Brand New Little People

By 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 i... more

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The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.

Brand New Little People episodes:

July 30, 2024Episode 60: Are Contact Naps OK?
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 the facts will empower you to make the best decision for you and your baby.
Parent questions are also answered, including:
Will my baby ‘grow out’ of contact naps?
How can I tell if my baby is hungry or just looking for comfort?
If I wait long enough will my baby spontaneously sleep through the night?
How can I extend my toddler’s day nap?
How can I support my toddler through moving house?
How can I stop feeding to sleep without support from a non-feeding partner?
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52min
July 22, 2024Episode 59: Dropping Toddler Night Feeds
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 toddler milk overnight?
Is it normal for my toddler to react so strongly when I try to resettle him without a feed?
Is the 9 month sleep regression real?
What can I do if resettling my baby overnight takes more than an hour?
How can I stop false starts?
Is my baby overtired or undertired?
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45min
July 15, 2024Episode 58: ‘Leaps’ don’t cause disrupted sleep
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 being due to leaps.
Parent questions are also answered, including:
Should I stop contact napping?
What should I do if my baby is tried and grumpy?
Why is my baby so noisy in their sleep?
How does bedtime change as my child gets older?
My baby’s daily rhythm changes drastically day to say – where do I start?
What do night terrors look like in toddlers?
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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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58min
July 08, 2024Episode 57: Ideal Wake Windows Don’t Exist
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 Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs) discuss the lack of science behind wake windows, plus learn what you can do instead of watching the clock!
Parent questions are also answered, including:
Should my baby be calm and drowsy before I put them in their cot?
Should the first or second nap be the longest?
Should I feed my baby in a dark or light room before bed?
Is it ok for my baby to take powernaps during feeds?
Do extended night wakes always mean a sleep pressure problem?
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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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51min
July 01, 2024Episode 56: Night waking: Normal or not?
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, require intense support, and parents are becoming increasingly exhausted.
Tune in to hear Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs) discuss normal night waking, problematic night waking, and the many variables that can make night waking difficult for parents to manage.
Parent questions are also answered, including:
Should I follow my baby’s lead, or start to work towards some predictability each day?
How do I manage my little one’s sleep during illness?
I tried to drop my toddler to just one nap but it didn’t work out, what now?
Can sleep requirements increase?
Can my 3 month old sleep in her own bedroom?
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❤️ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/infant.sleep.australia/
✅ 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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47min
June 24, 2024Episode 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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❤️ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/infant.sleep.australia/
✅ 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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59min
June 17, 2024Episode 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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52min
June 03, 2024Episode 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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56min
May 27, 2024 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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50min
May 20, 2024Episode 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:
This episode mentions Burrito Baby’s escape proof swaddle. We’ve secured a 15% discount for our listeners. Click here to learn more: https://burritobaby.com.au/INFANTSLEEPAUSTRALIA
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
❤️ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/infant.sleep.australia/
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FAQs about Brand New Little People:

How many episodes does Brand New Little People have?

The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.