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How Long 'Til Bedtime? | Sleep and Parenting PodcastAuthor: Allison Egidi Pediatric Sleep Coach
From baby sleep to toddler sleep, daycare naps to sleep trainingthis is the podcast for parents who want practical, guilt-free sleep tips. Hosted by pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, How Long 'Til Bedtime? delivers real solutions for everything from navigating newborn sleep struggles and weaning night feedings to helping your 3-year-old fall asleep independently (and stay asleep!). Whether you're trying to make sense of daycare sleep patterns, desperately want your evenings back, or just need a working mom podcast to keep you grounded, we've got you covered. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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254. The Fire Safety Reason Your Child Should Sleep With the Door Closed
Episode 254
Tuesday, 25 August, 2026
A closed bedroom door might not seem like a sleep issue, but it could save your child's life. In this episode, Allison shares an important fire safety message that every parent should hear: close your bedroom door before you go to sleep, and close your children's bedroom doors, too. After seeing a Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) video demonstrating what happens to two bedrooms during the same house fire, one with the door open and one with the door closed, Allison was stunned by the difference. The bedroom with the open door reached temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, while the bedroom with the closed door stayed under 100 degrees. In this episode, Allison explains: Why a closed bedroom door can dramatically slow the spread of heat, flames, and toxic smoke Why the amount of time families have to escape a house fire has decreased from roughly 17 minutes decades ago to just about 3 minutes today Why so many home fire deaths happen while people are sleeping How a closed bedroom door can buy firefighters valuable time to reach sleeping children Why parents may want to keep a baby monitor even after transitioning to a closed bedroom door How to introduce a closed-door bedtime routine without creating unnecessary anxiety about house fires for young children How older children can learn about closed doors as part of their family's overall fire escape plan Important reminders for checking and maintaining your home's smoke alarms Allison also shares why her own family changed their nighttime routine after she learned about this research, and why she now sleeps with her bedroom door closed. This is a simple change that takes just seconds but could make an enormous difference in a fire emergency. Resources Mentioned: Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI): Close Before You Doze campaign Allison recommends watching the FSRI video demonstrating the dramatic difference between an open and closed bedroom door during a house fire Click here to listen to the episode on YouTube Looking for expert guidance on your child's sleep? Allison offers two free age-specific guides to help you discover how much sleep kids need to thrive—at any age. Get your free copy now: 0-2 Years Old or 3 to 10 years old From baby sleep to toddler sleep, daycare naps to sleep training—How Long 'Til Bedtime? is the podcast for parents who want practical, guilt-free sleep tips they can actually use. Hosted by pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, each episode delivers real solutions for every stage—from navigating newborn sleep struggles and weaning night feedings to helping your 3-year-old fall asleep independently (and stay asleep!). Whether you're trying to make sense of daycare sleep patterns, craving your evenings back, or simply need a working mom podcast to keep you grounded, you're in the right place. Want more from Allison? Sign up here to get her weekly email with podcast updates and other helpful parenting topics. Enjoying How Long 'Til Bedtime? Your rating and review help Allison reach and support more parents. On Apple Podcasts: Click here, scroll to the bottom, rate the show, and tap "Write a Review." On Spotify: Click here to leave a rating or review. Don't miss an episode—subscribe so you're always up to date! Connect with Allison: Instagram | Facebook | Website | YouTube
