If you have a baby aged 0-12 months or a toddler aged 1-3 years (inclusive) then we highly recommend joining our Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Programs so you can get started straight away.

Developed by Dr Fallon and Dr Laura, Sombelle guides you through everything we cover during sleep clinic appointments (and more!), with video lessons, downloadable resources, and all the effective, flexible strategies we use to help families in our clinics.

PLUS a Sombelle membership is usually the quickest way to get one-on-one support with Dr Fallon or Dr Laura. Sombelle members can book one-on-one coaching calls for an additional fee ($152). The wait time on coaching calls is usually 1-2 weeks, whereas for clinic appointments it’s typically 4-12 weeks.

Learn more: https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/

Yes you can. To book an initial appointment via Telehealth, please click here.

• There is no sleep difficulty we haven’t seen. We have assisted GPs, Paediatricians, Sleep Physicians and Early Parenting Centres with thousands of their most challenging cases.

• In our sleep clinic we help resolve complex and tricky sleep problems– sleep problems that may have been unresolved by other approaches or more generic baby or toddler sleep advice.

• We also carry out cutting edge paediatric sleep research through our affiliations with the University of Melbourne’s Department of Paediatrics at the Royal Children’s Hospital, and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

• We are members of an international panel of world leading paediatric sleep specialists who we consult with on challenging cases – giving you the best possible chance of success

• We have helped thousands of families achieve better sleep and we care. Protecting parent and infant mental health and wellbeing is core to everything we do.

Laura can identify specific sleep difficulties and she knows how to fix them.

She will work with you to:

• Tailor precise timing for your child’s wake up time, nap time/s and bedtime, if needed. This is usually helpful for babies and toddlers who have very unpredictable or inconsistent days and nights, or children who have circadian rhythm disruptions.

• Discuss evidence-based settling approaches that are likely to fit your baby’s unique sleep needs and their temperament. This allows you to select an approach that feels like the best fit for you and your child. All of our approaches are gentle, effective, and designed to protect and nurture infant mental health.

• Establish a clear path towards better sleep for your baby or toddler.

Every sleep plan we write is gentle. Infant and parent mental health is at the heart of what we do.

We are trained in all evidence based approaches for improving sleep - this means that the approaches we use are not only effective, but they’ve also been shown to be safe. If you want to move slowly and gently, that’s ok! We can move at a pace that feels right for you.

It’s important that you feel comfortable with your child’s sleep plan. That’s why we talk through various options with you, that we feel will work well for your child, and then we let you decide which option feels right for you.

We do not hand out the same sleep plan to every family, and we will never force you to implement an approach you don’t agree with. In fact, we’ve never written the same sleep plan twice.

Your child is an individual who needs individualised sleep care. That’s what we do.

There is a lot to cover during your initial appointment, but Laura will make sure there is time for you to share your concerns and ask questions. Laura cares deeply about every new family she meets. Her aim is to make sure you feel understood, supported and empowered.

Laura will carry out a thorough assessment of your child’s sleep, settling, and behaviour. This includes your child’s:

• Sleep pattern and circadian rhythm

• Unique sleep needs

• Sleep pressure

• Settling preferences

• Medical history and potential medical causes for sleep difficulties

• Feeding patterns

• Temperament, mood, and activity, and whether separation anxiety is impacting their sleep

You will leave your initial appointment with everything you need to start improving your child’s sleep!

✔️ A detailed Sleep Plan with clear, practical steps.

✔️ A time booked for your follow up appointment.

✔️ Confidence! Parents often tell us that their first appointment was life changing - they love learning about why their child has developed sleep difficulties, and what their child needs to heal their sleep. After months of feeling uncertain about sleep, you’ll finally feel empowered, confident, and ready to implement your sleep plan.

The best part?

✔️ You’ll leave knowing that you have a trusted sleep expert at your fingertips, who knows your child’s sleep. No more guesswork, you have Laura!

Yes! Our clinic is pram and wheelchair accessible, via a lift that delivers you right to our clinic. Our reception staff are happy to lend a hand if you need assistance.

We have nappy change facilities and loads of toys and activities for babies, toddlers, and older children too.

Our clinic sits within the Victorian Children’s Clinic, one of Melbourne’s leading paediatric clinics.

149 Wattletree Road
Malvern VIC 3144

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