The Confident Motherhood Podcast
Whether you’re a tired mom battling sleepless nights with your baby or toddler, or an expecting mom seeking empowerment and advocacy as you prepare for birth, this podcast is for you. The Confident Motherhood Podcast is your go-to resource for holistic pregnancy coaching, personalized sleep solutions, and heart-centered guidance to support you through every stage of motherhood.
Hosted by Anne, a pregnancy coach and pediatric holistic sleep consultant, each episode offers practical strategies, empowering insights, and compassionate support so you can feel confident and empowered in your motherhood journey. You don’t have to navigate this alone—tune in and discover the tools, tips, and encouragement you need to thrive as a mom.
Confidence, peace, and empowerment are just a click away!
The Confident Motherhood Podcast
What age can I start sleep training my baby? 3 Keys to Coaching under 6 Months
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Is waiting until six months to “fix” your baby’s sleep actually helping—or quietly making things harder?
If you’ve been told you have to wait until six months to address sleep, you may be stuck in endless night wakings, short naps, and wondering why nothing seems to improve—while feeling unsure, overwhelmed, and afraid of doing the wrong thing.
Here’s the truth: sleep coaching isn’t all-or-nothing. When done in a developmentally appropriate, supportive way, babies under six months can learn healthy sleep skills—without being left alone, without eliminating night feeds, and without aggressive methods. The key isn’t whether you coach early…it’s how you do it.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
- Why “sleep training” is often misunderstood—and why methods like Cry It Out and Ferber aren’t the only options
- How in-room, hands-on coaching allows babies under six months to learn independent sleep with parental support
- Why keeping night feeds can actually support sleep progress (and when babies naturally drop them)
- How flexibility with naps and responsiveness to development creates better long-term sleep success
You don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode or wait months hoping sleep will magically improve—there is a thoughtful, responsive way forward that supports both you and your baby.
Free Sleep Resource: 3 Steps to Stress-Free Sleep Infant & Toddler Guide Download Here
New Sleep Support! The Empowered Sleep Coaching Circle: a 5-week self-led sleep coaching experience customizable + expert weekly like support calls
Check it out Here
Free Pregnancy Resource: 5-Days to Confident Birth Prep, Free Email Course! Get Started Here
Ready to get some sleep? Book a free sleep call
Connect with Anne: Website | TikTok | Instagram
Liked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @empowered.with.anne
Love the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!
Background music credit: Shebloom Instagram