From about four months of age babies begin to develop sleep expectations and one of those is an expectation of where they will fall asleep. So it is important that you establish a consistent calming sleep zone as soon as possible. One of the key factors in developing good sleep habits in your baby is […]
Any parent who decides to employ a carer to look after his or her child should bear the following points in mind. In her work as a psychotherapist, Judith Davis hears many stories concerning nannies and their charges. She works with adults and children, and parents together with their babies and so is privy to […]
Being a parent is a daunting job, even when our babies are healthy. An ill or unsettled baby is always cause for concern and anxiety. Dr Simon Strachan, paediatrician, debunks some of the myths and gives insight to this thorny topic: Your baby’s health. The most common infectious diseases in children are those that involve […]
It so often happens that you have just got your little one into a lovely day sleep routine, when suddenly they upset the applecart again and begin to resist day sleeps. If this is your experience, maybe you need to adjust your expectations and work with your baby’s new awake times. Cusp ages – when […]
Almost every mom’s greatest challenge is a full night sleep in the first year! We crave sleep and look forward to the day (or night) when we know no one will wake us at 2am for a feed, nappy change, cuddle or dummy! In an attempt to get a full night’s sleep, many a mom […]
As a mum your mind will be consumed with questions about sleep: When will my baby next sleep or when will she wake and how long will she sleep? Of course added to that will be the practical questions around sleep: Where should my baby sleep? Your baby should sleep wherever you are most likely to sleep […]
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all lived in extended communities where mothers were supported, spending the long days of child care together, caring for the babies with no thought of needing to return to work, but having a strong sense of community. Yes and no! For some of us the idea of staying all […]
When your baby is over stimulated and fussing you need to respond appropriately to limit the fussing and escalation to crying. Try these proven 7 S’s of calming: Colic and excessive crying can be very stressful for a parent. When your baby is over stimulated and fussing you need to respond appropriately to limit the […]
Your baby’s gross motor development will probably follow a predetermined trajectory from lying and playing on his back or tummy to rolling, sitting, crawling and finally standing. Kate Bailey, gives us wonderful ideas on how to develop the all-important stages of crawling and standing. Crawling Fun activity ideas to encourage crawling: When baby is in […]
Your baby’s gross motor development will probably follow a predetermined trajectory from lying and playing on his back or tummy to rolling, sitting, crawling and finally standing. Kate Bailey, mother of three, Occupational Therapist and designer of the Moms and Babes program, gives us wonderful ideas on how to facilitate each of these areas of […]