The promise of summer fun is exciting, but the thought of how the longer days will impact the sleep patterns of our little ones is a less exciting thought! As the days grow warmer and we turn our clocks forward an hour, you may find it more difficult to settle your children and babies into their new bed time. You may also find that your mornings...
Read MoreAs a parent, you are faced with an endless number of decisions involving the health and welfare of your children. Sometimes it is hard to know which is the right choice,especially if there are both negatives and positives to weigh up first! Giving your baby a dummy is one of those
Read MoreOur little cherubs tend to throw us curve balls all the time. They are constantly experiencing change as they grow and learn new skills. So what about when external change comes into the mix? It can be nerve-wracking to make a significant change to your little one's routine, particularly when it is often difficult to manage any kind of routine at...
Read MoreDummies. They can be a double edged sword. They are a godsend for helping your baby settle, but an absolute nightmare if they constantly lose them in the night. You exchange getting up to settle your baby for getting up to put their dummy back in. Your sleep is still interrupted. If your baby is 6 months or older and having dummy finding issues,...
Read MoreAre you having trouble fitting in two naps or is bedtime getting too late? Then it could be time to consider transitioning your little one down to one nap. Typically this transition usually occurs between 13 to 16 months, but most babies start to show signs of readiness around 14
Read MoreLet’s take a look at some swaddling safety tips, when's a good time to stop swaddling and how to transition your baby to a sleep sack. What Is Swaddling? Firstly, let’s cover off what it is. Swaddling is the act of gently, but snugly, wrapping your baby up like an adorable burrito. It usually means their arms are contained and they remain...
Read MoreIs the last nap of the day creeping later and later or is your baby resisting it altogether? If so it might be time to consider moving from three naps to two. Don't worry, this transition is the easiest to master and most babies navigate through it fairly quickly without too much
Read MoreComforters can actually form a really important attachment in your child’s life. While it is a pain to wrestle them away to wash (but cute to see your little one hang out by the dryer in anticipation of having snuggly back in their arms), and they can start to look more ratty than comforting, they work very
Read MoreJust when you thought you were getting into the swing of a good sleep routine and then the 4 month mark hits. Suddenly, your baby is waking in the night and you aren’t sure why. Firstly, let me say that this is a very common stage. Around 4 months, your baby will go through the biggest biological shift in their sleeping patterns. Until now, your...
Read MoreHistorical Beliefs Long ago, medical professionals actually thought that teething was a major cause of death. Yes you did read that right, I did say death. It is even listed as the cause of death on many infant death certificates before the mid-19th century. Of course this was completely untrue. Lack of medical knowledge meant that teething was...
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