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Brand New Little People

Dr Fallon Cook & Dr Laura Conway (PhD"s, Sleep Practitioners)

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,

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57:27

Episode 65: Persist or pull the plug?

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2024/09/02

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)

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60:33

Episode 64: Sleep at Childcare

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2024/08/26

What should you do if your childcare centre refuses to support your baby or toddler's typical sleep patterns or settling preferences? And what is the best way to approach these tricky conversations? Babies and toddlers often surprise their parents by settling with minimal fuss at childcare, and often sleeping great long stretches with ease.But for some babies and toddlers, this makes their nights very challenging.Tune in to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) discuss

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53:52

Episode 63: Unpaid work is work

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2024/08/19

There is no job more demanding or exhausting, than raising a child. Yet sometimes parents focus more on protecting the sleep of the parent who is in paid work, than the sleep of the parent in charge of keeping the little ones alive and thriving. It’s not always possible to perfectly split the labour of child rearing, but it’s important that whatever the division of labour, both parents’ health and wellbeing is protected. After all, that’s what genuine partnership is all about!Join Dr

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59:03

Episode 62: Poor Sleep? Start Here.

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2024/08/12

In this episodeDr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) unpackfive key factors toconsiderwhen addressing your baby or toddler's sleep difficulties. With each of these factors accounted for, you’ll be on the path to more restful nights! Tune in to the full discussion in episode 62 of Brand New Little People, asDr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) answer questions from parents including: Should I persist with my current settling approach or is it time to try something new? How can I help my toddler, who

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Episode 61: Fearless cot-settling

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2024/08/05

This week, Dr Laura (PhD) tells us about a family who were carrying a lot fear and guilt surrounding their baby’s sleep, and how they overcame these fears and improved sleep for the entire family. Many parents report feeling upset and conflicted about their child’s sleep because they’ve been told that their child’s extreme sleep difficulties are normal, that any number of night wakes or tricky settles is acceptable, and that their job as parent, is simply to endure. These parents are often

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Episode 60: Are Contact Naps OK?

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2024/07/30

Most little babies love to take some day naps in the arms of a parent, because it feels snug and warm. Contact naps can be blissful in the early days, but often become challenging as babies become heavier and parents need more hands-free time to get things done.In this episode Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) talk about factors parents should consider when deciding if contact naps will stay or go. As with most parenting decisions, there is no clear right or wrong approach, but having all

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Episode 59: Dropping Toddler Night Feeds

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2024/07/22

Some toddlers are VERY reluctant to stop having milk feeds overnight, even when they no longer need to feed due to hunger or to meet their nutritional requirements.In this episode Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) discuss what you can do to ease this transition for your toddler, including signs they might not be ready, and tips on how you can support your child to cope with their big emotions during this change. Parent questions are also answered, including: Do I need to stop offering my

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Episode 58: ‘Leaps’ don’t cause disrupted sleep

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2024/07/15

Developmental ‘leaps’ have been blamed for unsettled infant behaviour and sleepless nights for over 30 years, all because of one small, flawed study conducted in the early 90’s. But what does the research evidence really tell us about leaps? And why is the idea of leaps so pervasively trusted by today’s parents?Tune in to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) dissect the science behind leaps and learn why parents shouldn’t dismiss all unsettled behaviour or persistent sleep difficulties as

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50:43

Episode 57: Ideal Wake Windows Don’t Exist

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2024/07/08

If you could only nail those wake windows sleep would be perfect…right? Wrong! Following set wake windows might work for some families but for many they don’t work, and may even worsen sleep. Every baby has their own unique sleep requirements and the amount of sleep a baby or toddler might need at any age could vary as much as 5 hours from child to child! This means babies and toddlers can have vastly different amounts of time awake yet can still have good sleep health.Tune in to hear Dr

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Episode 56: Night waking: Normal or not?

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2024/07/01

All humans wake multiple times overnight, and we usually don’t remember – we do a quick ‘systems check’ and then return to sleep in just a few seconds. Some babies & toddlers feel very confident and secure in their cots and upon waking at night will happily fall straight back to sleep – but others wake up very upset or startled, and can’t resettle themselves without parent support. Night waking in older babies and toddlers, tends to become problematic when night wakes are prolonged,

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Episode 55: Baby Sleep Controversies

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2024/06/24

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

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51:40

Episode 54: When to drop a nap

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2024/06/17

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 expectmy toddler to addextra sleep to their nights when I drop a day nap? Which should I work on first -dropping a day nap or stopping

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55:27

Episode 53: Balancing paid work with raising children

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2024/06/03

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

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Episode 52: Help your child love their cot

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2024/05/27

Here areDr 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.❤️Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ❤️Subscribe on Spotify 🎥Watch this episode on YouTube ✅ If you’re ready to resolve your baby or toddler’s sleep and

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Episode 51: A little bit of everything!

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2024/05/20

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

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Episode 50: Lucy’s story

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2024/05/13

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

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Episode 49: Reducing Overnight Wakes

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2024/05/06

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

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Episode 48: Managing a new baby with older children

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2024/04/29

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

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Episode 47: Generic sleep schedules, yay or nay?

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2024/04/22

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

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Episode 46: Calming your unsettled baby/toddler

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2024/04/15

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,

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