Brand New Little People

Worried about how your baby or toddler’s sleep and settling might be impacted by travel? Don’t worry, we’ve got you sorted. The truth is, most babies and toddlers adapt really well to shifting time zones and new sleep arrangements, and with a few tips and tricks you’ll have a wonderful holiday. Join Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) as they unpack everything you need to know to...

Just when you think you’ve got your baby or toddler’s naps sorted, 💥BOOM💥…you’re back to square one.  Your baby or toddler's naps will change a lot over the first few years depending on their age and their unique sleep requirements. This might mean you have to pivot, and adjust their naps to keep them happy and well rested, day and night.  In episode 44 of Brand New Little People...

Sleep is one of the three pillars of health, alongside nutrition and exercise. This is true for babies, toddlers, children, and adults. ‘Sleep health’ will look different depending on your age. In this episode of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs & Sleep Practitioners), explain how to identify good and poor sleep health and discuss why taking care of sleep in your little on...

Are you worried, perhaps even frightened, to try settling your baby or toddler in their cot? You’re not alone, many parents struggle with this transition because they’re unsure how to manage their own, and their child’s big emotions, and they don’t want to cause any harm. In this episode, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura talk about how to support your child’s emotional wellbeing by providing intense support...

What does it mean to ‘fail’ sleep school, and are parents being too hard on themselves? This week, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura discuss why some babies and toddlers don’t have success at sleep school, and what parents can do about it. They answer parent questions including: How can I extend my baby’s day naps? How can I reduce my toddler’s night waking? How do I stop patting my baby to sleep? How can I...

Should you ditch the dummy? And if so, what’s the best way to do it? When is the right age to introduce a comforter, or small soft toy, to your baby? This week, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura discuss the pros and cons of dummy use, including when and how to ditch the dummy. They also discuss the benefits of using a comforter, or small soft toy, from 7 months of age onwards and answer parent questions too....

What can Taylor Swift teach us about parenting? According to Dr Fallon, quite a lot! Toddlers have big emotions and so do kids (and parents) who miss out on Era’s tour tickets 😆 Learning how to support your child through their big emotions is a skill that all parents develop - with some trial and error along the way! This week, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura discuss how to navigate the trickiest toddler...

Join Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhD’s, Sleep Practitioners) to learn strategies for managing sleep and settling difficulties in your baby, toddler, or pre-schooler, including what to do about split or ‘biphasic’ nights, and when to worry about short naps, or ‘cat naps’. Listen to Fallon & Laura as they answer parent questions including: My baby has started rolling in his cot & waking up stuck...

Dr Fallon & Dr Laura discuss factors to consider when making changes to how and where your baby or toddler settles for sleep, and answer parent questions: Should we stop cosleeping before moving our toddler to their own bedroom? Should we stop offering a bottle at bedtime? When do sleep requirements stop declining? Which parent should do the settling? Is it ok to take a break from a new settli...

Tune in to hear Dr Fallon and Dr Laura’s (PhDs) top tips for helping your child adjust to their new childcare environment. They also answer questions including: Is it ok if my baby or toddler is settled differently at childcare? How can I help my small baby adjust to settling in their cot? How can I ease my baby’s transition to sleeping in their own bedroom? What can I do when my baby or toddler r...

Sleep isn’t linear – there will be ups and downs, and unexpected hurdles. This is entirely normal but it doesn’t make these sleep hurdles any less distressing for tired parents! In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura talk about the hurdles – how to identify hurdles, and tips for overcoming hurdles. Plus they answer questions from Sombelle parents. 🏫  Is your little one about to start scho...

Are you the parent of multiples or know someone who is? Tune in to this week’s episode to learn insider tips on improving sleep and settling in twins, triplets, quads, quins, and more! Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD’s) also answer questions, including: How can I support my baby who cries very hard when we try to change how they settle to sleep? How can I stop the dreaded 4am wake up? My child is re...

Join Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD's) as they discuss all things sleep, settling, and early parenting. In this episode they answer questions submitted by parents, including: Should I offer my baby extra day sleep when they're unwell? How can I make my baby sleep in longer each morning? How can I transfer my baby to the cot without waking them? When can I drop night feeds? My baby hates naps - what...

When parents work together in genuine partnership, parenting is easier and relationships flourish. But how can you set the groundwork for equal parenting right from those first few days? And what can you do if your partner isn’t able, or available, to share the settling during the night? Join Dr Fallon & Dr Laura as they discuss how to share the parenting load and protect your parenting relati...

Parenting requires us to constantly make decisions – do we surrender to this new parenting challenge? Or is it best to step in to your ‘parenting power’ and set gentle boundaries? It’s an internal struggle we all have as parents and it’s particularly challenging during the first few years of parenting our little ones.   Join Dr Fallon & Dr Laura as they discuss how to choose your parentin...

We all have sleep associations, or things we need present to fall asleep. Some sleep associations make baby and toddler sleep very challenging. Join Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhD’s) as they explore the helpful, and not so helpful, sleep associations that might be influencing your little one’s sleep. They also answer member questions including: How do I get my baby or toddler in to a new daily rhyt...

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...

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. ❤️   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts  ❤️ &...

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 p...

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! ❤️   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts  ❤️   Subscribe on...

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 i...

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 set...

❓ 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. ❤️   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts  ❤️   Subscr...

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 ❤️ ❤️   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts  ❤️   Subscribe on Spotify   ❤️   Subscribe o...

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 f...