The Let's Sleep Podcast

The newborn period is from birth right through to 3 months of age. Arguably, this is one of the biggest periods of adjustment for parents whether it's your first, second, third, fourth or so on. You might be surprised to learn that there is PLENTY you can do in that newborn period to set up great healthy sleep habits for later on! Here are my top 10 tips for helping your newborn to sleep as well a...

This week I had a bit of an 'ah - ha' moment and honestly, it's cemented in my mind how different my approach is when it comes to supporting parents with sleep and settling. It's also the reason why Let's Sleep families have incredible results (and why these positive changes last in the long term).  When I chat to parents in DM's or on 15 min discovery calls, I ask them a few initial questions.  T...

"I want a predictable day routine BUT I don't want to be nap trapped at home" "I'd love it if my baby could self settle BUT I don't want to leave them to cry it out" "My baby isn't 6 months yet, is it too early to teach them to self settle?" "I don't want to co sleep anymore BUT I don't know how to move my baby back to their cot" "My baby's sleep is all consuming and we are at breaking point" If y...

This is the second episode in our perinatal mental health mini series - these episodes will drop over the next few months 👀 Louisa is a perinatal child and family psychologist. She's also a Mum to 2 boys. She specialises in perinatal anxiety and mood, attachment and bonding and emotions in motherhood. I was drawn to Louisa's IG page Mama Psychology because of the realness. Louisa talks about the...

This is our FIRST episode for 2023! Happy New Year, Merry Christmas! The start of the year is always a great opportunity to set fresh intentions - contemplate what you want LESS of in the new year and what you want MORE of.  Today i'm sharing with you a tactic that you can use in pregnancy or at any stage in your parenting journey. It's actually super helpful to repeat this tactic multiples times...

This is the first episode in our perinatal mental health mini series - these episodes will drop over the next few months 👀 Louisa is a perinatal child and family psychologist. She's also a Mum to 2 boys. She specialises in perinatal anxiety and mood, attachment and bonding and emotions in motherhood. I was drawn to Louisa's IG page Mama Psychology because of the realness. Louisa talks about the c...

"I want a predictable day routine BUT I don't want to be nap trapped at home" "I'd love it if my baby could self settle BUT I don't want to leave them to cry it out" "My baby isn't 6 months yet, is it too early to teach them to self settle?" "I don't want to co sleep anymore BUT I don't know how to move my baby back to their cot" "My baby's sleep is all consuming and we are at breaking point" If y...

"My baby is waking up EVERY 2 HOURS overnight and won't resettle without a feed" "When will my baby sleep through the night?" If you have asked yourself ANY of these questions or had any of these thoughts cross your mind, this episode is for you! If you've been wanting to reduce down your baby's night waking BUT aren't sure if they're waking due to genuine hunger - i've got some things for you to...

"I want a predictable day routine BUT I don't want to be nap trapped at home" "I'd love it if my baby could self settle BUT I don't want to leave them to cry it out" "My baby isn't 6 months yet, is it too early to teach them to self settle?" "I don't want to co sleep anymore BUT I don't know how to move my baby back to their cot" If you have asked yourself ANY of these questions or had any of thes...

I hear this ALL the time from parents. You're putting off seeking help because you think you need to be home for 2 full weeks while you get sleep sorted. This is an incredibly common misconception. Your experience of sleep and settling support will be quite the opposite! Most families want to be out and about, offering naps on the go and have that predictability (with some flexibility!). I help yo...

In this quick tip episode today - we are talking through a common challenge that families experience. Is bedtime for your little one feeling stressful and resulting in lots of tears (for everyone?). You are not alone! I'm talking through a simple, actionable solution for you to implement immediately with your little one. We cover: - What a wind down routine is - How a wind down routine can make fo...

If you're trying to figure out how to drop the night feeds for your little one - have a listen to this before you make any decisions :) 3 things for you to consider before dropping a night feed. ** I hope you all enjoy the moment when I was recording this episode and I saw dolphins jumping out of the marina in front of me!! ** My DM's are always open for you - let me know if you have any questions...

You asked and i've delivered! Toddler sleep is a whole different kettle of fish and this episode will give you all the goods to feel totally confident and empowered. As I toddler Mum myself - I get it! It is sometimes an exhausting and wild ride - but there is ALOT we can do to ensure sleep is as gooood as possible. You'll be an expert in these hurdles AND how to tackle them if (and when) they ari...

If nap maths is something you struggle with, bedtime maths likely is as well. How on earth do we figure out when the ideal bedtime is for our baby so that they aren't undertired or overtired? This episode will give you the framework to find that sweet spot for bedtime! I've included a client story in this episode from a family I recently worked with. Mum Emma shares their experience going from fre...

Does travel make you anxious? I have BEEN THERE. I used to put off travel and got sweaty palms at the thought of messing up my daughters routine. This episode is the pep talk you need to get that trip booked in and push yourself out of your comfort zone. I chat through my top 3 items I always pack for holidays, how to balance off routine and routine when travelling, we touch on the 60:40 rule and...

Parents want predictability. They want to know a flow for the day so that they aren't flying by the seat of their pants. I know it feels overwhelming and you may have NO idea where to start. You have probably even tried numerous things to get predictability including following routines, reading 100's of sleep consultant instagram pages and maybe been to sleep school.  I've got what you need in thi...

If you felt the pressure to always be on a set routine with your little one with zero flexibility - you'd likely end up throwing in the towel pretty quickly. I'm talking you through my favourite tactic - the 60:40 rule. This is how I support families to build confidence adding in some flexibility to their little one's routine. Follow Let's Sleep over on instagram (instagram.com/lets__sleep/). My D...

Being able to offer your little one a nap in the car, pram or carrier gives you SO much freedom and flexibility. If you've been nervous to try naps on the go or having some travel coming up and want to offer more on the go naps - this is the ep for you. I'm sharing 3 tips to make naps on the go a breeze & am debunking the common advice I hear that all day sleeps should be in your baby's cot. We've...

Catnapping is one of the most common sleep issues that families experience! In this episode I walk you through 5 reasons your baby might be catnapping. Let's think bigger picture here - zoom out and think about the factors that might be leading to catnapping for your little one. Here's a summary: Your baby isn’t quite able to self settle and resettle just yet You’re getting them straight up when t...

Welcome to the final episode of Let’s Parent season one. In this episode I’ll share troubleshooting tips for parents that are having issues with night waking for their little one. I dive into: Common reasons your little one will be waking The normal amount of night waking for a baby The stages of night sleep Tips to support your baby to sleep well overnight Thank you for all of your support in my...

In this episode, I’m joined by Melanie from Cheeky Wipes Australia to talk about eco-friendly options when it comes to your baby or toddler. We dive into: What makes Cheeky Wipes special Making small changes to be more sustainable The huge savings you encounter when going reusable The environmental impact of disposable wipes Getting past the ‘ew’ factor of reusable wipes Where to get information o...

In this episode, I’ll share why it’s important to fit in our self care and discoveries of self care through my parenting journey. I dive into: Taking intentional time to yourself Being the only person who can prioritise self care for myself Experiencing feelings of guilt Handing over the reins to someone else Practical tips for regular self care Check out our Let’s Sleep Routine eBooks - https://w...

In this episode, I’m joined by Carina O’Brien, founder of Working Mumma, supporting women that want to manage the juggle of career and motherhood. We dive into: Reevaluating what’s important after becoming a parent Communication of what you want and need with the people around you Removing “should” out of your vocabulary Looking at the advantages of sending your child to childcare Challenges expre...

In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Wallace, a fellow sleep consultant based in New Zealand, supporting and empowering families with sleep and settling from birth to 5 years of age. We dive into: Holistic approach to sleep and settling support Helping our clients to tackle the hurdles after our package is finished Finding what routine works right for you Showing parents our business is all about th...

In this episode, I’ll share information on your baby’s sleep cycle and how to support your baby’s sleep with catnapping. I dive into: What your baby’s sleep cycle looks like Why newborns don’t wake as easily between sleep cycles Why catnapping can become common around 3-5  months of age When catnapping becomes an issue Tips to support your little one to get back to sleep As mentioned in the e...