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This week on The Night Feed, I’m diving into one of the most divisive and emotionally loaded topics in modern parenting: sleep training. More specifically, the question so many mums end up Googling through tears in the middle of the night: Is cry it out actually harmful? We talk about why this debate feels louder than ever, how social media has turned baby sleep into a moral battleground, and what the research from the past decade actually says about sleep training and attachment. I read a listener email from a mum caught between exhaustion and instinct, unpack what people really mean when they say “cry it out,” and gently walk through the science around attachment, stress, and cortisol without fear-mongering or judgement. This episode isn’t about telling you what to do. It’s about making space for nuance, reality, and compassion for yourself. Because most parents aren’t choosing a method, they’re choosing survival.  In this episode we talk about: Why the sleep training debate feels so intense right nowWhat “cry it out” actually means (and why it’s not one thing)What the research says about sleep training and attachmentStress, cortisol, and what gets misunderstood onlineWhy shame, not sleep methods causes the most harmA gentler way to think about sleep decisions in early motherhood Self-care tip: I share a simple but powerful idea for new mums: creating a “closing ritual” for your day to help your nervous system stand down, even if the night is broken. If you’re listening in the dark, feeling torn, tired, and unsure  you’re not alone. And you’re not doing this wrong.  I’d love to hear where you land on this. You can email me, message me, or drop a comment. [email protected] Femometer Ring:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJXVWCH6?maas=maas_adg_F28889BB73736EDCF4EC8FFEA30A50F0_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1 Use code THENIGHTFEED for 20% off Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome back to The Night Feed. I’m Charlotte, and this episode starts with a bit of a rant because honestly… some days that’s where we’re at. This week’s unpaid sponsor is scrolling when the baby sleeps. You know the drill. You finally lay down, baby’s settled, and suddenly you’ve lost 45 minutes to your phone and feel worse than when you started. In this episode, I talk about an unintentional screen-free day and then we get into your messages. A listener writes in with an apology to the parents she once judged before becoming a mum herself. It’s honest, funny, and painfully relatable. A reminder that you don’t truly understand the mental load of motherhood until you’re living inside it. We then talk about what’s trending right now. The rise of posts called Things No One Warned Me About Postpartum. Not shock content. Not advice. Just quiet truths. The loneliness. The boredom. The grief for your old life alongside the love for your baby. The anger at systems and expectations. The relief of finally hearing someone else say, did this happen to you too? This episode is about naming the parts of postpartum life that were filtered out for years. Because once something has a name, it stops feeling like a personal failure. Self-care this week is simple. Once or twice a day, take five to ten minutes with no phone while your baby is settled. No scrolling. No fixing. Just being. Keep your emails, comments, messages coming [email protected]. Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome back to The Night Feed. I’m Charlotte, and this episode is for the mums who feel like motherhood keeps getting louder; more rules, more opinions, more pressure, just when you’re already running on empty. The emotions book: The Colour Monster by Anna Llenas.  💌 Weaning Without Losing Your Mind A listener writes in about feeling overwhelmed by weaning: purées vs baby-led weaning, allergens, schedules, and Instagram meals that look better than adult dinners. I talk about how I approached weaning, how much I leaned on instinct, and why there isn’t one “right” way, just what works for your baby and your family. 😴 Contact Naps & “Bad Habits” Another mum asks whether she should be “working on” putting her newborn down, or whether contact naps are something to lean into. I share my honest thoughts on early sleep, habit anxiety, and why meeting your baby’s needs isn’t creating problems, it’s parenting. 💭 The Biggest Lies We’re Sold as New Mums I read through a brilliant thread on the propaganda many of us fell for; from drowsy-but-awake myths, to thinking baby sleep can be fixed, to realising just how unsupported mothers actually are. It’s validating, funny, and painfully true. 📈 What’s Trending: Analog Motherhood Doing less. Trusting more. Stepping away from constant optimisation and back toward intuition. 🧹 Self-Care Suggestion: Have a clear out — physically or mentally. Less stuff, less noise, less pressure. Keep your emails coming: [email protected] Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome back to The Night Feed. I’m Charlotte, and tonight, I’m talking about the quiet shock of early motherhood. The part no one really prepares you for. The part where you love your baby deeply, but still feel disoriented, lost, or like a stranger in your own life. I share honestly about how I’m doing (sleep has been all over the place), a film that stayed with me, and a brilliant trend I came across: baby-friendly comedy clubs for mums. Judgement-free spaces where feeding, crying, and chaos are expected, and laughter is just for us. A listener writes in during a 3:14am feed about feeling like she’s disappeared since becoming a mum, grieving who she was before while loving her baby fiercely. I talk about why feeling lost doesn’t mean you’re broken. It usually means you’re becoming someone new. Another mum shares the heartbreak of going back to work when her baby is just three months old: the grief of the bubble ending, the anger at short maternity leave, and the ache of stretching bedtime just to steal more closeness. This episode is for anyone awake right now, feeling tender, unsure, and quietly overwhelmed. You’re not alone. Keep your emails coming to [email protected] Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Hello and welcome back to The Night Feed. I’m Charlotte, and this episode is a gentle, honest reflection on Christmas, motherhood, and the emotional weight that often sits quietly underneath it all, especially in the newborn stage. This week, I’m talking about what Christmas can really look like when you’re a new mum. Not the picture-perfect version, but the one that happens at 2:47am, holding your baby in the glow of the tree lights, feeling exhausted and full of love all at once. In this episode, I share: 🎄 Christmas With a Newborn A beautiful listener message about spending the first Christmas night awake, feeding a baby while the house sleeps and how those moments, though small and quiet, can be unforgettable. 🤒 Being Ill as a Mum How being unwell hits differently when you don’t get to rest, opt out, or recover properly because someone still needs you. 🧠 Mental Health & Missing Your Old Life A deeply honest post from a new mum who managed a 3.5-minute shower before being needed again and the complicated grief of missing your child-free life while loving your baby more than anything. I reflect on holding two opposing truths at once, and why that doesn’t make you ungrateful it makes you human. 😴 When Baby Sleep Becomes Overwhelming Why modern baby sleep can feel like a full-time mental load: wake windows, regressions, routines and how I’m learning to let structure be a guide, not a rulebook. A reminder that flexibility is not failure, and helping your baby more on hard days isn’t “backtracking.” 📱 What’s Trending: Social Media & Wellbeing Thoughts on wellbeing apps, Instagram as a “mind killer,” and a raw rant on how postpartum vulnerability is often exploited by guilt-based parenting content. A reminder to protect your peace because every time you feel bad scrolling, someone else profits. 🛁 Self-Care Reminder A gentle but important truth: a shower isn’t self-care it’s a basic need. You deserve more than survival mode. Keep your emails coming to [email protected]. Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Hello and welcome back to The Night Feed! I’m Charlotte, and this week we’re talking about the parts of motherhood that no one really prepares you for; the loneliness, the noise, and the reminder that every baby truly is different. It’s been a big week, my little one hit the 6-month milestone, and I’ve been reflecting on how much (and how fast) everything changes in this stage. Tonight I'm talking loneliness, sensory overload and why tantrums are an important part of development. I'm also sharing a tip on why 20 minutes of quality time can make a huge difference for you and your little ones. If you'd like to share your stories, tips or ask me anything email [email protected].  Goodnight! Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Hello and welcome back to the Night Feed. Tonight I'm discussing the emotional whiplash of going back to work postpartum and why 12 weeks of maternity leave is straight up cruel. Plus an oh-so-relatable look at sleepless nights, frosty mornings, and the small joys of parenting in December. As always if you enjoyed the episode, please remember to like/subscribe and leave a review.  If you have anything to share, drop me an email [email protected].  Goodnight!  Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome back to The Night Feed​: your comforting corner of camaraderie and conversation for the long nights of new motherhood. In this episode,​ I reflect on the post that inspired this week’s title​: 'To the Young Mothers Who Are So Very Tired' and share listener letters that perfectly capture the beauty, frustration, and humour of early motherhood. Quote of the Week: “Radical acceptance isn’t giving up, it’s exhaling. It’s saying: this is hard, this is now, and it won’t be forever.” Whether you’re weaning, leaking, rocking, or just trying to make it through the night, this episode is your reminder that you’re doing better than you think and you’re never alone in it. ​Keep your emails coming in to [email protected]. Goodnight!  Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome back to The Night Feed, your cosy, honest companion for the sleepless hours of new motherhood. This week’s unpaid sponsor: Fireworks. Because nothing says “relax, the baby’s finally asleep” quite like a 45-minute pyrotechnic display - happy Bonfire Night fellow parents 🫠 In this episode, I dive into: 🌕 Full Moon Energy – Does the moon really mess with our moods and sleep? I break down the science and the feels; from studies on melatonin to why midwives swear by “busier nights.” 🦷 Teething Talk – From fridge-cold toys to amber necklaces, we explore what works, what doesn’t, and what’s actually safe. 💔 Losing Friends After Baby – A moving letter from listener Hannah in Bristol on how motherhood changed her friendships, and learning to find new, deeper connections. 🚗 Car Cheat Code – The unexpected sound that instantly calms a crying baby during car meltdowns (hint: it’s not The Happy Song). 👶 “I’m With the Boomers on This One” – A hilarious thread of mum opinions that might just restore your sanity: Babies need socks.Crying doesn’t equal trauma.Not every toy has to be wooden and beige.It’s okay if you fed your baby from a jar.🎄 What’s Trending: Elf on the Shelf season is coming: brace yourselves. 🫶 Self-Care Reminder: Lower the bar, and call it self-care. Sometimes the most nurturing thing you can do is let the laundry sit, eat toast for dinner, and stop trying to be the “old you.” ✨ Quote of the Week: “When you stop chasing the version of you before motherhood, you finally meet the stronger, softer version you were meant to become.” Keep your emails coming to [email protected] Goodnight! Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome back to The Night Feed, the podcast here to keep you new mums company through those long, sleepless nights.  This week I had a chat with the lovely Mailee Dunn in Western Australia. We spoke about Elimination Communication (toilet training from as young as newborn) and she shared her experience, advice and tips if this is something you're looking to try. Here's the resources Mailee recommends in the episode: "The Diaper-Free Baby" by Christine Gross-loh. Facebook - Elimination communication support group. Instagram - search Elimination Communication for lots of reels with tips  https://godiaperfree.com/elimination-communication/ YouTube 'elimination communication' for practical videos Podcasts 'elimination communication' and choose from selection Keep your emails coming in to [email protected] Have a restful night ahead, goodnight! Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome back to The Night Feed, the podcast keeping new mums company through those long, sleepless nights. In this episode, I read listener emails that will make you laugh, cry, and feel a little more human. From Sophie’s 3am comparison spiral (“Why do all the other mums look like they’ve got it together?”) to Laura’s unforgettable baby class blowout (yes, there was poo everywhere), and Emma’s heartfelt question about missing her old self: this episode is a comforting reminder that none of us have it all figured out. I also shares a simple self-care tip for exhausted mums, plus a trending TikTok tip. Whether you’re pacing the floor, cluster feeding, or trying to drink a hot cup of tea for once, this one’s for you. 💛 In this episode: Mum confessions that will make you feel seenHow to stop comparing yourself to “perfect” mums onlineThe blowout that shook baby sensoryReconnecting with the person you were before motherhoodCharlotte’s self-care idea: have a treat day — because you deserve one 🎧 Tune in wherever you are; from Houston to Perth to Reykjavik, and join the growing Night Feed community of mums awake together around the world. If you’d like to send me your voice notes or a letter it’s [email protected]. Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome to The Night Feed; your late-night companion for comfort, camaraderie, and a good laugh through the chaos of motherhood. In this episode, I share: Unpaid Sponsor: Freaking Yourself Out on the Night Feed — because 3am brain spirals are real. First Solo School Run With Three Kids: How it actually went (spoiler: not calmly). Listener Confession From Sydney: A hilarious day of baby-clothes-gone-pink, coffee-in-the-cereal, and phones in the bin: pure sleep-deprived gold. Co-Sleeping Around the World: A Japanese mum shares the cultural surprise of how differently the UK approaches baby sleep, and I reflects on why parenting “norms” change from place to place. Toddler Tantrum Hall of Fame: “OPEN THE SKY!” “Too toasty toast!” “Let me hold a raw egg in bed!” - the internet’s best tantrum stories you’ll instantly relate to. Trending Topic: Mindful screen time & co-watching: how to make peace with screens by turning them into connection moments. Self-Care Suggestion: Yoga: even five quiet minutes can reset everything.✨ If you’re feeding in the dark, hiding from the laundry mountain, or just need to hear another mum say “me too”,  this one’s for you. Femometer ring If you're interested in the Femometer ring, you can find it using the link below. Get 20% off with my code THENIGHTFEED. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJXVWCH6?maas=maas_adg_F28889BB73736EDCF4EC8FFEA30A50F0_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&th=1 💌 I'd love to hear from you — your questions, stories, confessions, or anything you're navigating right now. Email me at [email protected] and you might hear your message on an upcoming episode. Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome back to The Night Feed; your late-night companion for the chaos, comfort, and confessions of new motherhood. In this episode, I dive into the realities of postpartum life: the messy, unfiltered kind that no one talks about enough. The Party Embarrassment Story: A little cringe - we’ve all had those mum moments we wish we could rewind.When You Just Feel Rubbish: A heartfelt email from a listener, five months postpartum, wondering how to feel like herself again while still breastfeeding and running on fumes. Modern Motherhood vs “Back in the Day”: Why our grandmothers could “do it all,” and why it’s so different for us now. From two-income households to paid childcare and the invisible weight of mental load: I unpack why it feels harder even when “life is easier.”Real Mum Hacks: From phone-free parenting hours to hilarious quick fixes (like running to the loo during baby’s play-mat time).The True Cheat Code: A sense of humour What’s Trending: “No stage of parenthood is forever and that’s both a relief and a heartbreak.” A reminder to hold on gently, because everything (even the sleepless nights) eventually changes.Whether you’re feeling like you’re drowning in nappies or just need a laugh at 3am, this episode will remind you that you’re doing far better than you think and you’re never alone in it. 🍼 New here? The Night Feed is your space for real motherhood stories, listener letters, late-night honesty, and small pockets of calm in the chaos. Drop me an email [email protected] Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome back to The Night Feed with me, Charlotte – your cosy corner of comfort, camaraderie and conversation for the toughest hours of new parent life. In this episode, I'm diving into: Pram Refusal & Toddler Meltdowns – how I ended up doing the world’s strongest mum challenge with a baby in a sling and a 3-year-old on my hip.Funny Things Kids Say – from “dinosaur laundry mountains” to “pretending to be good girls,” the hilarious honesty of little ones.4-Month Sleep Regression – what it is, why it happens, and how to survive it without losing your mind.Morning Routines (or lack of them!) – the truth about why I don’t wake before my kids, and why that’s totally okay.Weird Baby Hacks That Actually Work – from vacuum cleaner loops to death metal lullabies.Parenting Wisdom – reflections from Jay Shetty’s conversation with Dr. Aliza Pressman on secure attachment, connection over perfection, and why the little things matter most.Self-Care Tip – the “Two-Song Rule” to reset your mood in just seven minutes.Whether you’re rocking through the night, hiding from the laundry pile, or just needing a laugh, this episode will remind you: you’re not alone, you’re doing amazing, and motherhood is equal parts chaos and comedy. 👉 Plus, I’m launching 5-minute meditations for mums on YouTube to help you calm down, reset, and breathe through the overwhelm. Find them on The Night Feed Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNightFeedPodcast Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed

Welcome to another episode of The Night Feed, the podcast for brand new mums wide awake in the middle of the night. In this episode, I chat about the struggles (and laughter) of early motherhood, including: Accidentally coughing your baby awake at nightThe dumbest things new parents admit to doingMaking childhood magical for your kidsFinding the “sweet spot” for age gaps between siblingsPostpartum checks and the reality of post-baby bathsI’d love to hear from you! Share your questions, stories, or even your confessions by emailing [email protected] - your experiences might just feature in a future episode. If you’re up at 2 a.m. with a baby in your arms, know you’re not alone. Grab your headphones, settle in, and let’s laugh and learn through the night together. Support the show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed