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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 s... more

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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 learn how you ... more

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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? Luckily, ther... more

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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 I’d actuall... more

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If you settle your baby or toddler at bedtime, only for them to wake up less than 2 hours later, then you’re familiar with ‘false starts.’ False starts happen when babies or toddlers don’t begin their nights with a long stretch of deep sleep – they m... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Kylie Smith
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Dr. Kylie's Speech Pathology Clinic, Melbourne
Episode: Episode 104: Speech & Sleep with Dr Kylie

Hosts

Fallon Cook
Host of Brand New Little People; paediatric sleep practitioner; co-director of Infant Sleep Australia; co-founder of Sombelle.
Laura Conway
Co-host of Brand New Little People; clinician at Infant Sleep Australia; co-director of Infant Sleep Australia program.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Fix my daughter’s sleep

    After listening to a few different episodes on sleep pressure and unique sleep needs, I was able to fix my 4 month’s old night time sleep within a week! From 6 or 7 wakes ups, to just 2 for feeds. And I’m not even a member of Sombelle (yet)! Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soph.k.w
    Australia8 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    A sensitive and thoughtful approach to sleep with clear foundations in evidence and experience. Laura and Fallon have an open and non judgmental manner about them that keeps you listening. The podcast and Sombelle program have been a huge help for us. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sheets1984
    Australiaa year ago
  • The evidence based middle ground I’ve been looking for!

    Do yourself a favour and listen to this balanced, supportive, empowering and clear podcast that helps you weave through all the misinformation spread online. We have had great success transitioning from bouncing and feeding to sleep to supportive cot settling without any big cries! Cannot recommend this more highly 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SolveighB
    Australiaa year ago
  • Unfollow everyone else

    Clear, kind and legitimately evidence-based infant sleep advice from properly qualified professionals. Each episode feels like the warmest parenting pep talk! Highly recommend to all families with babies and toddlers who are hoping for a better night’s sleep, but feel lost in the noise and conflicting advice from social media, health workers, relatives and friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HannahB_10723
    Australiaa year ago
  • So helpful!

    Super valuable and generous information shared by Dr Fallon & Dr Laura on sleep needs. Love that their advice accounts for different babies having different needs and that they’re both super qualified.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blueberry_263
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners often note the program helps cut through online misinformation with clear explanations.
Evidence-based and compassionate sleep guidance that feels like a supportive conversation with experts.
Many listeners value the coaching options and Sombelle resources as a path to deeper help.
Positive sentiment about the hosts' warmth and practical approach to complex sleep questions.
Fans appreciate the balance between clinical rigor and empathetic parenting perspectives.
Listeners praise practical, step-by-step strategies adaptable to different sleep needs.
Some reviews mention a desire for more concrete, implementable steps in some episodes.
The hosts' clinical background and warm, non-judgmental tone are frequently highlighted as strengths.

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Episode 121: Unique Sleep Needs
Q: Is it better to drop the final overnight feed for Emma's 16-week-old, or wait until after six months?
Generally, continue the overnight feed for now given the age; many babies still need it for a while, and you can plan to drop it later as sleep pressure and daytime intake allow.
Episode 121: Unique Sleep Needs
Q: What should be prioritized for Amber with two caregivers and inconsistent routines—sleep needs, settling, or naps?
First confirm the child's actual average sleep need, then implement one consistent settling approach across all caregivers and optimize sleep pressure before making major changes to naps or bedtime.
Episode 121: Unique Sleep Needs
Q: Should Emma reduce overnight feeds before starting cot settling, or work on both at once?
Work on both together; set a maximum number of overnight feeds for a few nights and re-evaluate, as feeding and cot settling are interconnected and work best when approached jointly.
Episode 120: How to tailor your cot settling approach
Q: Should I wake a 7.5-week-old earlier to shift night feeds, or move bedtime earlier to improve overnight sleep?
No, generally do not wake a baby earlier for the sake of shifting night feeds. If the baby is wakeful around 4 AM, keep the overnight feeds as needed and consider adjusting daytime sleep or gradually extending wake windows rather than forcing an earlier bedtime, especially at this very young age.
Episode 118: Fixing False Starts
Q: Adrienne asks about stopping co-sleeping after a habit-forming pattern with a 15-month-old.
Implement a clear, consistent cot-settling plan, gradually fading hands-on support, and prepare for some protests while ensuring safety; consider a staged approach with a caregiver consistency to foster self-settling.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brand New Little People

What is Brand New Little People about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show frames infant and toddler sleep through a practical, evidence-based lens, blending clinical expertise with real-world parenting stories. Episodes frequently tackle sleep pressure, wake windows, nap transitions, and night waking, while also addressing co-parenting dynamics, mental load, and practical strategies families can implement at home. A distinctive element is the tandem hosting by two pediatric sleep clinicians who also lead a pediatric sleep program and clinic network, offering coaching options and direct resources for personalized guidance. The hosts' empathetic, non-judgmental approach and emphasis on tailoring plans to each child's needs stand out as particularly helpful for sleep-challenged families seeking trustworthy... more

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