Every new parent must make it a priority to learn their baby’s different cries. The weeks before you are due research this topic until you can predict other people’s newborn baby’s cries. It can, seriously, be that easy. “In my experience most babies, when they get home for the first time, ... [ Read More ]
10 absolutes we know about sleep
1. nobody can do it for you 2. 8 hours is not perfect for everyone – bit less or bit more 3. babies sleep loads 4. sleep disorders are real 5. technology is affecting sleep 6. napping is great 7. food and drink effect sleep 8. kids must be trained to ... [ Read More ]
Something no one is told to prepare when pregnant
We get the baby room ready and the clothes and read about the feeding and and talk about the birthing, but not enough is planned about the sleep. 1. People must plan how they are going to teach their baby to sleep. 2. Research the best way for you and your family – every baby is different and you ... [ Read More ]
7 Easy Steps to Getting Baby to Sleep Through the Night
When you become a parent you find it almost impossible to sleep through the night without awaking several times. It happens because your baby gets awake in night and you don't have an option but to help him to sleep. The only solution for this problem is that you need to make sure that your baby ... [ Read More ]
Getting to know other’s night habits
Getting to know other’s night habits People are nosey creatures and as much as we are told to just worry about what we do – we like to know what others are doing and gauge our routines/ideas according to others at times. What time do your kids go to bed? Why do you stay up so late? What ... [ Read More ]
Positive for life but negative for sleep
Positive for life but negative for sleep What does a baby and the internet have in common? Well both are actually amazing and wonderful in completely different ways, but both result in lost sleep for adults. It is estimated a new baby typically results in 400-750 hours lost sleep for ... [ Read More ]
Eat, play, sleep baby
Eat, play, sleep baby Having a baby is the most wonderful gift anyone could have and so many of us are so fortunate. However, just like receiving a new mower, blender, sewing machine, and the list is endless, there are signs to lookout for that tell you if you are running the ‘gift’ properly. ... [ Read More ]
Pregnant women sleep positions important
Pregnant women sleep positions important Pregnant women are to avoid sleeping on their back is the message. This position can be harmful to their foetus. The best sleeping position for a pregnant woman is on her side, especially the left side, because it allows for maximum blood flow to the ... [ Read More ]
The first bed
Your child’s first bed Putting your child into their first bed can be exciting and challenging. Generally over 2-years-of-age children can sleep on a mattress on the floor or on a regular bed with a guard rails. A mattress on the floor means they can climb on and off easily. A bed is fine if you ... [ Read More ]
Baby sleeping all night
Routine routine routine All babies are different just like children and adults are different! Sleep is probably the biggest thing on a parent’s mind and the great thing to remember is they grow up and usually love sleep! All babies have varied sleeping patterns. Newborns (up to 2 months of ... [ Read More ]
Old and young mothers and working and non-working
Working mothers or stay-at-home? Image source I think raring children at any age is the most challenging and rewarding job in the world. I think if women choose to have children young or old, work or stay-at-home - the core issues remain the same for both groups. To say to any person they are ... [ Read More ]
Noisy neighbours
Be the perfect neighbour In suburbia, it is important to remember everyone leads different lives. We have night-shift workers, mothers with babies, sick people, young and the elderly, working people, healthy people and lots more. Living with neighbours can be hard, but if you try and ... [ Read More ]
Visiting Grandma’s place
Off to Grandma’s house “Where will I sleep at Grandma’s house Mummy?” “Grandma might have a spare room, a cosy mattress set-up or a place for you in her room.” Mummy said. “What will I take to Grandma’s house Daddy? I know: My pyjamas, teddy, toothbrush and what I made for Grandma.” ... [ Read More ]
Sleep talk
What is the last thing you say to yourself or others The last few things said before sleep are important. A quiet, personal moment to let someone else know you care. Even if I have had a hard day with my daughter (8 years) and right up to bed time at times, it is important to deal with the ... [ Read More ]
Sleep like a baby
The best sleep position for health Image Source When people say they slept like a baby that is interesting because one may think it means they had a wonderful peaceful and comfortable sleep, however, some mothers with a young baby may think….oh right so you woke 3 times and screamed ... [ Read More ]
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