The Sleep Mums

A to Zzz: T for Tongue Tie

Why are people still tongue tied about tongue tie?

 

In this brand new episode we meet midwife, infant feeding specialist and tongue tie expert Samantha Tanak. We discuss what it is, how to recognise the signs, how to deal with the tongue tie journey and what solutions there are, plus so much more.

 

The lack of understanding when it comes to tongue tie could be impacting many parents experiences of feeding. We hope to shed some light and give some support.

 

Teething & Sleep

We’re kicking off this new season with something that can disrupt sleep for years: teething. 

Teething can start any time in baby’s first few months and, usually, goes on until they are nearly 3 years! However, one of the hardest things about teething is that you often can’t tell why your baby is so sad and grumpy until the tooth finally pops out.

 

In the first episode of our new season we tackle teething and the impact it can have on sleep. We’ll talk making it through the teething years, the best remedies and coming back from a bout of teething (which can often be just as hard!).

 

Plus, we’ll answer our listener Kelly’s question about how to tell if baby is actually teething or just chewing their hands for comfort.

 

1 – How do I know? 2 – When does it happen? 3 – What can I do about it? 4 – Teething & Sleep 5 – Coming back from teething

A to Zzz: M for Motherhood

We kick off this brand new series of The Sleep Mums A to Zzz with M for Motherhood. 

From surviving on 45 minutes sleep to being ok with not ever being 'good enough', in this new episode we cover ALL the shades of motherhood: from the privilege to the pains in the ass!

Therapist and author Anna Mathur also shares some fantastic tips on how to cope and brilliant advice for us all to stop living like we're being chased.

A to Zzz: Series 2 [trailer]

⚡️NEW SERIES ⚡️STARTS TOMORROW ⚡️

 

Tune in tomorrow 25th August wherever you get your pods and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode.

 

In our first episode of the new series we talk M for Motherhood with Anna Mathur: what it’s like to survive on 45 minutes sleep and why it’s ok to not be good enough.

A to Zzz: T for Travel

Are we nearly there yet...? Travelling is exciting and going places an adventure, but sometimes the journey, especially with kids, isn’t always so thrilling. 

Our letter this week in our bonus Sleep Mums A to Zzz is T for Travel. We talk to Carly and Dan from kids travel company @keepemquiet, their genius kids activity packs have won awards, are loved by celebrities, The Royal Family and us!

They really know travelling with little people and share some excellent tips and tricks. Plus they have the down-low on the best gizmos and gadgets to help make holidays almost as relaxing as they were before kids!

Travel

In this episode we’ll cover the best baby travel hacks for any trips you might take with your little one.

 

We’re a wee bit out of practise of going… well, anywhere right now, so these travel hacks and tips should help you feel more comfortable and confident: whether it’s a staycation, a trip to see family or you’re managing to go further afield, then this podcast is for you.

 

Plus, we’ll answer our listener Amanda's question about babies and jet lag.

 

1 – Sheets 2 –  Hack the Routine 3 – Packing 4 – Climate and Environment  5 – Local Cuisine

A to Zzz: R for Reflux

Around 40% of our babies suffer from Reflux but parents can still face an up hill battle to be listened to and their baby diagnosed. 

So, in our brand new episode of The Sleep Mums A to Zzz we talk to @the_gp_mum Dr Stephanie Ooi to get the lowdown on reflux, what it is, how the guidelines have changed, what help is available and how it can impact sleep.

Reflux matters because often both the baby’s and parent's health is at its heart.

Can Babies Have Bad Habits?

This podcast is about something that is a little controversial, particularly when it comes to sleep: we’re going to talk habits in babies. There is a lot of pressure from society and those around us to do ‘parenting right’ and this idea of creating or continuing bad habits in our babies and children can make you feel like you’re doing something wrong. So in this episode we get to the bottom of bad habits; do they exist; what are they and can you change a habit of a little one’s lifetime?

 

Plus we’ll answer our listener Maike’s question about changing how she feeds and trying to get into a routine.

 

1 – Can Babies Have Bad Habits? 2 – What is a Habit? 3 – When Does Something Become a Habit? 4 – How to Make Changes 5 – Any to Avoid?

A to Zzz: L for Laughter

Our next guest on The Sleep Mums A to Azz is Sam Avery, dad joke provocateur, award-winning blogger and author of parenting guide The Learner Parent.

In this brand new episode we chat about why laughter is so important, what it means to be a Learner Parent - we’re all just learning this gig – and… poo.

We’ve had lots of amazing guests on the show but chatting with Sam, Sarah and I were literally, rolling on the floor. But, as we talk about, that doesn’t mean laughter is a joke: in fact, as a parent, it’s often the one thing that gets you through.

Come have a giggle with us in L for Laughter.

Feeding: Combination

We want to talk about feeding, the different ways of feeding and how that can impact sleep. As we always say, we’re all different. Our babies are different and our families are all different; that should always be celebrated, which is why The Sleep Mums is zero judgement.  You might choose to listen to all three of our feeding episodes that we’re but we wanted to give you the chance to listen to what you need, whether that’s one, two or all three.

In this episode we’re going to talk about breast and bottle feeding, a method of feeding that sometimes falls beneath the radar of feeding conversations: combination feeding.