Starting solids, baby sleep, choking risks and sleep training are some of the most debated topics in parenting, and the amount of conflicting advice online can leave parents feeling anxious and overwhelmed.

In this episode of the Best for Baby Podcast, Lisa continues her conversation with physician Dr. Kaliley Buller, who is passionate about helping parents understand what is actually normal in the early months with a baby.

We talk about the truth behind baby-led weaning vs purees, what parents should know about gagging vs choking, and why baby sleep is largely neurological — not something parents are “doing wrong.”

Dr. Buller also shares practical, realistic advice about sleep training, cortisol myths, and how to make decisions that work for your own family without guilt.

If you’ve ever worried that you’re doing something wrong with feeding or sleep, this episode will bring clarity and reassurance.

In This Episode We Cover

• Baby-led weaning vs purees and whether one is actually better
• Why gagging during solids is normal and protective
• Common choking risks parents don’t always think about
• Why some babies naturally sleep better than others • The difference between sleep training and sleep teaching
• Whether letting a baby cry briefly is harmful
• The truth about cortisol and baby sleep myths
• When babies can physiologically sleep longer stretches
• A simple “block method” approach to improving sleep
• Practical newborn life hacks (including removing baby poop stains!) work.

Resources Mentioned

Dr. Buller shares many resources for parents including sleep education and parenting tools on her website: Here

You can also connect with me here for more support navigating baby development and early motherhood.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on:

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Part 1 with Dr Kailey Buller, Emergency Physician, Labour and Delivery Doctor.

Today’s episode might genuinely be one of the most important conversations we’ve ever had on The Best For Baby Podcast.

If you’ve ever sat awake at night wondering…

Is this normal?
Should I take my baby to A&E?
Am I overreacting — or missing something serious?

…then this episode is for you.

I’m joined by emergency physician, family doctor, labour and delivery specialist — and mum, Dr. Kailey Buller, who spends her working life caring for sick babies, worried parents, and newborn emergencies.

And today she’s breaking down, in the clearest and most reassuring way I’ve ever heard:

• The real signs parents should never ignore
• What doctors actually look for in emergency departments
• And how to know when your instincts are right

This episode will honestly make you feel calmer, more confident, and far more prepared as a parent.

Let’s dive in... When should you take your baby to A&E?

Dr. Buller shares the hospital ABC's doctors actually use to assess babies in emergencies, helping parents understand when to monitor at home and when to seek urgent medical care.

In Part 1 we cover:

✔️ Fever rules every parent should know (especially under 3 months)
✔️ Signs your baby is struggling to breathe
✔️ Dehydration red flags most parents miss
✔️ Head bumps: what’s actually dangerous vs normal toddler accidents
✔️ Vomiting and when it becomes serious
✔️ How to safely hydrate a sick baby at home ✔️ Top tips for constipation and what's normal

This episode is packed with calm, practical advice you’ll want to save and share.

Resources Mentioned

• Dr. Kailey Buller’s parent resources & guides
• Dr Buller's Podcast: Surviving Tiny Humans
• Surviving Tiny Humans, the book

⭐ If this episode helped you feel more confident as a parent, please follow, share, or leave a review — it helps more families find evidence-based support.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on:

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!

Is it anxiety… exhaustion… or something more?

In this deeply personal episode, Lisa shares her shocking diagnosis of Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition that causes an overactive thyroid, and explains why it’s so often missed in new mums.

Thyroid conditions, including postpartum thyroiditis, are surprisingly common in the first year after having a baby. Yet many symptoms are dismissed as “normal mum life.”

Racing heart. Anxiety. Insomnia. Weight loss. Irritability. Sweating. Weakness.

Sound familiar?

In this episode, Lisa covers:

• What Graves’ disease actually is and how it affects your body
• The difference between Graves’ disease and postpartum thyroiditis
• Why thyroid problems are common after pregnancy
• The key symptoms of an overactive thyroid in new mums
• When to go to A&E
• The essential blood tests you MUST ask for
• How thyroid conditions can impact future pregnancies
• Why you must advocate for your own follow-up care

Many women suffer for months, even years thinking they are just anxious, overtired, or struggling with motherhood. But untreated thyroid disease can seriously affect your heart, mood, and overall wellbeing.

Common thyroid disorder symptoms:

• Unexplained rapid weight loss
• Resting heart rate over 100
• Severe palpitations
• Intense anxiety or rage
• Heat intolerance and excessive sweating
• Shaking hands or muscle weakness
• Feeling “not yourself”

Please seek professional help if you have any of these symptoms, because this podcast isn’t just Best for Baby. It’s Best for Mum, too.

Connect with Lisa here!

For help on:

Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!

Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!