Don't wake the baby!

Unwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting life: sit with us in the blanket fort and join the discussion! We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences and explore how parenting has changed. A topical PodCraft, based in Yorkshire, hand-crafted by parents... Relax, enjoy, and be part of the community.

Podcasting since 2023 • 86 episodes

Don't wake the baby!

Latest Episodes

Eco-Conscious Parenting | Parents discuss sustainability with babies & toddlers

Throwback: How to be more environmentally friendly when you have a baby or toddler? This is the one where Emma chats with special guest Fran (eco enthusiast and mum of three) about sustainability and trying to be environmentally conscious as a ...

August 13, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 24 • 41:40

Montessori & Imaginative Play | Parents discuss toddler-led learning

Throwback: Montessori and Waldorf with babies and toddlers? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about: education styles, creative play, imagination, wooden toys, sensory trays, being inspired by Bluey, avoiding plastic toys and electroni...

August 06, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 23 • 46:17

Toys, Scams, & Baby Products | Parents discuss unnecessary stuff for babies & toddlers

Throwback: Does society exploit new parents? This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss consumerism, materialism, and capitalism. Being guilted into buying new and expensive items for your child, the scam of baby products, buying presents at...

July 30, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 22 • 46:49

Baby Teeth | Parents discuss challenges of soothing a teething baby

Throwback: How do you cope when your baby is teething? This is the one where Emma and Elliot moan about the struggles and frustrations of toothy-pegs, first teeth, and sore gums. Biting fingers, symptoms, remedies, and tips (which mostly consis...

July 23, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 21 • 43:48

Sibling Differences | Parents compare first and second child personalities

How different can sisters be as babies or toddlers? The second child is just built differently... This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about Lilly and Lola's personalities as babies and toddlers. Now we have two children: discussing the s...

July 09, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 20 • 51:34

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