Sombelle - Infant Sleep Australia

Sombelle - Infant Sleep Australia Sleep & settling help for babies, toddlers & pre-schoolers. Sensible strategies for better sleep 😴

13/04/2026

If 5am wake-ups are a regular occurrence in your house, you are not alone, and more importantly, you are not stuck. Early rising is one of the most common sleep complaints we hear from parents, and one of the most misunderstood. Many parents assume their little one is just wired that way, but in most cases there's a clear reason it's happening, and a fix.

In this episode, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs & Sleep Practitioners) walk you through the most common causes of early waking, the mistakes that can accidentally lock in that 5am start, and the practical steps you can take to shift things in the right direction.

LINKS IN BIO 🔽⁠
✅ Join our Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Program 🎉
🙋‍♀️ See Dr Fallon in our Telehealth clinic⁠
🏢 See Dr Laura at Victorian Children's Clinic, Malvern.⁠
☕️ Love our work? Buy us a coffee!⁠
❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music⁠
🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube⁠
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12/04/2026

Is rocking to sleep working for you or against you? Here's how to tell. 👇

Rocking works beautifully for some babies. But for others, it can actually be the reason everyone's up all night.

Signs it might not be working:
😰 They wake 4–10 times a night - completing a sleep cycle only to wake up panicked that they're alone in the cot
😰 They're impossible to transfer - lightly dozing, monitoring your every move so they don't get "snuck" back into the cot

When this is happening, sleep quality suffers for everyone, and that takes a real toll on wellbeing.

If rocking isn't working for you or your little one, you're not stuck. Support is available. 💛

And if it is working? Carry on! 😄

❤️ Follow the link in our bio to join the Sombelle Online Paediatric Sleep Clinic Programs.⁠

11/04/2026

Tried cot settling but it still didn't work? Here's why. 👇⁠
There are three core factors that influence your baby or toddler's sleep, and if even one is missing, progress simply won't stick.⁠
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✅ Sleep pressure & daily rhythm ⁠
✅ How they fall asleep ⁠
✅ What's motivating those night wake-ups⁠
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Most approaches only tackle one piece of the puzzle. That's why so many exhausted parents come to us having already "tried everything."⁠
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When all three factors are addressed together? That's when real, lasting change happens.⁠
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💤 You deserve sleep that actually sticks.⁠
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❤️ Follow the link in our bio to join the Sombelle Online Paediatric Sleep Clinic Programs.⁠
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If your baby struggles to fall asleep because they keep swivelling their head trying to look at their mobile, bookshelf,...
11/04/2026

If your baby struggles to fall asleep because they keep swivelling their head trying to look at their mobile, bookshelf, pictures on the wall, ceiling fan, or light coming in through the side of your blinds 👀 then try making their room either very dark, or very boring.

❤️ You'll likely find they fall asleep faster with less visual stimulation.

👍🏼 And remember, only put your baby down for sleep when you are sure they're tired and ready for sleep.

😴 Sleep struggles? We’ve got you! Join Dr. Fallon & Dr. Laura (PhDs) in the Sombelle Program and learn how to build healthy sleep rhythms for your child. With video lessons, personalized plans, and fast-tracked clinic access, you’ll feel supported every step of the way. 🌙LINK IN BIO

👉 Say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to calm bedtimes!

10/04/2026

Perfecting the daily rhythm and ensuring sleep pressure is high at night time may help to reduce night waking for some babies and toddlers. However, there are many whose night waking won't reduce if they are heavily reliant on hands on support to fall asleep. For these little ones, high sleep pressure at night simply isn't enough to reduce their upset at waking to find themselves moved to the cot while asleep.

Be led by your baby - if night waking is a problem, you might start by working on their daily rhythm, and only change how and where they fall asleep if you feel it is creating a problem!

In this episode of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon (PhD, Sleep Practitioner), explains when and why your baby or toddler should be woken from their naps.

🔽 LINKS IN BIO 🔽⁠
✅ Join our Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Program 🎉
🙋‍♀️ See Dr Fallon in our Telehealth clinic⁠
🏢 See Dr Laura at Victorian Children's Clinic, Malvern.⁠
☕️ Love our work? Buy us a coffee!⁠
❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music⁠
🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube⁠
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09/04/2026

In this episode of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon (PhD, Sleep Practitioner), explains when and why your baby or toddler should be woken from their naps.

🔽 LINKS IN BIO 🔽⁠
✅ Join our Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Program 🎉
🙋‍♀️ See Dr Fallon in our Telehealth clinic⁠
🏢 See Dr Laura at Victorian Children's Clinic, Malvern.⁠
☕️ Love our work? Buy us a coffee!⁠
❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music⁠
🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube⁠
⁠

Ever wondered why it’s so hard to be the patient, positive parent you always thought you’d be? Or have you felt that par...
08/04/2026

Ever wondered why it’s so hard to be the patient, positive parent you always thought you’d be? Or have you felt that parenting is all hard work with little joy? You aren’t alone, every parent feels like this at some stage, and it does get easier.

😓 If you're always tired it can reduce your patience, make it harder to engage with your child, and can even increase symptoms of depression and anxiety.

😴 When you are well-rested, its easier to be the positive, engaging and fun parent you always hoped to be!

❤️ You don’t need to keep struggling alone. If you need support with sleep and settling, we are here to help.

🌙 Our online sleep clinic programs offer personalised strategies for sleep and settling based on your baby or toddler's unique needs. We believe in individualised approaches, because every child is different.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parenthood is a shared experience, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Our program not only focuses on your baby's sleep but also acknowledges the importance of your well-being as a parent. You can even book one-on-one coaching calls with Dr Fallon or Dr Laura, as needed.

08/04/2026

Waking your child from a nap can feel counterintuitive. Especially when you’ve been up half the night with them – it can be tempting to let them recover with a nice long nap! 😴

In this episode of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon (PhD, Sleep Practitioner), explains when and why your baby or toddler should be woken from their naps.

🔽 LINKS IN BIO 🔽⁠
✅ Join our Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Program 🎉
🙋‍♀️ See Dr Fallon in our Telehealth clinic⁠
🏢 See Dr Laura at Victorian Children's Clinic, Malvern.⁠
☕️ Love our work? Buy us a coffee!⁠
❤️ Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music⁠
🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube⁠
⁠

If white noise is kept below 50 decibels then it's safe for your little one's hearing. Some babies are sensitive to sudd...
07/04/2026

If white noise is kept below 50 decibels then it's safe for your little one's hearing. Some babies are sensitive to sudden noises and will spring awake easily if they hear anything interesting happening around them - these babies tend to sleep better with white noise because it masks other sounds.

But we all know at least 1 'bomb-proof' baby - they could sleep through a jack hammer 👷🏾‍♀️ - these babies don't need white noise, they are not easily woken 💥

You do you 🙂 You know your baby best!

The end of daylight saving time is a win for parents of babies and toddlers whose bedtime has been creeping later over t...
30/03/2026

The end of daylight saving time is a win for parents of babies and toddlers whose bedtime has been creeping later over the summer months.

When the clocks change, your child who usually feels ready for sleep at 8pm, will be feeling ready for sleep at 7pm 🙌🏽...(but do keep in mind they are likely to spring awake an hour earlier in the morning too 😬)

If you want to keep your child to their current schedule, swipe to see our step by step approach. You've got this!

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