In the world your little one enters into, she looks to you and the people closest to her as her everything – her provider, her teacher, her nurturer. Whatever you teach your baby, your baby takes your word on. Your baby doesn’t know any better. She takes her cues, builds …
The second step in this 7 part series is: Sleep breeds sleep. Daytime sleep is so important and works hand-in-hand with nighttime sleep: the better the daytime sleep, the better the nighttime sleep. If your little one doesn’t get enough sleep during the day it can significantly affect their night-time …
White noise replicates the sound of the womb helping not only to calm and soothe babies but also masks sounds by blocking out outside noise, keeping little ones asleep for longer. White noise is both helpful for naps and to use all the way through the night. An example of …
Sleep is not black and white and if there is one thing for certain is that sleep will change a lot over the first few years of your little one’s life. By staying in tune and on top of these changes, you’ll avoid unnecessary stress, your baby’s needs are taken …
Babies spend a lot of time in REM sleep (rapid eye movement) especially towards the latter part of the night – early morning. This stage of sleep is also where it’s easiest to be woken up from outside factors, such as: Sound: Use white noise to ensure your baby’s sleep …
As mums, there are often times when days and weeks rush by with no small break in sight. As a natural introvert It’s at these times where I tend to feel most overwhelmed, where I need to have a little chat with myself and remind myself that one day when I’m 60, I’ll have …
As mums, we put so much pressure on ourselves. With so much to do and so little time, it serves us all well to take some of the pressure off of ourselves where we can. In the all-consuming, massive change that is motherhood, try and go with the flow and …
Sleep is not black and white, and it’s important to take into consideration that sleep naturally changes all the time. As babies get older, their sleep needs change too. One of the top factors in helping your little one sleep well is to respect his sleep. If you don’t your …
As well as look and feel, sound is also a big factor to consider when setting up your baby’s nursery. Take some time to sit and just listen. When your baby sleeps, what sounds could he/she be hearing? Are there any noises which could be waking your little one up …
Creating a ‘sleep bubble’ is an incredible way of helping your baby sleep well. Without setting up a ‘sleep sanctuary,’ you may find your little one has difficulty napping/takes short naps and is not as refreshed and happy as you know he/she can be. A sleep bubble helps your little …