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14/01/2026

Infant sleep hasn’t always been understood the way we understand it today.

Much of what still shapes our advice around baby sleep was formed in the early 1900s - a time when behavioural control was normalised.

Fast-forward to now, and we have decades of research showing us something different. Yet our healthcare system, policies, and even well-meaning advice are estimated to lag around 17 years behind current evidence. Not because anyone is doing the “wrong” thing but because systems are slow to change.

When ideas become deeply ingrained in culture, they don’t shift overnight. They require a whole new paradigm. New language. New education. And time.

If you’ve ever felt confused, conflicted, or like you’re receiving mixed messages about your baby’s sleep - this is why. It’s not a failure on your part.

Likewise, if you have experimented with sleep training and it works for your family then that’s ok, too!

This conversation isn’t about guilt or blame. It’s about context and understanding where our beliefs came from so families can make informed choices that align with their values

12/01/2026

Starting daycare can bring up so many questions - especially around sleep, feeding, and routines.

Sharing gentle estimates, staying open to flexibility, and trusting the relationship between your baby and their educators can make this transition feel much smoother.

Babies are adaptable. Educators are experienced. And daycare works best when everyone works together!

If you’d like support navigating feeding, pumping, sleep changes, or the transition into care using a Possums-style, responsive approach - we’re here!

09/01/2026

Babywearing can support regulation and connection when it’s done safely.

The acronym ‘TICKS’ can be a helpful check:

Tight (secure, not restrictive)
In view at all times
Close enough to kiss
Keep chin off chest
Supported back

Your baby should be upright, with their face visible and airway clear.

Just as important: hip positioning matters.
Your baby’s legs should be in an “M” shape - hips wide, knees bent and higher than their bottom with the carrier supporting their thighs.

07/01/2026

We’re often taught to watch our babies closely for “tired signs” as though sleep is something we might miss if we don’t act fast enough.

But many of the behaviours labelled as tired signs can simply be your little person asking for more connection, more feeding, more adventure!

“Our little one’s signs and behaviours are always contextual. By that, I mean we can only begin to make sense of what our little one might be communicating or needing when we take into account the context of what’s happening around you, what’s just happened, and lots of other pieces of information that as a parent you are naturally taking into account in your responses to your baby or toddler, even when you have an older baby or child who is using words and sentences” Dr Pamela Douglas

When we stop racing the clock and start enriching the day, sleep often comes more easily, without pressure and with more joy.

23/12/2025

If a busy Christmas Day feels a little daunting, you’re not alone.

A sensory-rich environment can be wonderful for your baby’s neurodevelopment and it’s also okay to keep checking in with their dial!

Respond early, feed flexibly (even if it looks different), lean into body contact when it’s needed, and step away when you need a moment too.

Hopefully these tips are helpful during this holiday period

22/12/2025

Happy holidays from our team here at Possums! We look forward to supporting your family in 2026 💕

16/12/2025

This holiday period, it’s okay to…

🍃 Savour the slow moments - the contact naps, the cuddles, the quiet pauses
🍃 Choose rest and connection
🍃 Say no to plans or expectations that don’t work for your family
🍃 Take the pressure off sleep - it may look different during this period and that’s ok!
🍃 Take moments to refill your own cup - your nervous system matters too (this doesn’t have to be separate to being with your little person - it may even be staring into their eyes during a feed or popping them in the carrier while you do something you enjoy)
🍃 Feed your little one more frequently as the days continue to warm up
🍃 Lean into the days that look anything like ‘normal’ - perhaps a full day of naps on the go or even a usually late bedtime!
🍃 Gently ignore the flood of well-intended advice that doesn’t feel right for you

And you don’t need to “reset” anything come January.

Trust yourself. You know your child best.

11/12/2025

One day, your little person won’t need your support to fall asleep.
But for now, independence with sleep isn’t something we can fast-track.

For now, it’s okay to lean into the support your baby or child needs.
Your presence, closeness and responsiveness are part of how sleep slowly matures

09/12/2025

This is a space grounded in compassion and evidence. Where families are encouraged to experiment, ask questions, and trust their own rhythms.

Take what feels good.
Leave what doesn’t.
All family dynamics are welcome here

04/12/2025

You’ll hear us talking about sensory-motor nourishment a lot here at Possums, but what does it actually mean?

It’s all about supporting your little one’s hardwired need to explore, move, and take in the world through touch, sight, sound, movement, and connection. Sometimes, when babies seem unsettled, it’s not always about sleep. They could be asking for a change of adventure!

Meeting these sensory-motor needs helps them feel regulated and ready to rest when their body and brain are ready.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to support you if the days are feeling unmanageable!

28/11/2025

Good baby? Bad baby?
Just…baby.
Normal, messy, wakeful, cuddly, human baby - and a little humour to get us through those questions. Because there’s no such thing as a bad baby. Just babies being babies!

24/11/2025

If you’re finding pregnancy or early parenthood heavier than you expected, you’re not alone. There are places and people who can hold you through this season.

Some places to start:
🌸Chat with your GP about a Mental Health Care Plan to help access psychology sessions at a reduced cost.
🌸Build relationships with trusted caregivers in pregnancy. Our Antenatal Preparation & Home Visit Package is here to weave the two periods of pregnancy and postpartum together, offering a seamless transition with consistency of caregiver.
🌸Reach out to PANDA for phone support, guidance and resources if you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start.
🌸Talk to someone you trust - a friend, partner, or family member who can help you feel less alone.
🌸Make space for your needs, not just your baby’s. ‘Self care’ can be found along the day with your little person and not isolated to nap times.

🌼And partners, the same applies to you! You are also undergoing a transition that can come with mental health challenges

However you’re feeling, you deserve to be supported in this season.
Reaching out is a brave first step, and there are people ready to meet you where you are.

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