What Were We Thinking! vs Dr Golly

Becoming a parent is one of the biggest jobs you'll ever take on. And it's one of the few jobs with little or no training. It's natural for new parents to feel a bit lost when they bring their new baby home: What Were We Thinking! This app tells you about things you need to know and do to become a confident parent. It will keep you company as you travel the highs and lows of your new world. Get week-by-week information on essential topics for mums and dads - and anyone supporting them - for the first six months of life with your baby. It's practical, it's personal, and it's based on the best available evidence from leading Australian experts. Understand more about: - Crying and sleeping difficulties, and how to build a Feed-Play-Sleep routine - Ways to help you adjust to your roles as parents, and to meet each other's changed needs Learn with: - Videos - Quizzes and worksheets - Personal stories and experiences - Journal writing and links to further information - Weekly tips and reminders This app was developed by Monash University and Jean Hailes for Women’s Health with funding from the Australian Government. Content is based on the award-winning, evidence-based What Were We Thinking! program developed by leading Australian researchers from the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University. What Were We Thinking! A must-have app for new parents. Straightforward and practical solutions in the palm of your hand.

Why the Dr Golly app works: End the constant wake-ups, chaotic evenings and guessing games. The Dr Golly Sleep App was written and designed by a pediatrician and father of three.You’ll get evidence-based, age-specific routines, settling techniques and printable guides that match your child’s exact stage. Unlock Dr Golly’s Sleep Courses: Age-based programmes: newborn (0-4 weeks) → big baby → toddler → preschool (0-5 yrs). Flexible routines (not rigid schedules), breastfeeding friendly, no “cry it out” required. Video lessons, written modules & downloadable PDFs so you can learn at your own pace. Supportive tools for winding/burping, naps, night-feeds, solids, toddler transitions, sibling/twins supplements. A gentle, respectful approach that honours your parenting style while giving you confidence and a clear plan, it’s like having a pediatrician in your pocket! Perfect for you if... You’re exhausted and ready for your child (and you!) to sleep better. You want 1-2 step-by-step guidance from a trusted paediatric expert. You’re not into “let them cry it out”—you want gentle, effective strategies. You have a baby, toddler or preschooler and want routines that actually evolve with them. How it works Choose the program matching your child’s age. Complete the short lessons (and invite your partner/other carers too). Implement the routines and techniques when you’re ready—see real improvement in days. Revisit any module anytime—lifetime access included. Real parent results: “Within 3 nights we were sleeping through. Could not recommend more…” Thousands of families trust the Dr Golly Sleep App, and it has an average rating of 4.84 out of 5 (from 700+ reviews) Why it’s different: Created by a pediatrician with years of clinical experience dealing with unsettled babies and sleep problems. Age-specific, step-by-step, practical advice—not generic tips. Flexible for a variety of parenting styles and real-world family dynamics. Builds strong sleep foundations that carry into toddler/preschool years and beyond.