Episodes
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Have you heard about baby wearing of carrying? If you have, you have likely also heard some of the misinformation that can come with this topic
"She's never going to let you put her down"
"You're going to make her too attached"
"You're making a rod for your own back"
In this episode I'm chatting to Brooke. Brooke is a baby wearing consultant and the co-founder of Baby Wearing Australia and Kangatraining Australia to unpack some of this information and also to really unpack the benefits of baby wearing and baby wearing can be a FANTASTIC tool when it comes to sleep
If you are someone who values closeness and proximity or who has a little barnacle baby, then this episode is for you!
You can find Brooke on instagram @brookemaree.babywearing or via her website. Brooke offers 1:1 baby wearing consultations in person or online and has an amazing free baby wearing workshop as well.
If Kang Training sounds like your jam, then you can also search for classes here!
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Reflux can be a real minefield for parents to navigate so in this episode, I am chatting to Vanessa from Reflux Rescue
Vanessa is a holistic reflux specialist, getting to the root cause of reflux using 1:1 consults and guides to support your reflux journey.
If your little one has reflux symptoms then this episode is for you! -
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In this episode I'm talking to Sarah from @matrescencematters
Sarah is an Motherhood Occupational Therapist and provides incredible sensory, motherhood support and matrescence eduction!
I first came across Sarah's page a few months ago and was mind blown by all her incredible information on overwhelm in motherhood from a Psychosensory perspective and this is exactly what we are unpacking in this episode!
Join us as we deep dive into the transition to motherhood, the perfect mother myth and why motherhood truly can feel so overwhelming from a Psychosensory perspective - this information really has been life changing for me!
You can follow Sarah on instagram @matrescencematters or via her website https://www.sarahashtonot.com.au
Sarah has an INCREDIBLE workshop on overwhelm from a Psychosensory perspective that I ADORE which can be found here https://www.sarahashtonot.com.au/workshops
Sarah also provides a variety of 1:1 for mums who feel they need more personal support with sensory processing which can be found here https://www.sarahashtonot.com.au/work-with-me
If you love the episode, make sure to like and share!
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Starting solids can be a big milestone!
In this episode I talk to nutritionist and health coach @wellnessbyreneebrown about all things solids.
Whether you are getting ready to start solids or managing picky eating, this episode is for you and will encourage and empower you to feel confident when it comes to solids as we chat through how to start solids, what nutrients we need to be aware of, how solids should progress, managing picky eating, creating a balanced plate and so much more!
Renee is a wealth of knowledge and her instagram page @wellnessbyreneebrown has been a total life saver!
She has also written TWO incredible cookbooks that are perfect for the whole family which you can grab here
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In this episode, we talk through how to manage travelling with kids!
Our own disasters when travelling How to survive flights and car tripsManaging sleep on travel days How to juggle sleep needs while still enjoying your holidays Naps on the go and sharing a hotel room with a baby
We cover:and so much more!
I cannot recommend the Noodie Sound Machine enough for every day use but this saved our bums travelling this last week! The team have graciously shared a discount 'GENTLE10' which gets you 10% off!
Our other must have for travel is the Slumerpod! We have owned the Slumberpod for years and this pop up blackout for your portacot takes the stress out of trips if you have a little one who is sensitive to light or if you are room sharing!
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In this episode we're going to talk through how to get your partner (or any other caregiver) nailing bedtime!
Its a big step to move towards having someone else settle your baby and while we may not have done this perfectly ourselves (it was a total disaster, more on this in the show!) we certainly have got you all covered as we talk through all of our tips and tricks to make this transition as smooth as possible!
If you want more information on involving others in bedtime, make sure to check out my highlight on instagram @thegentlesleepcoach or, The Gentle Sleep Course 4-18 Months has got you covered as well!
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In this episode we unpack some of the CRAZY advice my follower's have been given their newborn's sleep, and answer some of the questions many first time parents seem to have:
Can your newborn be too attached? Have you created a 'rod for your own back'?Are there 'bad' sleep habits? Is it your fault that your baby seems to HATE the cot and will only sleep on you?Do you need to be stuck in the dark or nap trapped all day?Come with us as we unpack what biologically normal newborn sleep can look like in the fourth trimester as well as as some simple strategies for surviving the fourth trimester!
During the episode, we talk about Dr. Gordon Neufeld's six sequential stages of attachment, which you can read more about on his website . Dr Neufeld and Gabor Mate have also authored a book on this topic - 'Hold On To Your Kids' by Gabor Mate & Dr Gordon Neufeld
You can grab a copy of my newborn sleep guide here or of course, check out my newborn highlight on instagram @thegentlesleepcoach
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Welcome to The Gentle Sleep Podcast!
In this episode we break down what this podcast is all about! We can't wait to have you along for the journey, and for you to better understand what biologically normal infant sleep truely is and how you can get better rest without ever needing to leave your baby to cry-it-out
You can find Claire on Instagram @thegentlesleepcoach or via the website
Music by Ben Fair
