Little Ones: The Sleep Manual Podcast

Little Ones

Little Ones is passionate about helping families sleep. Established in 2016, Little Ones are the OG online baby sleep programs and have now helped over 300,000 tired parents worldwide teach their babies and toddlers excellent, lasting sleep habits in a kind, evidence-backed way. We would love to solve your little one's sleep challenges, so listen to our podcasts, visit us at www.littleones.co or download the Little Ones App from your app store. read less

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Season 2 - Episode 11: Our experience as first time mothers

Season 2 - Episode 11: Our experience as first time mothers

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to share our experiences as first-time mothers. We look back on what we did, what we wish we knew, and the things we'd do differently if we could turn back time. Parenting is a wild ride, and we're laying it all out there for you. If you're a new parent or soon-to-be parent, this one's for you! We're diving into the nitty-gritty of those early weeks and months, sharing the good, the challenging, and the downright surprising moments. And trust us, there were plenty of eyebrow-raising revelations! Our goal is to help you and your baby sleep better. For personalised support, visit www.littleones.co. We're here for you every step of the way.

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Season 2 - Episode 11: Our experience as first time mothers

Season 2 - Episode 11: Our experience as first time mothers

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to share our experiences as first-time mothers. We look back on what we did, what we wish we knew, and the things we'd do differently if we could turn back time. Parenting is a wild ride, and we're laying it all out there for you. If you're a new parent or soon-to-be parent, this one's for you! We're diving into the nitty-gritty of those early weeks and months, sharing the good, the challenging, and the downright surprising moments. And trust us, there were plenty of eyebrow-raising revelations! Our goal is to help you and your baby sleep better. For personalised support, visit www.littleones.co. We're here for you every step of the way.

Season 2 - Episode 10: Old wives tales that do and don’t work

Season 2 - Episode 10: Old wives tales that do and don’t work

Explore the world of sleep myths with us! In this week's podcast, we discuss age-old advice and tales about sleep that have been handed down through generations. We'll separate fact from fiction, discovering which sleep tips hold true and which are pure folklore. Join us for insights, wisdom, and a deeper understanding of the myths surrounding sleep. Discover the secrets to a good night's sleep, one myth at a time! Our goal is to help you and your baby sleep better. For personalised support, visit www.littleones.co. We're here for you every step of the way.

Season 2 - Episode 9: Your sleep questions answered!

Season 2 - Episode 9: Your sleep questions answered!

Have pressing sleep questions on your mind? Well, you're in luck because today's episode is all about answering your most common sleep-related questions. We've been listening to your questions and have handpicked some of the most commonly asked ones to dive into today. We're here to provide you with valuable insights and solutions to make your parenting journey a bit smoother. And remember, if you're needing more personalised guidance, don't hesitate to reach out to us at www.littleones.co. We're here to support you every step of the way on your sleep journey.

Season 2 - Episode 8: Baby Sleep Myths vs Facts

Season 2 - Episode 8: Baby Sleep Myths vs Facts

Holy moley there are so many baby sleep myths out there it's actually frightening! And how on earth are you supposed to know what is true and what, simply, isn't. Well, TADA! In this episode we'll throw out a whole bunch of baby sleep myths and let you in on the true facts of the matter, and hopefully you're able to use this advice to improve your little one's sleep. If you do need further help with that, please find us at www.littleones.co and we'll go from there.

Season 2 - Episode 7: Sleep Products We Love and Hate

Season 2 - Episode 7: Sleep Products We Love and Hate

A bit of a different episode today, where we'll explore a whole bunch of products that are targeted at helping your little ones sleep better and we'll tell you which ones we absolutely love and which ones we, well, hate. Okay okay, hate is a strong word... which ones we "don't like quite as much". When you're spending a small fortune on these sort of products, it definitely helps to know where to prioritise spending your money! As always, if you do need more help with your baby or toddler's sleep, find us at www.littleones.co

Season 2 - Episode 6: Tips for Night Feeds: a mini episode

Season 2 - Episode 6: Tips for Night Feeds: a mini episode

When you have a baby you will inevitably be up feeding during the night (whether breast or bottle), and we know those nights can feel pretty long and lonely. So in this mini episode we'd like to share our best tips for making those night feeds go as smoothly as possible, enabling both you and your little one to fall asleep easily and quickly afterwards. For more help with your little one's sleep, visit us at www.littleones.co and let us help you resolve any sleep challenges you might be facing.

Season 2 - Episode 5: The Importance of Naps

Season 2 - Episode 5: The Importance of Naps

We all know naps are good for our little ones... but do you know why exactly? Or how much they can impact your baby's night sleep? In this episode we talk everything naps - how beneficial good naps are to your little one's development, how naps can set up the success or failure of your little one's night sleep and everything in between. For more customized help at any time, visit us at www.littleones.co or download our app.

Season 2 - Episode 4: Self-Settling: What is it and how do you achieve it?

Season 2 - Episode 4: Self-Settling: What is it and how do you achieve it?

Join us as we do a deep dive into the huge topic of self-settling for your little one. Self-settling is a really crucial sleep skill that becomes important around 4 months and beyond. If your little one cannot self-settle, it can be the reason for short naps and fragmented night sleep, leading to a cranky baby and a tired family! In this episode we'll explain why self-settling is such a key element of great sleep and how you can work on getting your baby to master this skill. For more in-depth methods and advice, visit www.littleones.co or download our app from the app stores.

Season 2 - Episode 3: How to create the perfect environment for sleep

Season 2 - Episode 3: How to create the perfect environment for sleep

Your little one's sleep environment plays a crucial role in their ability to settle easily and sleep well - it is so important to get it right! In this episode we discuss the various elements that affect your little one's sleep and how you can easily create the perfect sleep sanctuary. In fact, you can implement these changes today and see improvements immediately! For more customized help with your little one's sleep, come visit us at www.littleones.co and lets see how we can work together to improve the sleep of your whole family.

Season 2 - Episode 2: Everything you want to know about catnapping

Season 2 - Episode 2: Everything you want to know about catnapping

The catnap... Far from a glorious image of a cat snoozing in a sunny spot, catnapping for babies can mean short, fractured naps that can lead to an overtired and grouchy baby. Not ideal! In this episode, we talk everything catnap - what is catnapping, what causes catnapping, why it can be a problem for your little one's night sleep and, of course, how you can resolve catnapping. If you'd like more of a hand getting naps on track, find us at www.littleones.co or on your app store.

Season 2 - Episode 1: Let's Resolve Early Morning Waking

Season 2 - Episode 1: Let's Resolve Early Morning Waking

5AM is not morning in my house... Am I right?! If your little one is waking before the dawn and you're just so over it, have a listen to this podcast where Amanda and Nicky, Little Ones founders, will explain exactly why your baby or toddler is waking early and the steps you can take to quickly resolve it. In fact, your little one's early wake might be gone by tomorrow! As always, for more in-depth sleep solutions visit our website www.littleones.co or find us on the app store to get a customized sleep schedule for your LO and world-leading sleep advice.

Season 1 - Episode 12: Your baby’s sleep at 3 months old

Season 1 - Episode 12: Your baby’s sleep at 3 months old

What does sleep look like for a three-month-old? Welcome to this week's podcast episode! At this stage, your baby's sleep patterns are shifting, and we're excited to share some practical tips and advice to make sleep for your little one more manageable. Tune in as we explore various ways to help your three-month-old sleep more soundly. Our aim is to give you useful knowledge and practical strategies so that both you and your baby can get better sleep. And remember, if you want more personalised help, don't hesitate to contact us at www.littleones.co. We're here to support you every step of the way on your sleep journey.

Season 1 - Episode 11: The 8 Week Sleep Regression: a mini episode

Season 1 - Episode 11: The 8 Week Sleep Regression: a mini episode

Wait what?! There's a sleep regression at 8 weeks? There sure is, brace yourself. In this week's episode we'll dive into why this regression occurs and how you can sail through it (we promise you can), so stay tuned! If you still need more help with your little one's sleep, we'd love to see you at www.littleones.co

Season 1 - Episode 10: How to night wean your little one

Season 1 - Episode 10: How to night wean your little one

In this episode we are looking at the pretty big (and sometimes controversial) topic of night weaning and how you can achieve this with your baby, or toddler. We’ll explain to you when you might consider night weaning, how to rule out other factors for your little one’s night waking, and then some steps to guide you through night weaning. If you'd like more help with this or any other sleep challenge, come see us at www.littleones.co

Season 1 - Episode 9: How to get your baby to sleep

Season 1 - Episode 9: How to get your baby to sleep

This is the million dollar question right?! How on earth do you actually get your baby to sleep. Well, let us tell you our absolutely foolproof methods in this episode! If you still need a hand with your little one's sleep, find us at www.littleones.co and we'll be able to help you from there.

Season 1 - Episode 8: How to Sleep Train your Little One Without Crying

Season 1 - Episode 8: How to Sleep Train your Little One Without Crying

So you're thinking of sleep training your baby or toddler... can this be done without crying? In this episode we'll dive into the often controversial topic of sleep training; when it's needed, how to set up for success and, of course, what methods to use to ensure little to no crying. For more specific help and advice, including step by step sleep training methods, visit us at www.littleones.co

Season 1 - Episode 7: Bedtime Battles: how to make bedtime easier

Season 1 - Episode 7: Bedtime Battles: how to make bedtime easier

Bedtime can be a pretty stressful time for many parents. Whether you have a baby, a toddler, or a child, there is so much potential for bedtime to go wrong! Maybe your little one is crying and upset at bedtime, maybe they are happily resisting falling asleep, maybe they are getting out of bed 10,000 times... Why is this happening?! And what can you do about it???? Well, listen to this episode and we'll tell you. For more help with your little one's sleep, at any age or stage, visit us at www.littleones.co

Season 1 - Episode 6: The 4 Month Sleep Regression

Season 1 - Episode 6: The 4 Month Sleep Regression

Watch out! This regression is a biggie... There is a massive change in your little one's sleep around the 4 month mark and this can be met with shorter, fragmented naps and lots more night waking. Unfortunately, this "regression" doesn't go away until your baby has learnt the valuable sleep skill of self-settling. In this episode, we dive deep into why the 4 month regression occurs and ways to survive it, so your baby comes out the other end a pro sleeper. If you're in need of some more help with your little one's sleep visit us at www.littleones.co and we'll steer you in the right direction.

Season 1 - Episode 5: Dropping the naps altogether: when and how to stop your toddler's day sleep

Season 1 - Episode 5: Dropping the naps altogether: when and how to stop your toddler's day sleep

There comes a time when every good nap pattern must come to an end! For your toddler, this is somewhere between 2.5 and 3 years old. But how do you know when the nap should be dropped? And how on earth do you do it? In this episode we'll look at signs of readiness for dropping the nap and the exact method you'll use to make this transition go as smooth as it can. For more help with your little one's sleep, reach out to us at www.littleones.co

Season 1 - Episode 4: Nap Transitions: When and how your little one will drop their naps

Season 1 - Episode 4: Nap Transitions: When and how your little one will drop their naps

Throughout the first few years there are multiple times when your little one's nap structure needs to change... They will drop from 3 naps down to 2, then from 2 naps to 1, then they'll lose that nap all together (a dark day indeed)! But how do you know when your baby or toddler is ready for these changes? And what can you do to help? We will reveal all the nap transition answers in this podcast! If you do need a hand sorting out your little one's naps (or night sleep), come find us at www.littleones.co