Join Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) as they answer questions submitted by tired parents, including: What should you do if your baby or toddler wakes up too early? How important is a consistent daily rhythm? Which parent should settle the baby? My baby keeps rolling on to their tummy, what should I do? My baby only sleeps upright on me, what do I do? How do I find the perfect daily rhythm for my baby or toddler? Why does my baby wake 10-15 minutes after I resettle them...

Does your baby power through the day on less sleep than other babies? Or perhaps they nap well, but are awake half the night? Join Dr. Fallon and Dr. Laura (PhDs), as they dive into the intricacies of managing low sleep needs in babies and toddlers. Uncover strategies to navigate your child's daily rhythm, ensuring a more restful night for everyone. ✅ If you have a tricky toddler, join the FREE Toddler Sleep Mini Series: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/toddler-sleep-mini-series  ✅ If...

Does your baby or toddler refuse to sleep in their own cot or bed? Do you have an unwanted cosleeping situation? Maybe your little one makes it part way through the night before refusing to resettle in their own cot or bed – or perhaps you’ve given up trying and simply let them sleep in your bed all night long. It’s a really common problem but it can be resolved with loving, responsive parenting. In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners), share the advice they...

Dr Fallon & Dr Laura have a candid chat about where they started, where they’re going, and why parents should always be in the driver’s seat when it comes to their baby or toddlers sleep. If you want to know more about Dr Fallon and Dr Laura, and their approach to infant and toddler sleep, this is the episode for you! ✅ Join Sombelle for Toddlers ✅ Join Sombelle for Babies 4-12 months ✅ Join Sombelle for Babies 0-3 months ✅ Follow us on instagram for sensible sleep and settling tips...

Does your toddler delay bedtime as long as possible, making up every excuse under the sun to avoid sleep? Or do they wake up at night, over and over again, needing constant resettling? Or maybe they wake super early every day and refuse to return to sleep? In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners), share the advice they give families in their clinic. This episode is your ultimate guide to navigating toddler sleep and settling difficulties. ✅ Enter our...

Does your baby or toddler wake up before 6am, ready to start their day? Are you desperate for a longer sleep in? In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners), share the advice they give families in their clinic. This episode is your ultimate guide to navigating early rising. Fallon & Laura also answer parent questions including: ❓Is it ok to work on cot settling at night for a while, before attempting cot settling for day naps? ❓What’s the right way to pat a...

❓ How do I manage my baby AND my toddler when they both have different sleep and settling needs? ❓ How do I transition away from cosleeping? ❓ How can I help my baby drop a day nap? ❓ Why does my 8 month old wake so often? 🎧 Listen now to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) answer these questions and more. ✅ If you have a tricky toddler, join the FREE Toddler Sleep Mini Series. ✅ If you’re ready to resolve your baby’s sleep and settling difficulties, join...

Does overtiredness impact baby and toddler sleep? What can I do when my baby or toddler constantly stands up in their cot? Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) answer these questions and more from a cozy cottage in the countryside, fire roaring and rain falling on the tin roof ❤️ ✅ If you need help with your baby's sleep or settling, check out Sombelle to find out if it's the right fit for your family: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au ✅ Join the FREE Toddler Sleep Mini...

Why does my baby cry when I put them in the cot? What can I do if my baby doesn't like settling in their cot? Why does my baby wake so often overnight? Listen now to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) answer these questions and also discuss: Our new, free, Toddler Sleep Mini Series & ebook! Hear about Fallon's recent skin cancer diagnosis (she's going to be fine!) Hear from other parents who've turned their sleep around. ✅ Join the Toddler Sleep Mini Series...

Are you ready to reduce the number of night feeds you give your baby or toddler, but you’re not sure how to do it? In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners), share the advice they give families in their clinic. Whether you have a baby or a toddler, this episode is your ultimate guide to navigating when and how to drop night feeds. To download the free guide to baby sleep, mentioned in this episode, click here. To download the free medical factors checklist...

An incident triggered by sleep deprivation nearly had disastrous consequences for Sarah. Learn more about the emotional challenges parents face when dealing with prolonged periods of insufficient sleep. The overwhelming fatigue, the frustration, and the sometimes overwhelming guilt — Dr Fallon & Dr Laura discuss how lack of sleep can profoundly impact a parent's ability to cope with daily life and parenting responsibilities, and provide practical coping strategies, self-care tips, and...

How can I help my baby adjust to sleeping in their cot? Why do some babies and toddlers take everything in their stride and others need a lot of support and reassurance? How can I support my very sensitive baby as they encounter new challenges? How can the German approach ‘Eingewohnung’ help us determine the best approach to sleep and settling? Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) answer these questions and more. If you need help with your baby's sleep or settling, join...

Have you heard some startling parenting advice on your social media channels? It may have caused you to feel lost, confused, angry, or upset. It’s getting harder for parents to distinguish the good advice from the terrible. In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners), discuss how you can spot the imposter ‘parenting expert.’ They also answer questions submitted by parents. If you need help with your baby's sleep or settling, check out Sombelle to find out if it's...

How do I manage separation anxiety at bedtime? What tired signs should I look for? How many naps is too many? And where can I find my village? Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) answer these questions and more in this episode of Brand New Little People. If you need help with your baby's sleep or settling, check out Sombelle: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/ Or, book an appointment in our sleep clinic (Australia wide): https://infantsleep.com.au/ If you are a Sombelle...

Does room-sharing ruin sleep? When should you offer a night feed, and when should you resettle? Will a dream feed help? Where should you settle your baby or toddler for sleep during travel (hint: not in a suitcase!) Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) answer these questions and more in this episode of Brand New Little People. If you need help with your baby's sleep or settling, check out Sombelle: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/ Or, book an appointment in our sleep...

Why does my baby settle easily for my partner but not for me? Will feeding to sleep in the daytime impact the number of times my baby wakes at night? Why does my baby struggle to resettle when waking up from a nap? Join Dr Laura (PhD, Sleep Practitioner) as she answers these questions and more in episode 15 of Brand New Little People. If you need help with your baby's sleep or settling, check out Sombelle: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/ Or, book an appointment in our sleep clinic...

Should you distract your crying child? Or is it better to support them to feel their emotions? Is a long lunchtime nap compulsory? What should you do if progress with cot settling starts to come undone? What should you do if the last nap of the day is pushing bedtime too late? Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) answer these questions and more in this episode of Brand New Little People. If you need help with your baby's sleep or settling, check out Sombelle:...

Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD's Sleep Practitioners) answer questions from listeners including: Why does my baby wake so often? Should I wake my baby to feed them? Why does my baby cat nap? When should I resettle my baby for a longer nap? Plus new research that shows the importance of improving preschooler sleep. If you need help with your baby's sleep or settling, check out Sombelle: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/ Or, book an appointment in our sleep clinic (Australia...

Social media isn't always a friendly or helpful place - especially if you are having a hard time with parenting. This week, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD's, Sleep Practitioners) talk about a particularly unhelpful post they saw and discuss how to manage 'toxic positivity.'  If you need help with your baby's sleep or settling, check out Sombelle: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/ Or, book an appointment in our sleep clinic (Australia wide): https://infantsleep.com.au/  If you are a...

Major life events can make parenting a real challenge, especially at bedtime. In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD's, Sleep Practitioners), explore the impact of major life events, including injury, illness, death in the family and separation anxiety, on babies and children. Bedtime can become a big challenge when your child is trying to navigate their changing world.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review! If you need help with baby, toddler, or...

Contact naps, where you hold your baby throughout their day naps, can be lovely and are especially nice during the first few weeks when you and your baby are figuring out feeding, and learning more about each other. However, there often comes a point when parents would like their baby to do some naps in their bassinet or cot. Parents might have lots of get done during their baby's nap time - especially if they have older children or paid work to manage. And babies also start to get heavy, so...

Have you tried to change how or where you settle your baby, only to find they spring awake and cry the moment they notice? You aren't alone! In this episode, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) discuss a family who experienced this exact problem. Learn how a few small tweaks can help your baby adjust more easily to a new way of settling for sleep. Need help? Sombelle is our online sleep clinic program for parents of babies aged 0-12 months. You can check it out...

The way parents interact with their baby can support strong language development and positive mental health across childhood. And better sleep leads to better quality interactions! In this episode you'll learn how to optimise play time with your baby or toddler. Listen as Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) talk about their postdoctoral fellowships and the research that led to starting Infant Sleep Australia and the Sombelle sleep programs.  Apologies for the background noise...

What should you do when the last nap of the day is getting very long and runs too close to bedtime? How do you manage your baby or toddler's sleep during illness? Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) answer these questions and more. If you need help with your baby's sleep or settling, join Sombelle: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/ Follow us for useful info on sleep and settling: https://www.instagram.com/infant.sleep.australia/ Got a toddler or pre-schooler with...

Does sleep beget sleep? Will more day sleep result in fewer night wakings, or is the opposite true - does less day sleep result in more night time sleep? It's a complicated question with a complicated answer but Dr Fallon is going to tease it out for you so you can think about whether your baby might need more or less day sleep. Don't forget - every baby is different! The discussion in this podcast episode focuses on babies in general, not yours specifically. It's ok to do what you feel is...