Are sleep associations real? Data from thousands of babies, children, and adults concludes that they absolutely are. So why has there been a recent increase in anti- sleep association sentiment on social media? Sleep associations are the things we need present in order to fall asleep and these tend to gradually shift across the lifespan.

Tune in to hear Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs) unpack the science behind sleep associations, and the impact sleep associations might have on your baby or toddlers sleep. You’ll also learn how to help your little one adjust to the start of Daylight Savings Time.

Parent questions are also answered, including:

• Should my 11 week old be able to link sleep cycles together?


• What’s the best way to deal with early morning wake ups?


• Why does my baby treat bedtime like nap time?


• When should I begin to settle my baby in their cot?


• Is it best to work on cot settling before or after unswaddling my baby?


• How can I help my toddler settle more easily for their dad?

The following research paper is discussed in this episode: Sadeh A, Tikotzky L, Scher A. Parenting and infant sleep. Sleep Med Rev. 2010;14(2):89–96.

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