How can you make sure this inevitable milestone doesn’t turn into a bedtime disaster? There is no ‘right time’ to make the transition, however I generally recommend delaying the process for as long as possible. Ideally between 2.5 - 3 years usually works best. By this age your child will have either dropped their nap altogether or are having a...
Read MoreCongratulations! You have survived the newborn stage and your little one is well and truly on the path to being a toddler. All those sleepless nights have paid off, and you can look forward to more sleep… right? Hold your horses. If your child is nearing the year and a half mark, you may be in for some disappointment in that arena! At this age,...
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 MoreThere is a growing trend amongst parents to utilise technology to help monitor their babies and toddlers. In particular, installing a camera monitor in a baby's room to make it easier to check on what your little one is up to. While these parenting aids can be handy in certain ways, are they impacting on our natural ability to tap into our...
Read MoreSummer is an amazing time of year. There is lots of time to get out with the family and enjoy some sunshine filled adventures. But there are many reasons it is not so good for getting your little ones to sleep. The longer days can impact their melatonin levels and their ability to sleep, check out my blog HERE for further details, but the real...
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
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