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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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Episode 104: Speech & Sleep with Dr Kylie

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2025/09/16

When parents know how to spot communication difficulties, they’re able to quickly increase the support their little one’s need for communication to thrive!In episode 104 of Brand New Little People, you’ll meet Dr Kylie Smith, speech pathologist and mum of three. Dr Kylie will teach you: 👉🏽 What typical communication development looks like 👉🏽 How to identify that your little one needs support 👉🏽 Tips for building language skills that you can integrate into everyday life ➕ PLUS Dr

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69:47

Episode 103: Night waking is normal…right?

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2025/09/02

Imagine this – your 6 month old baby wakes at least 5 times every night, sometimes very briefly and other times for up to 2 hours 😥 You’ve rocked and shooshed your baby for so long that your body aches every day. The minute your head hits the pillow your baby wakes again. In a state of desperation you open Instagram and there it is in big, bold font, with a picture of a peaceful, well rested mother. It reads:“It’s normal for babies to wake in the night”. Ughhh.😒 In today’s episode,Dr

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69:21

Episode 102: Sleep apnoea in babies & toddlers

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2025/08/20

Sleep apnoea can occur at any point in the lifespan, in any gender, and when left untreated in babies and toddlers it can have a huge impact on sleep quality and your child’s broader wellbeing. Our sleep clinics focus on the behavioural aspects of sleep, but we always screen for sleep apnoea and refer on when needed. 👉🏽 Let’s learn the four key signs every parent needs to be on the lookout for.☕️ Love our work?Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/infant.sleep ❤️ Listen on Apple

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54:03

Episode 101: How to drop a nap

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2025/08/04

😴 Knowing when and how to drop a nap is important. It can make the difference between your little one having great overnight sleep….or having weeks or even months of really tricky nights 🙁👉🏽 In Episode 101 Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) unpack the key signs that your little one is ready to drop a nap, and talk you through exactly how to manage the transition 💅🏼 ✅ Visit our clinic or join Sombelle for expert support with baby & toddler sleep & settling

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Episode 100 🎉 Behind the scenes with Dr Fallon & Dr...

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2025/07/30

Welcome toEpisode 100ofBrand New Little People,the podcast that’s helpedover 193,000sleepy parents navigate the wild world of baby and toddler sleep! For 100 episodes, we’ve been your go-to for evidence-based, no-guilt sleep support, and guess what? We’restillthehighest-ranked infant sleep podcastin the parenting charts! 🎉 Together, we’ve answeredover 600 parent questions, cheered on your victories, and busted myths from Australia to Finland, the USA to Japan, because yes, sleep struggles

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54:44

Episode 99: Sleep Questions Answered

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2025/07/21

In this episode, Dr Fallon Cook and Dr Laura Conwayanswer 10 brilliant sleep-related questions from very tired parents. They explore various topics including sleep cycles, teething, toddler behaviour, and the impact of daycare on sleep routines. Tune in as theydive deep in to the importance of understandingbaby and toddler's sleep needs and offer practical advice for parents navigating these challenges.☕️ Love our work?Buy us a coffee! ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcastshttps://loom.ly/zui5kX8 ❤️

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68:41

Episode 98: 3 Factors to Reduce Night Waking

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2025/07/02

In older babies and toddlers, night waking is influenced by 3 key factors, (1) how they settle to sleep, (2) the daily rhythm, and (3) motivating factors.If one of these 3 factors isn’t addressed, it’s likely night waking will continue to be a persistent problem. Success comes when all three factors have been addressed. In episode 98 of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) unpack the 3 factors that impact night waking, so you are your little one can

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Episode 97: Parasomnias

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2025/06/24

Night terrors, sleep talking, confusional arousals, sleep walking, and nightmares, are all common types of parasomnias that can occur during toddlerhood. Parasomnias are undesirable experiences that occur during sleep, that usually aren’t harmful, but they can be disturbing and frustrating for parents.In episode 97 of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) explore what causes parasomnias and how you can best manage these in your toddler. ☕️ Love our

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Episode 96: Sleep during illness

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2025/06/16

You’re finally starting to enjoy some longer stretches of overnight sleep, when suddenly your baby or toddler catches a virus and before you know it you’re back to multiple night wakes and tricky settling. Often when our little ones recover from illness, their sleep takes a surprising amount of time to return to normal.This isa well worn path by generations of parents!In episode 96 of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) discuss how to navigate

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Episode 95: The 4-Month Sleep ‘Regression’

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2025/06/02

It’s a big concern for so many new parents - the dreaded four month sleep ‘regression’. The science behind sleep regressions isnon existent 🤷🏻‍♀️so mostly, we disregard them, but the reality is, sleep often does become a big challenge at 4 months of age for so many parents and their babies. 🎧 In episode 95 of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) unpick why sleep can worsen at 4 months of age, and what you can do to keep sleep on track. ⭐️ Join Dr

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Episode 94: Moving your toddler from cot to bed

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2025/05/26

We all dread the day it happens—your toddler suddenly starts trying to climb out of the cot, and it feels like game over for sleep. Well, good news: it doesn’t have to be. While we don’t always get to choose when our toddlers transition to a bed, there are plenty of ways to make the shift smoother and keep their sleep (and yours!) on track. 🎧 In episode 94 of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) share everything they wish they’d known before moving

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Episode 93: Dummies & sleep

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2025/05/20

👶🏽 Dummies, or pacifiers, can be a life saver for exhausted parents. Some babies and toddlers find it comforting to suck, and their dummy becomes part of their strategy for staying calm and even falling asleep. But dummies don’t come without their controversies.🎧 In episode 93 of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura deliver the sensible middle ground, discussing the pros and cons of dummy use - so you can make an educated decision about whether to give your baby a

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Episode 92: What is 'Cry It Out'?

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2025/05/05

We never recommend the 'Cry It Out' (CIO) approach in our sleep clinics - and for good reason.In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) unpack what CIO means, andwhat alternatives align better with responsive, evidence-based care. We also take a look at the damage that can be done when the term 'Cry It Out' is applied incorrectlyand explore whywesteer families toward more supportive sleep solutions. ☕️ Love our work? Buy us a coffee! ❤️Listen on Apple

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Episode 91: Rigid wake windows can worsen sleep

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2025/04/28

Rigid, age-based wake windows are splashed across the internet, promising the solution to all your baby’s sleep difficulties. But do they actually work? Mostly, no.🥱 The majority of age-based schedules aim for more sleep than is typical for your baby’s age. 📉 They also assume that all babies of the same age need the exact same thing – which is a bit like assuming that all babies of the same age are the same height and weight! In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep

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Episode 90: Contact naps to cot naps in 3 easy steps

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2025/04/17

There is nothing better than those sweet baby cuddles when your little one naps, but at some point, you may find yourself wishing you could have your arms back. You’re not alone!Contact naps can be precious, but they might not feel sustainable, especially if you’ve got other children 👧🏻 your own sensory challenges 🌻 or you simply want to use the bathroom...alone 🚽 In this episode, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) share 3 easy steps to help you nail the switch from

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Episode 89: Low Sleep Needs? It’s going to be OK!

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2025/04/07

In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) unpack what it means to have a low sleep needs baby or toddler, how to know if your little one is getting the amount of sleep they truly need, and how you can manage their lower sleep requirements across the first few years.☕️ Love our work? Buy us a coffee: https://loom.ly/gKUHe3M ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts https://loom.ly/zui5kX8 ❤️ Listen on Spotify https://loom.ly/ZuBk3N0 ❤️ Listen on Amazon Music

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Episode 88: Your Guide to the end of Daylight Saving...

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2025/03/31

If you’ve been trying to get your baby or toddler to go to bed earlier and wake earlier, then the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) is going to be a huge win for you! But what if you’re happy with your baby or toddlers’ bedtime and wake time and feel mildly petrified that the end of DST is going to mess things up?Never fear, todayDr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) explain how you can take pre-emptive steps to ensure a smooth transition when clocks change this coming

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Episode 87: Parental Presence at Bedtime

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2025/03/24

You might have worked really hard to build your child’s confidence falling asleep in their cot or bed at bedtime. But what happens if you still find yourself sitting in their room near their cot or bed, until they fall asleep? Some parents don’t mind this, but others find it difficult, especially if they have other children to get to bed, and for some, their children continue to wake overnight, wondering why their parent isn’t still sitting beside their bed, and insisting that they return

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Episode 86: Self-soothing behaviours

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2025/03/17

The term ‘self-soothing’ gets thrown around a lot on the internet, but what does it actually mean? In its simplest form, self-soothing refers to the behaviours humans use to calm themselves when feeling upset. For an adult this might mean meditation, deep breathing, or debriefing with a friend, and for a baby this could mean sucking their thumb or fingers, stroking their ears or nose, or rocking their head back and forth.There are a huge number of ways humans can self-soothe. You might

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Episode 85: Strong-willed toddlers

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2025/03/03

Imagine if your toddler’s bedtime often took longer than 3 hours 😥Imagine they refuse to sleep in their cot, will only fall asleep if breastfed, and every approach you’ve previously tried simply hasn’t ‘stuck.’ Sounds pretty awful doesn’t it? 😔 This week we received an email from Michelle, a parent who is currently battling this exact situation with her toddler. Michelle desperately wants her toddler to sleep in his cot, but is worried about how much he might push back against any

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