Logo - The Possums baby and toddler sleep program.Logo - The Possums baby and toddler sleep program.
menu-icon-libraryfull programsmenu-icon-audioaudio program
what is the possums sleep program?building this program from the scienceresearch that shows it workstestimonials from parents
speak to dr pam
login-iconlogin

Welcome back!

Forgot password
sign up
search

Search programs

Podcasts icon

Podcasts


  • "Can you let your baby sleep whenever they want?" Adriana Lozada USA, Birthful 2022
  • Sleeping baby safely and enjoying nights as best you can. Professor Helen Ball UK, 2020 Baby August 2021
  • Insights on infant sleep with Dr Pamela Douglas. Sophie Guy Australia, Emerging Minds 2021
  • Reflux, allergies, sensory stimulation and sleep. Claire Wind Australia, Mum Will Know 2021
  • Baby and toddler sleep support that isn’t sleep training. Kiddipedia 2021
  • About baby crying and fussing, and turning the sleep and baby feeding industry on its head. Dr Renee White Australia, The Science of Motherhood 2021
  • How can I get my baby to sleep? ABC Radio Life Matters 2018
  • What you need to know about infant sleep. Sarah Argenal US, The Working Parent Resource 2017

Next article

Sign up now
  • Podcasts
  • S2: Sleep

About baby crying and fussing, and turning the sleep and baby feeding industry on its head. Dr Renee White Australia, The Science of Motherhood 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas11th of Jan 202417th of Jan 2024

science of motherhood podcast logo

Dr Pam chats with Dr Renee White The Science of Motherhood (Fill your cup) podcast about turning the sleep and baby feeding industry on its head. Dr Pamela Douglas is the founder of the non-profit Possums for Mothers and Babies and authour of the internationally renowned book, The Little Discontented Baby Book in which she beautifully illustrates through evidenced based research how and why it is normal for babies to cry/fuss in the first 16 weeks of life.

Listen now on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify

Finished

share this article

Next up in Sleep

How can I get my baby to sleep? ABC Radio Life Matters 2018

abc radio logo

The issue of infant sleep is one of the most challenging parents will face — advice is everywhere but it can also be overwhelming.

We hear about the more traditional approach to sleep from Dr Brian Symon, a GP who specialises in the care of mothers and babies, and with a different view — Dr Pamela Douglas, Medical Director of the Possums Clinic.

Listen now on: episode webpage

[Dr Symon's approach to sleep in this episode comes from the 'sleep training' or first wave behavioural philosophies, and Pam has various concerns about his comments.]

…
Keep reading
logo-possums
decoration

About us

AboutCode of ethicsSpeak to Dr Pam

Programs

Browse sleep programsAudio programsGet advice

Help & Support

FAQsContact us

Legal

Privacy policyTerms & conditions

Get sleep tips and Possums updates straight to your inbox

Receive tips, updates, offers and more from Possums. We respect your privacy, and we'll never spam you. Unsubscribe anytime.

Dr Pam logo

© Dr Pamela Douglas 2025

Visit to learn more about the Possums project