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Episode 116: Yes, you can wake your sleeping child

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Brand New Little People
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Apr 2, 2026
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Summary

Waking your child from a nap might feel counterintuitive - especially if you were up half the night with them! But sometimes a long day nap only increases the chances of another tricky night - at some point, we have to put the brakes on this cycle. 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.   Need support? βœ… Join our  Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Programs  and add on a coaching call with Dr Fallon for extra support! 🏒 Local to Melbourne?   Visit Dr Laura for an in-person appointment   at Victorian Children's Clinic, or   explore telehealth options.   Give us some love! β˜•οΈ Love our work?  Buy us a coffee! πŸ“² Follow us on   instagram   |   Facebook  |   TikTok πŸ’– Tell your mates about us    Subscribe πŸ”½ ❀️ Listen on  Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Amazon Music πŸŽ₯ Watch this episode on  YouTube