Kids & Family

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: hello@sombelle.com.au

Latest episodes

Episode 126: Early rising, decoded

September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

If your little one is waking before the sun and ready to party while the rest of the house sleeps, this episode is for you. Early rising is one of the most common sleep struggles parents face, but the good news is that it almost always…
Episode 125: When sleep progress stalls (you need to address these 3 factors)

September 7, 2026 · 46 min

Dr. Fallon Cook breaks down the three core factors that influence nighttime sleep in babies and toddlers - leave one unaddressed and those night wakes will continue 🫩 Tune in to identify the missing factor that stands between you and…
Episode 124: Book Week Made Easy

August 24, 2026 · 46 min

In this episode, Dr Fallon shares practical parenting hacks for stress-free Book Week costumes, along with expert advice on sleep and settling challenges for babies and toddlers. 🔍 Search our index of parent questions here Books…
Episode 123: Dropping the final nap

August 14, 2026 · 59 min

Is your toddler fighting their nap like it's a personal insult? Then you might be wondering if it's time to drop that final nap. In this episode Dr Fallon (PhD) shows you exactly how and when to do it. 🔍 Search our index of parent…
Episode 122: Bringing bedtime earlier

July 28, 2026 · 57 min

If your little one has decided a late bedtime and a long sleep in each day is their vibe, then this episode is for you! Dr Fallon walks you through exactly how to bring bedtime and wake up time earlier – the fast way and the slow way - so…
Episode 121: Unique Sleep Needs

July 13, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Understanding your baby or toddler's unique sleep needs is one of the most important steps you can take towards better sleep for your whole family. Join Dr Fallon (PhD) to learn about how variable sleep needs can be between babies, and…
Episode 120: How to tailor your cot settling approach

June 16, 2026 · 39 min

For most babies and toddlers, sleep improves when they start to fall asleep in their cot. But what if you have a super sensitive baby? One who absolutely HATES their cot and will scream the moment you dare even walk in to their nursery?…
Episode 119: Permission slips for tired parents

May 29, 2026 · 49 min

I was thinking about what I would tell my younger self. The version of me who had a newborn, or a six-month-old, or a toddler who had decided that 4:30am was a completely acceptable time to begin the day 🫩 And I realised that the things…