Quality Sleep for Toddlers and Moms with Lauren Olsen of @sleepandthecity

The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks · Mar 17, 2020 · 1m

Host Vanessa Quigley is joined by co-host (and sister) Shelly to talk to pediatric sleep expert Lauren Olson about how we can get our kids to sleep - and Shelly REALLY needs the help. Her darling 18-month-old is waking up 5x a night. Here are a few tips Lauren shared: Tip 1. Try not to give your toddler food an hour before bedtime - their bodies will be wanting to digest instead of falling asleep. BUT - if you have to give a snack, did you know bananas have tryptophan in it??? Go with that. Tip 2. Make sure your child is getting their caloric needs met during the day. Tip 3. Wean your child…