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Brand New Little People Dr Fallon Cook & Dr Laura Conway (PhD's, Sleep Practitioners)
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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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Episode 55: Baby Sleep Controversies
Social media is full of baby sleep advice and amongst the good advice is some truly alarming and potentially harmful misinformation. Tune in to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) debunk misleading advice around baby sleep and answer parent questions including:
How can I help my baby overcome jet lag?
What can I do if my baby won’t sleep in anyone’s arms but mine?
How does day sleep impact night sleep?
How to avoid sneaky pram naps that impact my toddler’s night sleep?
Should I stop feeding my baby to sleep?
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✅ For FREE help with toddler sleep, join the Toddler Sleep Mini Series: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/toddler-sleep-mini-series
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Episode 54: When to drop a nap
Knowing when and how to drop a nap can feel like a minefield. Learn our tips for identifying when to drop a nap and what you can expect while your baby or toddler adjusts to a new daily rhythm.
Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) also answer parent’s questions including:
Is it ok to bring bedtime slightly earlier when trying to drop a day nap?
Should I expect my toddler to add extra sleep to their nights when I drop a day nap?
Which should I work on first - dropping a day nap or stopping cosleeping?
How can I encourage more night sleep when my baby is so sleepy in the daytime?
✅ 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/
✅ Register for the free Toddler Sleep & Settling webinar hosted by the Raising Children Network and presented by Dr Fallon Cook from Infant Sleep Australia, June 18th at 8pm AEST: https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/podcasts-and-webinars/webinars/helping-toddlers-sleep-and-settle
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Episode 53: Balancing paid work with raising children
Dr Fallon took drastic action when she realised the juggle of paid work plus raising children had become too much to manage. Tune in to hear what prompted a house sale 🏠, a big move 🚚, and a total rethink of family life 😌
Dr Fallon & Dr Laura also answer questions from parents including:
How can I add more sleep to my child’s daily rhythm?
Is it too early for my FOMO baby to drop to 1 day nap?
How long are sleep cycles?
Why is my baby suddenly waking up so much?
🎁 To celebrate the 1st birthday of the Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Programs, we have a special discount code for listeners. Use code FIRSTBIRTHDAY for an extra $20 off your membership – that’s ON TOP of the current 30% off sale! 🎉
✅ 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/
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Episode 52: Help your child love their cot
Here are Dr Fallon & Dr Laura’s top 5 tips for helping your baby or toddler happily fall asleep in their cot or bed. These are the tips they discuss with families every day in their paediatric sleep clinics. This episode will empower you with the skills to work on settling your baby or toddler in their cot or bed, when you feel ready to do so.
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Episode 51: A little bit of everything!
This week’s episode is entirely dedicated to you, the parents! Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD’s) answer questions about sleep and settling submitted by Sombelle parents. Ranging from tiny newborns to pre-schoolers, this episode covers the most common sleep & settling difficulties you’re likely to face with your little one during the first few years.
Questions answered include:
After a stretch of great sleep, why is my baby’s crying suddenly increasing at bedtime?
Why does sleep sometimes randomly worsen?
When should the longest day nap happen?
Which parent should take the lead on settling?
How can I manage two children with very different sleep needs?
When should I work on cot settling with my newborn?
When can I move my baby and toddler in to the same bedroom?
How do I get my toddler out of a cycle of early rising?
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Resources & products mentioned in this episode:
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The Raising Children Network’s free Baby Sleep & Settling (0-6 months) webinar will be presented by Dr Fallon Cook on May 21st at 8pm AEST. Click here to register: https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/podcasts-and-webinars/webinars/helping-babies-sleep-and-settle
✅ 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
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Episode 50: Lucy’s story
To celebrate our 50th episode, we are sharing the story of 6.5 month old baby *Lucy. Dr Laura explains the struggles Lucy’s parents were facing with her sleep and settling, including difficult settling and up to 8 overnight wakes. Lucy’s parents felt exhausted and nervous about making changes after reading conflicting advice online. Hear how Laura carefully crafted an approach to suit Lucy’s temperament and unique sleep needs, whilst also ensuring the approach felt comfortable for Lucy’s parents. Lucy’s sleep quickly improved and she’s still sleeping well several months on.
Tune in to learn about how you too can support strong sleep health in your baby or toddler, as Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD’s) discuss this interesting case study.
Parents questions are also answered, including:
Do sleep requirements increase when babies start day care?
How do naps influence night time sleep?
How long do we try an approach before giving up and trying something new?
Will settling be easier if our baby is in their own bedroom?
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✅ 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/