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Brand New Little People

Brand New Little People

By: 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© 2025 Copyright 2023 Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships
Episodes
  • Episode 103: Night waking is normal…right?

    Episode 103: Night waking is normal…right?
    Sep 2 2025

    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 Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) unpack this very toxic statement, because parents deserve better.

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    ✅ Visit our clinic or join Sombelle for expert support with baby & toddler sleep & settling difficulties: https://loom.ly/RZeC0NA
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 102: Sleep apnoea in babies & toddlers

    Episode 102: Sleep apnoea in babies & toddlers
    Aug 20 2025

    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

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    ✅ Visit our clinic or join Sombelle for expert support with baby & toddler sleep & settling difficulties: https://loom.ly/RZeC0NA
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 101: How to drop a nap

    Episode 101: How to drop a nap
    Aug 4 2025

    😴 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 difficulties: https://loom.ly/RZeC0NA

    ☕️ Love our work? Buy us a coffee!

    ❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts https://loom.ly/zui5kX8
    ❤️ Listen on Spotify https://loom.ly/ZuBk3N0
    ❤️ Listen on Amazon Music https://loom.ly/ZsS9sTQ
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    54 mins
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