So many babies who struggle with sleep also struggle with transitions, with feeding, with going from zero to a million in a second. In this episode I’m exploring a different way of looking at sleep, feeding, and fussiness concerns with Kaili Ets, a colleague, sleep coach, and OT. Our conversation focuses on looking beneath the behavior at the nervous system.
We talk about temperament, nervous system regulation, and capacity. Kaili shares tips for how to spot body tension in your baby and for supporting increased capacity. We talk through finding the why – why your baby is struggling; why are they so sensitive; why is their system working so hard . It’s about digging into the why beneath the behavior you are seeing and connecting the dots.
About Kaili
Kaili Ets is a pediatric occupational therapist, infant craniosacral therapist, author, speaker, and host of the Mothering From Within podcast. With more than 18 years of experience supporting infants, children, and families, she is passionate about helping parents uncover the root causes behind challenges such as sleep struggles, reflux, feeding difficulties, sensory processing differences, developmental concerns, and nervous system dysregulation.
Lovingly known as the Holistic Baby Guru, Kaili combines evidence-informed practice with a holistic understanding of the body, nervous system, and parent-child connection. Her work empowers parents to move beyond conflicting advice, trust their instincts, and better understand what their baby's body may be communicating. Through her clinical work, speaking engagements, writing, and podcast, Kaili is on a mission to reduce the overwhelm of motherhood, one family at a time.
Connect with Kaili
website: https://www.kailiets.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theholisticbabyguru/
Calm Baby Blueprint (free guide re: baby body tension) - https://freebie.kailiets.com/calm-baby
Baby Bodywork At Home Course ($47) - https://courses.kailiets.com/baby-bodywork
Connect with Kim
Grab a free sleep myth busting guide and learn more about working with Kim: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dc
Facebook: facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc
