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Your newborn only wants to settle on you. This doesn’t mean you can never put your baby down.It means that expecting con...
17/06/2026

Your newborn only wants to settle on you. This doesn’t mean you can never put your baby down.
It means that expecting consistent independent sleep from the very beginning often sets parents up to feel like something is wrong.

Human babies are born neurodevelopmentally vulnerable.

This need for connection doesn’t disappear after the newborn period. Babies continue to rely on us for co-regulation as they grow, gradually building the foundations for resilience and independence.

Trust the closeness, trust your baby and trust your body.

Reference for the mentioned study: St James-Roberts I, Alvarez M, Csipke E, Abramsky T, Goodwin J, Sorgenfrei E. Infant crying and sleeping in London, Copenhagen and when parents adopt a “proximal” form of care. Pediatrics. 2006;117.

So much parenting advice is built on outdated paradigms that can make life harder than it needs to be.When we move towar...
09/06/2026

So much parenting advice is built on outdated paradigms that can make life harder than it needs to be.

When we move towards cue-based care, focusing on patterns of responding to our baby over time rather than following set schedules, we begin to know and trust the unique little person in front of us, and often find more joy in parenting along the way.

This post incorporates the beautiful writing of Dr Pamela Douglas

We often talk about frequent and flexible feeding rather than feeding on demand.That’s because “feeding on demand” can s...
04/06/2026

We often talk about frequent and flexible feeding rather than feeding on demand.
That’s because “feeding on demand” can sometimes imply waiting for a baby to ask for milk before offering it.

Breastfeeding is flexible, not something we need to time. The length of a feed holds a lot less weight than we so commonly hear! So, feel free to pop away those timer apps if it feels like the right time!

Babies will also naturally space out feeds or they may become shorter as they age, this is really normal for most!

But flexible feeding shouldn’t mean pain, exhaustion, or feeling like something isn’t quite right. If you’re experiencing breast pain, marathon feeds, concerns about weight gain or supply, we’re here to support you.

Parenting isn’t about finding the one “right” way, it really is forever evolving! We continue to experiment to find what...
02/06/2026

Parenting isn’t about finding the one “right” way, it really is forever evolving! We continue to experiment to find what works for our child, our family and our values. Sometimes things work beautifully, sometimes they don’t. Both are part of the process.

There will be ebbs and flows, challenges and wins, moments of confidence and moments of uncertainty. That’s simply not failure, it’s parenting!

We hope these reminders offer a little encouragement, reassurance, and trust in your ability to keep learning, adapting, and growing alongside your little one.

Taking a long time to fall asleep in the evenings is something so many of us experience with our toddlers!It can feel lo...
20/05/2026

Taking a long time to fall asleep in the evenings is something so many of us experience with our toddlers!

It can feel long, messy, and sometimes really exhausting.

Sleep pressure and active evening play can often support smoother bedtimes for many toddlers. These little bursts of movement, connection, and play can help their bodies feel ready for rest when bedtime arrives.

But if bedtime is consistently feeling really stretched or unmanageable or your experience excessive waking, there are many other ways we can peak evening sleep pressure. You don’t have to figure it out alone, we’re here to support your little one and your family.

Toddlers brains, nervous systems, emotions and sense of safety are all still developing, and many continue to need close...
19/05/2026

Toddlers brains, nervous systems, emotions and sense of safety are all still developing, and many continue to need closeness and connection at bedtime to help them feel calm enough for sleep to come (or to get back off to sleep).

Needing your support to fall asleep does not mean you are creating bad habits or preventing independence.
In fact, feeling safe, supported and connected lays an important foundation for independence over time.

Like so many parts of development, independence with sleep unfolds gradually and uniquely for each little person.

This post kicks off our toddler sleep series!We thought a good place to start is by talking about the wide variability o...
18/05/2026

This post kicks off our toddler sleep series!

We thought a good place to start is by talking about the wide variability of normal infant and toddler sleep.
This post lays a foundation for what’s to come over the next few days.

Just like adults, babies and toddlers all have different sleep needs.
You might even find your understanding of their sleep needs evolves as you both grow through each stage together.

More to come soon!

For now, let this be your reminder: there is a wide range of normal!

15/05/2026

Infant sleep has become something parents are told they need to “fix”, optimise or control. But biologically, sleep is not under conscious control and babies are wired to seek closeness and need support through the day and night.

And while sleep can often feel incredibly consuming in the early months and years, your baby’s sleep is not a reflection of you as a parent. You are not failing if your little one still wakes overnight, needs a lot of closeness or will only fall asleep on you.

You are always welcome in our community here, a safe space to explore and respond to your baby in ways that feel aligned with your values, instincts and unique family needs

We’re so excited to welcome Dr Sidney Calder to the Possums Clinic team!Sidney brings warmth and compassion to her work ...
13/05/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Dr Sidney Calder to the Possums Clinic team!

Sidney brings warmth and compassion to her work supporting families through feeding, sleep and unsettled infant behaviour. With a special interest in antenatal care, women’s health and paediatrics, alongside her own lived experience as a mother, she offers care that is both evidence-based and deeply understanding.

We can’t wait for our families to meet her!

Bookings can be made via the link in our bio.

08/05/2026

Becoming parents changes us in ways we could never fully prepare for. We’re not only getting to know our our baby, we’re getting to know ourselves, and often rediscovering our relationships too.

Between exhaustion, paid work, primary caregiving, mental load, and the endless logistics of family life, finding time together can feel really hard.

And when many babies genuinely thrive with a later bedtime, families often wonder ‘when are we supposed to find time for each other?’

But what if connection with our partner doesn’t have to happen at the end of the day (when we’re often exhausted!)?

Maybe it looks like:
👶🏼 A chat while your little one naps in the carrier on a walk
👶🏼 Sitting together during that contact nap
👶🏼 Sending a thoughtful text during the day
👶🏼 A quick hug in the kitchen while making brekkie

Sometimes connection in this season are small opportunities woven into the ordinary moments of the day.

What are your thoughts on this? Have you found another way to stay connected with your partner since becoming parents?

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