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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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.

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😴 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 💅🏼

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Welcome to Episode 100 of Brand New Little People, the podcast that’s helped over 193,000 sleepy 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’re still the highest-ranked infant sleep podcast in the parenting charts! 🎉 Together, we’ve answered over 600 parent questions, cheered on your victories, and busted myths from Australia to Finland, the USA to Japan, because yes, sleep struggles are truly universal! But today? We’re mixing it up! For our 100th episode, we’re pulling back the curtain (just a little!) on who we really are—with fun facts, hypotheticals, and we’ll address some recent parent questions too. Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come… and how much more there is to learn!

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In this episode, Dr Fallon Cook and Dr Laura Conway answer 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 they dive deep in to the importance of understanding baby and toddler's sleep needs and offer practical advice for parents navigating these challenges.

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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 enjoy restful nights.

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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.

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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 is a 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 sleep challenges during illness, with your baby or toddler.

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