us this week as we welcome Pediatrician and Holistic Health Coach Dr. Varisa Perlman, MD to the Podcast to discuss LaPetite Cream and the results that led her to collaborate with the French founders because the results were so unbelievable. While we initially met them at PreggoExpo New York, we quickly fell in love with the results of just trying for our hands, let alone a baby's bottom & we are blessed to bring the education to the US and around the world and share how you too can say goodbye to diaper rash on baby forever!

About our Guest: Dr Varisa Perlman is a pediatrician of 25 years who is also trained as a health coach and postpartum doula. She has practiced in Michigan and Miami and is currently in NYC. Dr Perlman believes that caring for children requires empowering parents. Happy parents make healthy children.

Discussions on the Show Include:

• How to treat severe diaper rash
• How to get rid of diaper rash
• Using LaPetite Cream remedies a baby's rash on the body
• What the French do that’s different to prevent severe diaper rash
• How LaPetite cream is made & why it works
  

Resources:

• Varisabperlman.com
• Lapetitecreme.com
• Follow on Instagram

Could the root of your child’s sleep struggles be tied to something deeper, like oral function or how they breathe? In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Leslie Pasco, founder of MyoWway Centers, to unpack the surprising connection between airway health, myofunctional therapy, and pediatric sleep.

As a seasoned dentist, entrepreneur, and airway health advocate, Dr. Pasco brings a unique, whole-child perspective to how functional oral development plays a critical role in sleep quality, behavior, and even long-term wellness. We explore what most parents (and even some providers) are missing when it comes to mouth breathing, tongue ties, and sleep-disordered breathing, and what you can do about it.

Whether you’re a parent navigating chronic sleep disruptions, an educator noticing daytime behavioral challenges, or a provider looking to better understand root-cause pediatric care, this conversation is full of insight, validation, and hope.

Episode Highlights:

• What myofunctional therapy is—and why it matters in childhood development
• The connection between oral function and sleep, mood, and attention
• Early signs of airway issues in infants and toddlers
• Why mouth breathing and tongue posture are more than cosmetic concerns

Resources:

• MyoWay Center for Kids: https://www.myowaycenters.com/
• Follow in Instagram here

This week, I’m sitting down with Ben Norment, founder of Stork Exchange, the modern marketplace giving open box, overstock, and returned baby products a new purpose.

In a world where 20% of returned baby gear ends up in landfills, most of it never even used, Stork Exchange, based in Charlotte, NC, is building a smarter, more sustainable way for families to shop. By rescuing top-brand products from the waste stream and making them available at major discounts, Stork Exchange is helping parents save money, reduce waste, and make more thoughtful choices for their families and the planet.

Episode Highlights:

• What is baby gear open box & overstock?
• How do you select merchants to work with?
• What happens to most returns & the environmental impact?
• How often are new products added?

Resources:

• Website: www.storkexchange.co
• Instagram: Follow Stork Exchange here

This week on the Kids Sleep Show, I welcomed Ellen Murphy, the founder of Sona, formerly Belly Baloo, to discuss her new product that enables you to get photos from your ultrasound right to your phone during your appointment. It’s amazing to see how far technology has come and what amazing things Sona is bringing to the space. If you are expecting your first or next, you don’t want to miss this episode.

Episode Highlights:

• How did Sona come to be?
• What did you notice during your time in the Ultrasound Tech space?
• How do you hope Sona will change the landscape of the pregnancy and postpartum period in relation to the availability of images?
• What exciting things do you have in store for the business as you scale?

Resources:

• Learn More at Sonagram.com
• Follow on Instagram

It starts the moment you walk out of the room, your baby bursts into tears like you’ve just left for good. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Separation anxiety is a completely normal part of your baby’s development—but that doesn’t make it any less exhausting, especially when it starts to affect sleep.

In this episode of The Kids Sleep Show, we’re digging deep into what separation anxiety is, when it typically shows up, and most importantly, how you can support your baby through it, without losing your mind or sacrificing sleep. I’ll share why this emotional milestone is a sign of healthy attachment (yay!) and offer practical, gentle strategies to help your little one feel safe, secure, and yes, ready to sleep soundly, even when you’re not in sight.

From creating consistent routines to practicing mini “goodbye” exercises during the day, you’ll walk away with actionable tools you can start using tonight. Whether you’re a first-time parent or you’ve been through this before, this episode will give you the confidence and calm to navigate separation anxiety like a pro.

Listen in and let’s help your baby (and you) get the rest you both deserve.

Episode Highlights

• What is separation anxiety?

• How do you identify if it is separation anxiety with baby?

• How old is a baby when separation anxiety begins?

• What is some advice to support and help a baby through separation anxiety?

Resources:

• Free Video Training: 5 Changes to Make Today that will Fix Sleep Tonight

• Sample Schedule Generator

• Book a Free Call about 1:1 Services

• Join the Sleep Steps Do-It-Yourself Sleep Training

• Follow us on Instagram @TinyTransitions

• Learn More about Tiny Transitions

In this episode of The Kids Sleep Show Podcast, I sit down with the General Manager Charlotte Wenham of Baby Shusher, the must-have sleep tool that’s helping parents everywhere soothe their little ones to sleep. We dive into the science behind rhythmic shushing, how the Baby Shusher mimics real-life soothing techniques, and why it’s a game-changer for tired parents.

We also explore the brand’s journey, its mission to support better sleep for babies (and parents!), and what’s next for this innovative company. Whether you’re a new parent, a sleep consultant, or just fascinated by the baby product industry, this conversation is packed with insights and a look at some of their newest products that we know your baby & toddler will love to sleep through the night with!

Episode Highlights

• How did the original sound of the baby shusher start?

• Why is the sound so popular with babies?

• Can the Baby Shusher help my baby sleep through the night?

• What are some exciting new toddler products that can help older littles settle with the same comfort and sound from the Shusher?

Resources:

• Follow Baby Shusher on Instagram

• Learn More about Baby Shusher on their website