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Newborn Sleep & Settling FAQ

While new babies do mean less sleep than you are used to, there is no need to suffer stressful days and nights when there are many simple solutions. Most newborn sleep & settling problems are very common. These frequently asked questions & answers should give you a good idea of where to start.

Swaddle vs Sleeping Bag - Which Should I Use?

If you’re new to the parenting game, you may be getting asked whether you’ll be swaddling your newborn baby or using a sleeping bag. And chances are, you haven’t a clue. There’s nothing wrong with that, we were all there once upon a time! So, should you use a swaddle or a sleeping bag for your newborn?

Do I need to heat my baby's room?

Adding to the endless list of parental worries is how warm your baby’s room should be, particularly in the middle of winter when temperatures drop, but do you need to heat your baby's room? Read on to find out more.

Early Waking Suggestions

Solutions for helping your toddler sleep in later. Waking at 5.30 or 6am is exhausting for everyone, read our tips here.

Swaddling FAQs

All your swaddling quesetions answered with a video demo.

Sleep Associations & Self Settling

Teaching your baby to self settle at bedtime can be one of the biggest challenges you will face with your baby's sleep. It is an essential step in your baby learning to sleep through the night.

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Wind & Reflux Remedies

We asked our Facebook community if they used any natural remedies or medicines for colic or reflux. This article includes answers from Mums and advice for new Mums.

Cough & Cold Remedies

Tips for helping your babies & children sleep when they are sick, including Vicks on the soles of their feet!

Using Essential Oils Safety During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Around Newborns

Safety is vital when using essential oils, especially with babies & children. Read moree about essentials oils from Gillian Parkinson - Clinical Aromascience Practitioner (NZQA, IFPA, ITEC) at Le’Esscience

Parenting

Weaning Your Baby off Swaddling

How to wean your baby off being swaddled, transition to a sleeping bag for safe sleep. See our information on when & how to stop wrapping your baby.

Separation Anxiety in Babies & Toddlers

The development of separation anxiety demonstrates that your baby has formed a healthy, loving attachment to you. It is a beautiful sign that your baby associates pleasure, comfort, and security with your presence. He doesn’t know enough about the world yet to understand that when you leave him you’ll always come back.

Expecting

How to Get Better Sleep When Pregnant

Getting a good night’s sleep while you’re pregnant can feel impossible. It is estimated that up to 80% of women will struggle with sleep insomnia during pregnancy. Andrina Wilson shares how to get beetter sleeep.

How to set up for a baby when you're on a budget

Having a baby can be an exciting but overwhelming experience. It's exciting as you wait to finally meet your little one after 9 long months, however navigating what you need and the costs can be overwhelming. Read our tips

How to stay comfortable during pregnancy

Some women seem to sail through pregnancy with no issues whatsoever, whilst others suffer sleepless nights, hip issues, terrible itching and more. So, how can you stay comfortable during pregnancy?

How to Choose a Safe Cot for Your Baby

It’s easy to be bombarded with information, especially when looking for a cot, one of the most expensive and used items in a nursery. Not to mention one that needs to keep the baby safe while sleeping. Read our top tips for choosing a safe cot.

How to Write Your Birth Plan

Like many of life's big events planning by making a birth plan can help you understand what's to come and be better prepared to make decisions when the moment arrives. It will also help your doctor and midwife to be conscious of your wishes and help to take some of the stress out of how you'd like the delivery to be.

Feeding

Starting Solids... When is the right time?

It can be hard to know when to start solids for your baby. It's important that your baby is developmentally and physiologically ready to eat solids, which is generally around 6-8 months.

What's the Best Lunchbox for Kids? Lunchbox Comparison

Who would have thought that choosing a lunchbox could be such a complex task! Do I need one compartment, two or five? Will it be easy for my toddler to open, will it stand up to being thrown around at school? Use our coparison chart ot help you decide.

Child Behaviour

Dummies - Using & Weaning 4-18 Months

If you are reading this article, it's likely your baby has been using a dummy for a few months. Perhaps you are wondering if dummy use is OK. Or perhaps your baby is waking many times a night for their dummy and you are wondering where to from here!!!

Thoughts on Toddler Bedtime Battles with a New Baby too

Toddlers can drive parents crazy at bedtime. The slow, steady kind of crazy when you know every night is the same battle. A battle to get dressed, a battle to get into bed, a battle to lie down…..and then the never-ending battle to actually STAY IN BED and go to sleep. And when this is combined with the exhaustion of having a newborn in the house…….it can feel like a very slippery slide.

Successful Toilet Training

Right up there with sleeping and feeding, toilet training is usually one of the biggest challenges that parents face in their children’s early years. This article includes things to keep in mind, tips and information for your toilet training journey.

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