Brand New Little People

Dr Fallon Cook & Dr Laura Conway (PhD's, Sleep Practitioners)
Brand New Little People

Welcome to the ultimate podcast for parents navigating the early stages of parenting, with a special focus on vital aspects like sleep, settling, and crying. As passionate hosts and holders of PhD’s in early child development, we're Dr. Fallon Cook and Dr. Laura Conway, also known as paediatric sleep practitioners at Infant Sleep Australia and co-founders of the ground-breaking online paediatric sleep program, Sombelle. Come with us as we delve into the complexities of early parenting, exploring the shades of grey in the advice often given to new parents. Our discussions are informed by our rich experiences in the clinic, our in-depth research in early child development, and our personal journeys as parents. Together, let's unravel the mysteries of early parenting and equip ourselves with the knowledge and support we all need. Ready to dive in? Let's go! Sombelle member? Submit your questions: sombelle@infantsleep.com.au

  1. Episode 71: What’s your ‘17 diapers’ story?

    22 OCT

    Episode 71: What’s your ‘17 diapers’ story?

    Let’s talk about the ‘17 diapers’ trend happening on TikTok. Hannah is a mum who posted a video counting the number of dirty diapers she could find lying around her house. She found 17. She has a newborn and a toddler, so that’s probably 1 days’ worth of dirty nappies. Most would find this normal and unsurprising, but over 10,000 people jumped on her post to leave nasty comments criticising her parenting. Thankfully, that wasn’t the end of it. An army of mums came to Hannah’s rescue, creating their own videos describing what their own version of ‘17 diapers’ looked like. TikTok was flooded with videos highlighting the incredibly difficult time that postpartum is for mothers and the sense of comradery this created, was awesome. In this week’s episode of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura discuss their own ‘17 diaper’ stories, and answer questions submitted by parent members of the Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Programs. Remember! Talk about your own experiences with the mothers around you – so no tired mum feels shamed, or alone. ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts https://loom.ly/zui5kX8 ❤️ Listen on Spotify https://loom.ly/ZuBk3N0 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube https://loom.ly/JhNkXPs ☎️ Lifeline: 13 11 14 🎁 Enter the competition: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/win ✅ If you’re ready to resolve your baby or toddler’s sleep and settling difficulties, join Sombelle! Members can submit questions to be answered on the podcast each week: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/  ❤️ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/infant.sleep.australia/ & https://www.instagram.com/brand.new.little.people/

    54 min
  2. Episode 70: Trauma & Parenting

    14 OCT

    Episode 70: Trauma & Parenting

    Welcoming your own little baby to the fold is usually a pretty exciting and thrilling moment. Whilst the majority of new parents experience a lot of joy during this time, for some, the transition to parenthood is lined with trepidation. This is because we don’t begin parenting from a clean slate. We all arrive in parenting with our baggage – from our own experiences being parented as children, from the experiences we have birthing our children, and from the expectations set upon us by the societies and cultures we live within. In this week’s episode we’re going to explore how your experiences can shape how you approach parenting your little one. Tune in to episode 70 of Brand New Little People, to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) explain how the transition to parenthood can be influenced by our past experiences. Parent questions are also answered, including: Can my baby learn how to fall asleep in their cot when they’re so tricky to settle even with hands on support? How do I manage my toddlers nap when it falls at the same time as swimming lessons? My baby is awake for 1.5 hours overnight – is it time to try a different settling approach? Should I be worried that my baby cries very intensely for 30 seconds when put in their cot? How can I prevent sneaky car naps that are making nights tricky? ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts https://loom.ly/zui5kX8 ❤️ Listen on Spotify https://loom.ly/ZuBk3N0 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube https://loom.ly/JhNkXPs ☎️ Lifeline: 13 11 14 👩🏼‍⚕️ Antenatal & Postnatal Psychology Network: https://www.antenatalandpostnatalpsychology.com.au/ 🎁 Enter the competition: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/win  ✅ If you’re ready to resolve your baby or toddler’s sleep and settling difficulties, join Sombelle! Members can submit questions to be answered on the podcast each week: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/  ❤️ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/infant.sleep.australia/ & https://www.instagram.com/brand.new.little.people

    1h 4m
  3. Episode 69: Extreme parent fatigue

    6 OCT

    Episode 69: Extreme parent fatigue

    If you’re the parent of a toddler who’s had ongoing sleep difficulties since birth, chances are you’re battling extreme, unrelenting fatigue. How can parents possibly begin to make changes to their little one’s sleep, on the back of months of their own sleep deprivation? Especially when the sleep deprivation has contributed to increased depression and anxiety symptoms. This week we discuss strategies parents can use to manage their own fatigue when working towards improving their little one’s sleep. Tune in to episode 69 of Brand New Little People, to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) unpack parental fatigue and answer parent questions, including: How do I manage my high-needs baby? How can I help my 7-week-old get used to falling asleep in their cot? How can I stop my baby pulling their dummy out? Is it ok to only work on cot settling at the beginning of the night? ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts https://loom.ly/zui5kX8 ❤️ Listen on Spotify https://loom.ly/ZuBk3N0 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube https://loom.ly/JhNkXPs 🎁 Enter the competition: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/win 🧠 If you’re worried about your mental health, call the PANDA helpline: https://panda.org.au/ ✅ If you’re ready to resolve your baby or toddler’s sleep and settling difficulties, join Sombelle! Members can submit questions to be answered on the podcast each week: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/  ❤️ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/infant.sleep.australia/

    1h 1m
  4. Episode 68: Sleep Associations & DST

    30 SEPT

    Episode 68: Sleep Associations & DST

    Are sleep associations real? Data from thousands of babies, children, and adults concludes that they absolutely are. So why has there been a recent increase in anti- sleep association sentiment on social media? Sleep associations are the things we need present in order to fall asleep and these tend to gradually shift across the lifespan. Tune in to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) unpack the science behind sleep associations, and the impact sleep associations might have on your baby or toddlers sleep. You’ll also learn how to help your little one adjust to the start of Daylight Savings Time. Parent questions are also answered, including: Should my 11 week old be able to link sleep cycles together? What’s the best way to deal with early morning wake ups? Why does my baby treat bedtime like nap time? When should I begin to settle my baby in their cot? Is it best to work on cot settling before or after unswaddling my baby? How can I help my toddler settle more easily for their dad? The following research paper is discussed in this episode: Sadeh A, Tikotzky L, Scher A. Parenting and infant sleep. Sleep Med Rev. 2010;14(2):89–96. ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts https://loom.ly/zui5kX8 ❤️ Listen on Spotify https://loom.ly/ZuBk3N0 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube https://loom.ly/JhNkXPs ✅ If you’re ready to resolve your baby or toddler’s sleep and settling difficulties, join Sombelle! Members can submit questions to be answered on the podcast each week: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/  ❤️ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/infant.sleep.australia/

    1h 7m
  5. Episode 67: Setting boundaries with family

    23 SEPT

    Episode 67: Setting boundaries with family

    Many new parents have to navigate the influx of unwanted advice offered by extended family members. This can be amplified when extended family lives with you or comes to stay for an extended period. Like our anonymous listener, whose mother and sister in law constantly entered the bedroom when she was settling the baby, to tell her how she could be doing things differently. Setting clear boundaries with extended family, early on, can help set expectations and minimise hurt feelings. You are the parent and you set the rules. Tune in to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) discuss practical strategies for setting clear and reasonable boundaries with your extended family. Parent questions are answered including: How do I identify my baby’s unique sleep needs? Should I reintroduce a nap that I recently dropped? Does it matter if my baby changes between 4 and 3 naps per day if the total amount of sleep is still the same?  How can I make nap settling easier? What do I do if my baby struggles to resettle during the night? ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts https://loom.ly/zui5kX8 ❤️ Listen on Spotify https://loom.ly/ZuBk3N0 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube https://loom.ly/JhNkXPs ✅ If you’re ready to resolve your baby or toddler’s sleep and settling difficulties, join Sombelle! Members can submit questions to be answered on the podcast each week: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/  ✅ For FREE help with toddler sleep, join the Toddler Sleep Mini Series: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/toddler-sleep-mini-series  ✅ For FREE help with baby sleep, download our ebook: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/opt-in-1 ❤️ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/infant.sleep.australia/

    1h 5m
  6. Episode 66: There’s no shame in cot settling

    9 SEPT

    Episode 66: There’s no shame in cot settling

    There are plenty of people who will try to convince you that the only right way to settle your baby for sleep, is their way. They often describe cot settling as being harmful for babies, and when they try to use research papers to back up their opinions, they cite papers that don’t even examine sleep (or infants!) or papers that are purely theoretical and which don’t report on data from families. It creates an unnecessary minefield for parents and leads to feelings of shame and exhaustion. Tune in to hear why Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) are pro parent choice, believing that families are best placed to make their own decisions about how to settle their baby for sleep, and learn why there is no shame in cot settling. Parent questions are answered including: How do I navigate the change from 2 naps to just 1 nap for my toddler? Will cosleeping during travel make it harder for my baby to sleep in their cot once I get home? Why did my baby have a random tricky night in amongst other great nights? Is it ok if my baby snoozes during day time feeds? My baby’s sleep requirement has been gradually declining – when will it plateau? ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts https://loom.ly/zui5kX8 ❤️ Listen on Spotify https://loom.ly/ZuBk3N0 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube https://loom.ly/JhNkXPs ✅ If you’re ready to resolve your baby or toddler’s sleep and settling difficulties, join Sombelle! Members can submit questions to be answered on the podcast each week: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/  ✅ For FREE help with toddler sleep, join the Toddler Sleep Mini Series: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/toddler-sleep-mini-series  ✅ For FREE help with baby sleep, download our ebook: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/opt-in-1 ❤️ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/infant.sleep.australia/

    1h 4m
  7. Episode 65: Persist or pull the plug?

    2 SEPT

    Episode 65: Persist or pull the plug?

    When you try a new approach for settling your baby, it’s important to persist for a while so you can see if it works for them, and for you! Knowing when to ‘pull the plug’ and try something different, will depend on several factors, including how your baby is responding, and how you feel about continuing. There is usually some trial and error when it comes to settling a baby, and that’s ok. You and your baby are learning. Tune in to episode 65 to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) describe the factors parents should consider when deciding whether to persist, or change settling approaches. Parent questions are also answered, including: My baby hates the car, how can I help them get used to it? How can I phase out feeding to sleep? How long should it take my baby to fall asleep in their cot? How can I manage tricky settles? ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts https://loom.ly/zui5kX8 ❤️ Listen on Spotify https://loom.ly/ZuBk3N0 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube https://loom.ly/JhNkXPs ✅ If you’re ready to resolve your baby or toddler’s sleep and settling difficulties, join Sombelle! Members can submit questions to be answered on the podcast each week: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/  ✅ For FREE help with toddler sleep, join the Toddler Sleep Mini Series: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/toddler-sleep-mini-series  ✅ For FREE help with baby sleep, download our ebook: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/opt-in-1 ❤️ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/infant.sleep.australia/

    57 min
5
out of 5
31 Ratings

About

Welcome to the ultimate podcast for parents navigating the early stages of parenting, with a special focus on vital aspects like sleep, settling, and crying. As passionate hosts and holders of PhD’s in early child development, we're Dr. Fallon Cook and Dr. Laura Conway, also known as paediatric sleep practitioners at Infant Sleep Australia and co-founders of the ground-breaking online paediatric sleep program, Sombelle. Come with us as we delve into the complexities of early parenting, exploring the shades of grey in the advice often given to new parents. Our discussions are informed by our rich experiences in the clinic, our in-depth research in early child development, and our personal journeys as parents. Together, let's unravel the mysteries of early parenting and equip ourselves with the knowledge and support we all need. Ready to dive in? Let's go! Sombelle member? Submit your questions: sombelle@infantsleep.com.au

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