You’ve probably heard that feeding your baby to sleep can create a sleep crutch—but what about keeping a feeding in the bedtime routine without letting your baby fall asleep during it? In this episode, I’m breaking down why a bedtime feeding can be a helpful part of your evening wind-down, how to include it without reinforcing a sleep association, and simple tweaks that support independent sleep while keeping that sweet feeding moment.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why feeding before bed doesn’t have to be a “bad habit”
• The key shift that makes a bedtime feed work with your sleep goals
• What to do after the feeding to help your baby fall asleep on their own
• How this small change can lead to longer stretches of sleep overnight

If you’ve been wondering whether to keep or change the bedtime feeding, this episode is for you.

Resources & Links:

• DM me your bedtime routine @sleepandwellnesscoach
• Want to work together 1:1? Learn more at sleepandwellnesscoach.com

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