{"podcast":{"title":"Brand New Little People","slug":"brand-new-little-people-6408414","podcast_index_feed_id":6408414,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147510903/feed","website_url":"https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/podcasts/brand-new-little-people","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/2147641819/podcasts/7e3ce-5124-7d-bfaa-c4da2de5b1c4_ca5c7f6d-dcdf-4690-9bf2-99a29ffa163c.jpeg","author":"Dr Fallon Cook & Dr Laura Conway (PhD's, Sleep Practitioners)","episode_count":121,"summary":"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 sleep program, Sombelle. Come with us as we delve into the complexities of early parenting, exploring the shades of grey in the advice often given to new parents. Our discussions are informed by our rich experiences in the clinic, our in-depth research in early child development, and our personal journeys as parents. Together, let's unravel the mysteries of early parenting and equip ourselves with the knowledge and support we all need. Ready to dive in? Let's go! Sombelle member? Submit your questions: sombelle@infantsleep.com.au","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T12:21:01.190058+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brand-new-little-people-6408414"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 107: Does bedsharing have benefits?","slug":"episode-107-does-bedsharing-have-benefits","published_at":"2025-11-12T03:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brand-new-little-people-6408414/episode-107-does-bedsharing-have-benefits","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brand-new-little-people-6408414","url":"https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/podcasts/brand-new-little-people/episodes/2149111984","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149111984.mp3","summary":"Does bedsharing have benefits for infant development or attachment? The quick answer is no. Systematic reviews (the highest form of scientific evidence) consistently show that bedsharing is associated with: 1️⃣ Longer breastfeeding duration 2️⃣ Increased risk of death 3️⃣ More frequent night waking Bedsharing might be your preference, and that's ok, but it's important to understand both the risks, and the reality - babies who sleep in cots are just as well attached to their parents, as those who share a bed with their parents. Drs Fallon & Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) dive head first in to the scientific literature on bedsharing, so you can make an informed decision for your little one ✅ Need additional support? Join our   Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Programs , where we have an entire chapter dedicated to helping you resolve sleep pressure difficulties. Or   visit our wonderful sleep clinic , via Telehealth or in person if you're local to Melbourne. ☕️ Love our work?  Buy us a coffee! ❤️ Listen on  Apple Podcasts ❤️ Listen on  Spotify ❤️ Listen on  Amazon Music 🎥 Watch this episode on  YouTube   If you choose to bedshare please follow the RedNose guidelines for safer cosleeping:  https://rednose.org.au/safe-sleep-and-safer-pregnancy/newborn-to-1-year/co-sleeping-with-your-baby/ REFERENCES: Das,  Rashmi Ranjan ,  Sankar,  M. Jeeva ,  Agarwal,  Ramesh ,  Paul,  Vinod Kumar ,  Is “Bed Sharing” Beneficial and Safe during Infancy? A Systematic Review , International Journal of Pediatrics,  2014 , 468538, 16 pages,  2014 .  https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/468538 Baddock, et.al. The influence of bed-sharing on infant physiology…","meta_description":"Does bedsharing have benefits for infant development or attachment? The quick answer is no. Systematic reviews (the highest form of scientific evidence) c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3398,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/brand-new-little-people-6408414/episodes/episode-107-does-bedsharing-have-benefits/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brand-new-little-people-6408414/episode-107-does-bedsharing-have-benefits.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}