51 episodes
Brand New Little People Dr Fallon Cook & Dr Laura Conway (PhD's, Sleep Practitioners)
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- Kids & Family
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 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/
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Episode 49: Reducing Overnight Wakes
If you’re struggling with overnight wake ups in your baby or toddler, tune in to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) discuss the 5 key factors that hold the key to more restful nights for you and your little one. This episode is your ultimate guide to reducing night waking!
Parents questions are also answered, including:
My baby wakes for 3 hours in the middle of the night and refuses to fall back asleep in their cot. How do we stop these extended night wakes?
My toddler used to wake 15 times per night and now only wakes once or twice, but has started to wake very early. How do we resolve this early waking?
Why is my baby suddenly very upset at nap time?
How do I fit my baby’s naps around the school drop off/pick up for my older children?
❤️ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
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🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube
✅ 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 48: Managing a new baby with older children
Everyone struggles to find a daily rhythm when managing a newborn baby plus older children. Keeping older children entertained, fed and safe, whilst also cycling through endless feeds and newborn cuddles, does get easier and you will find your feet.
In this episode of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs & Sleep Practitioners), share their best tips on how to manage a new baby whilst also caring for their older sibling/s.
Parent questions are answered, including:
How do I move my toddler from their cot to a floor bed?
When should my toddler drop from 2 naps to just 1?
How can I reduce overnight feeds in my 8 month old?
❤️ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
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🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube
✅ 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 47: Generic sleep schedules, yay or nay?
Age-based sleep schedules are all over the internet, but are they any good? Most overestimate how much sleep babies actually need and this can lead to settling difficulties, excessive night waking, and exhausted parents.
In this episode of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs & Sleep Practitioners), explain how to find your baby or toddler’s perfect daily rhythm that caters to the amount of sleep they actually need.
Parent questions are answered, including:
My toddler becomes hysterical if I don’t feed him to sleep, what can I do?
Why does my baby cry the moment I take them in to their nursery?
Should I always put my baby back down awake after night feeds?
At what age can I use a schedule?
How can I manage sleep during and after illness?
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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
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Episode 46: Calming your unsettled baby/toddler
Have you ever struggled with a baby who won’t stop crying, or a toddler who is so wound up they just cannot settle down for sleep? All babies and toddlers have moments when they’re highly dysregulated. Knowing how to manage these moments is an important parenting skill.
In this episode of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs & Sleep Practitioners), explain exactly how to help your baby or toddler calm down in preparation for good sleep.
Parent questions are answered, including:
Should I adjust my baby’s daily rhythm if one nap is very short?
What’s the best way to keep a sleep diary?
How do sleep needs change from infancy in to toddlerhood?
❤️ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
❤️ Subscribe on Spotify
❤️ Subscribe on Google Podcasts
🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube
✅ 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 45: Travelling with babies & toddlers
Worried about how your baby or toddler’s sleep and settling might be impacted by travel? Don’t worry, we’ve got you sorted. The truth is, most babies and toddlers adapt really well to shifting time zones and new sleep arrangements, and with a few tips and tricks you’ll have a wonderful holiday.
Join Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) as they unpack everything you need to know to ensure everyone sleeps well during your next local or international trip.
They also answer parent questions including:
What should we do if we’ve dropped our toddlers nap but childcare insists on keeping the nap?
Are power naps good or bad?
How can I stop my toddler from waking for 2-3 hours in the middle of the night?
How can I encourage my toddler to sleep in longer?
When is it ok to drop night feeds?
❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts
❤️ Listen on Spotify
❤️ Listen on Google Podcasts
🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube
✅ 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/