Drs Cook & Conway. Clinic care, Home Visits & Telehealth. Evidence based sleep assistance, tailored to your baby's unique needs, with support along the way 💤😴
Carlton North, Melbourne
Joined November 2019
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Sleep is one of the three pillars of health. When babies sleep better, parents start feeling better.
#babysleep #sleep #toddlersleep #pedsleep #parentmentalhealth
A fantastic resource for parents of premature babies!
Today I am very excited to launch my new E-Learning safe sleep program for parents of babies born preterm who are preparing to transition from the NICU/SCN to home. preciouscare.com.au/courses/…
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Oh my, this is a wee bit gorgeous 😭 We’ve been trying not to tear up hearing about all the beautiful reunions happening around Melbourne. If you’re still waiting we hope you get your chance soon ❤️
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Our founder, Fallon, talks about what she aims to achieve with her infant regulation research 👩🏽🏫
Meet our brilliant minds. @MCRI_for_kids Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr @FallonCook12, explains her #research into infant regulation problems. This includes #sleeping, #crying & #feeding difficulties; & how #sleep problems can impact #development in infancy, right through #childhood.
Get in touch if you’d like to find out more about our paper examining the sleep and mental heath of gifted children 💤
New Article in GTI: The sleep and mental health of gifted children: A prospective, longitudinal, community cohort study
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Members may access it by visiting world-gifted.org/UGTI-2.php?…
#gtchat #edchat #gifted #gifteded
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Start your baby’s day with a good dose of natural light - especially helpful if they’re sleepy during the day and partying all night 🙃
#ThursdaySleepExplainer #5:
How light can influence your sleep:
Spoiler: I'm not going to tell you to put away your screens in the evening 😉
How much light exposure you get, and WHEN you get it, are possibly the most underrated factors for your sleep health.
Here's why:
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If your baby wakes frequently you may be getting less slow wave sleep, or more interrupted slow wave sleep, causing intense tiredness around the clock. If baby sleep problems are persistent seek help. You’ll feel like a different person when you get your sleep back 😴
#ThursdaySleepExplainer #3:
Slow wave sleep 💤
(a.k.a., deep sleep, N3, stage 3 [or 4] sleep, delta sleep)
...is generally described as a "stage" of sleep that takes up ~20% of total sleep. It's important for our health and wellbeing.
What is it and what does it do?
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Important for tired parents who are propping themselves up with coffee - limit your intake after 2pm
Having trouble falling or staying asleep? How much coffee are you drinking? Caffeine can
- make it more difficult to fall asleep
- increase the frequency and duration of nighttime awakenings
Try to avoid caffeine after 2 p.m. It has a half-life of 5 hours! #sleep #HarvardSleeps
Another study showing the importance of good sleep for children's mental health. Sleep difficulties can persist for years - seek treatment early.
A new study out of @UHouston finds that after a child experiences an inadequate amount of #sleep, changes are seen in the way they experience, regulate, and express their emotions. bit.ly/2O4f9Qb
A great visual representation of recommended hours of sleep per 24 hours. How many hours are you getting?
Sleep is essential for optimal health in children and teens. How many hours of #sleep should your child get on a regular basis? bit.ly/2LJfxTl
'Good sleep is essential to a child's physical, emotional and intellectual growth. It's also key to moms' and dads' sanity.'
Drawing on data from nearly 500 studies, a team of researchers has identified the 10 biggest risk factors causing #sleep issues among #children. bit.ly/36jP9IZ
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Don't dismiss your gifted child's sleep problems as an unchangeable part of being #gifted. New research by our founder, suggests that sleep difficulties are common in both gifted & non-gifted children. Busy minds can learn to fall asleep and stay asleep too 💤
Myth busting: Children with very high IQ (>120/>130) do not have more sleep difficulties during infancy or childhood. Interestingly, they have fewer mental health probs. Read more in our new paper #gifted #sleep #pedsleep @MCRI_for_kids @intergen_health
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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Have you registered for the #SmartParentSummit? Our founder, Dr Fallon Cook will kick it off with a keynote speech on baby and toddler #sleep >>
I'm excited to deliver a keynote presentation on baby and toddler sleep at the (online) Smart Parent Summit May 13-15. The summit is aimed at parents looking for evidence based advice and information on a range of parenting topics. Check it out 🙂
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Babies with persistent sleep problems are also more likely to have feeding difficulties. Our friends at @ProteaTherapy are experts at treating feeding problems and can see you via telehealth! So easy!
At #proteatherapy we provide #speechpathology services that are warm, welcoming and tailored to each client and their family. Check out the link in our bio for more info 👆🏼 @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia instagram.com/p/B_Jo--ZB_6A/…
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A great resource if you are worried about your baby or toddlers sleep during the pandemic. A long period of time at home can actually be a great time to tackle persistent sleep difficulties.
Thank you to Dr. Tamar Chansky @freeingyourmind for her guest post on #relaxation strategies for little ones, especially during these difficult times #COVID19 babysleep.com/advice/coronav…
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✅Fancy new booking system 🤩
🌏 Worldwide service 👩💼 A baby sleep expert at your fingertips 💤 Sleep isn't far away! #babysleep #pedsleep melbourneinfantsleep.com
There is some helpful advice in this lovely article from our friends at @pedsleepcouncil
We wish your family wellness, health, and better sleep during these difficult times #coronavirus #COVID19 #babysleep #sleep babysleep.com/coronavirus/
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JUST IN- read latest research findings led by our paediatric sleep consultant @FallonCook12 - Is treating #BabySleep problems the key to reducing #MentalHealth difficulties? We don't really know yet, but it seems like a good place to start. #pedsleep @unimelb
Persistent & severe baby sleep problems associated with increased risk for anxiety problems and emotional disorders. Great work by our team & free to download! #babysleep @RebeccaGiallo @sciberras_emma @laurajconway1 @deirdregartland @MCRI_for_kids adc.bmj.com/content/early/20…
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Works a treat for toddlers 👍🏼
An interactive visual bedtime chart can add fun to your child's evening! Use small pictures for each step of the routine. Add Velcro & attach to a paper strip. Your child can remove each picture when done @RileyChildrens @IUMedschool #babysleepday bit.ly/38FPfLs
It's Baby Sleep Day! Sleep during infancy is so important. How do you know when it's time to call in expert help? Read more here:
melbourneinfantsleep.com/new…
#babysleepday #pedsleep #sleep #babysleep