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19/11/2025

Our body clock, or circadian rhythm, is one of two sleep regulators and it takes time to mature. Understanding this rhythm can really shift how we view our little ones’ sleep.

Some families choose a consistent wake-up time to help “protect” their child’s rhythm, while others try it only if sleep starts to feel more challenging. There’s no right or wrong - just knowing that it takes time, consistency and experimentation.

Most importantly, it’s the combination of your little one’s circadian rhythm and their sleep pressure that forms the foundation of healthy, biologically supported sleep.

14/11/2025

As Christmas approaches, we’ve gathered the kinds of gifts that don’t just get unwrapped…they get lived in. Open-ended treasures that invite little hands to build, explore, imagine, and return to again and again - and can be found in different price points for varying budgets.
And the real magic? So many of these gifts gently invite our little ones outdoors, into sunshine, fresh air, and wandering play!

11/11/2025

Happy birthday to Possums!
While the Possums Clinic first opened its doors back in 2013, today marks one year since we found our new home at .medical and one year since this beautiful online community began to grow.

We’re so grateful for each and every one of you who has joined us along the way - for helping us continue our mission to empower families, to nurture confidence, and to grow joy in the everyday.

We have so much in store for the year ahead, and we’re so thankful to have you with us!

08/11/2025

Here are a few things you might like to try to make those afternoons a little easier:
🍃 Lean into using the carrier - babies love being close, especially durijg those fussy afternoons.
🍃 Prep dinner earlier in the day - think one-pot meals or something you can pop in the slow cooker.
🍃 Switch between yourself and your partner/a loved one - sometimes it’s easier all together, other times one of you might need a quiet reset.
🍃 Lean into the frequent feeding - especially for newborns, that afternoon cluster feeding is their way of meeting their sensory-motor needs. Ride it out, and change it up when you need a breather.
🍃 If you’re going to parent, you may as well do it with others - organise a casual afternoon catch-up or shared dinner with friends.
🍃 Keep snacks on hand for yourself - no one wants to tackle the afternoon on an empty stomach.
🍃 Head outside - walks, fresh air, a quick play in the yard, walking the dog - movement and time outside can make a world of difference.
🍃 Change it up - breaking the monotony can be refreshing. It might look like dinner outside or even a late night adventure!
🍃 Remember that it’s ok if your house looks lived in!

Some afternoons will may feel a little chaotic but with a few gentle tweaks, they can feel a whole lot lighter

05/11/2025

That evening burst of energy? Totally normal. It’s your child’s natural rhythm and not something to try to avoid.

Lean into it: play, laugh, connect. When sleep pressure peaks, rest comes easier.

Sometimes, sleep challenges come from other things, like a conditioned sensitivity to the cot or disrupted sleep regulators, not from an evening boost of energy.

Don’t fear the second wind - experiment with riding it by using power doses of play!

If you’re finding the evenings tricky to manage, you’re little one is excessively waking or you’d like to learn more about experimenting with sleep pressure, then be sure to reach out via the link in our bio!

01/11/2025

Mum friends are truly special - even when they’re barely holding it together, they somehow help you hold it together too.
Be sure to tag a mum friend who may need to hear this 💕

30/10/2025

Two truly valuable books to help you make informed, confident decisions for your family!

1️⃣ The Discontented Little Baby Book by Dr Pamela Douglas - unpacks what’s normal when it comes to feeding, sleep, and crying in the early months. It helps you tune into your baby’s cues and trust your instincts.

2️⃣ How Babies Sleep by Professor Helen Ball - explores the science behind infant sleep and how to create realistic, responsive sleep expectations that support the whole family.

🎧 Both are also available in audio format - perfect for pram walks or contact naps!

Send this to a parent-to-be or someone in the thick of those baby days who’d value these recommendations 💛

28/10/2025

It’s the middle of the night. You’ve already woken multiple times to your little one. You peel your eyes open and offer them a feed. You’re not really sure, but you feel like your little one wakes often during the night and just won’t settle back to sleep because their little belly is upset from wind. You spend extra time keeping them upright, patting their little back whilst you try to stay awake. You look at the time and it’s almost been 45 minutes from waking to now burping. You know you’ll be up again soon.

It’s a story we hear often! We know that night waking is biologically normal, but we want your family to return back to sleep as quickly as possible, and staying up unnecessarily to burp your baby certainly disrupts this as it can rouse a baby from their sleepy, post feed state.

Please note that there is a cohort of breastfed babies who truly do cry from pain due to lactose fermentation in the large intestine but not from swallowed air. Be sure to book an appointment if you have concerns or would like to explore ways to experiment with sleep if your little one is excessively waking.

19/10/2025

If only we could tell our new-parent selves what we know now.
Parenting is one long experiment - a journey of shifting expectations, evolving seasons, and constant learning.
There’s no “right way,” just trial, error, and a whole lot of love along the way.

17/10/2025

☀️ ACTIVITY IDEAS FOR HOT WEATHER ☀️

As the weather warms up (and especially in peak summer), it can be tricky to think of ways to fill the day!

Here are just a few simple ideas that can be tailored to your location and your child’s stage of development. Sometimes it can be helpful to pick a few activities to have on rotation to lean into on the days you need inspo!

For more inspiration, you can download our free activity guide via our website.

14/10/2025

We’ve been told that short naps are a problem to fix - but research (and baby sleep biology!) says otherwise.⁣
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🍃 Short naps are developmentally NORMAL⁣
🍃 They protect nighttime sleep pressure (aka when you want to sleep most)⁣
🍃 Babies need lighter, more active sleep - it’s essential for brain development⁣
🍃 Babies have shorter sleep cycles & wake more easily (and that’s ok!)
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There’s no need to try to encourage deeper daytime sleep. Most little people will naturally transition to longer blocks of sleep when their body is ready to.
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Sometimes, a 10minute nap here and a 30minute nap there is exactly what their growing brain needs.

11/10/2025

It’s biologically normal for babies (and toddlers) to wake during the night and need support to fall back asleep.

Here’s what we know:
🌸 Around 1 in 2 babies will sleep through by 12 months
🌸 “It’s biologically normal for babies (and toddlers) to wake during the night and need support to fall back asleep.
🌸 “Sleeping through” is considered to be a 6–8 hour stretch, not a full 12 hours
🌸 Night waking can fluctuate, especially in the first year of life

These patterns are shaped by biology, not by anything you’re doing ‘wrong.’

So if you’re up again tonight - take a breath. You’re not alone, and you’re not failing.

Share this with someone who might need this reminder right now.

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