Baby Nap Charts Age - Naps by age Baby Nap Charts Age - We get baby nap questions frequently from our clients, particularly these two questions: How many naps does my baby need? How long should my baby’s naps be? We have made this chart as a reference tool, since it covers nap totals and [...]
If you’ve heard of baby-led weaning, but not sure of what’s involved, have a read of our quick guide. From suggestions on when to start baby-led weaning, foods to try, preparing for the mess and reasons why baby-led weaning may not be suitable for your baby. What is baby-led weaning? Baby-led weaning is a [...]
It’s not uncommon these days to hear of kids having food intolerance's or a food allergy. So it’s important to have an understanding of certain food groups and how they can affect your child. Food intolerance's versus food allergies In most cases it’s likely that your child has a food intolerance rather than [...]
Father’s Day rolls around each year on the first Sunday in September. Often we are led to believe we must buy Dad a present to say thank you. But we’re here to tell you that while presents are wonderful, there are other wonderful ways you can celebrate Dad on his special day instead. Celebrate Your [...]
Last Sunday in September Daylight Saving commences on the last Sunday in September, when 2.00 am becomes 3.00 am. It ends on the first Sunday in April, when 3.00 am becomes 2.00 am. The start of daylight savings means that longer days and the warmth of summer are not too far away, but how [...]
We've probably all heard stories from our friends with children about not being able to go to the toilet without a shadow following behind crying or been driven nuts by a baby who screams blue murder when they leave the room - even just for a minute! So what's going on here, why has my [...]
Storing breast milk is becoming increasingly common nowadays because we understand the benefits of breastfeeding our babies for longer time periods. This means that some Mums want to have their baby's feed their breast milk while they are in daycare, rather than start them on a formula. So the battle then is on expressing and [...]
Some breast fed babies can be reluctant to take a bottle when first offered. This is because the teat of the bottle is not soft and malleable like a nipple and babies have to learn to suck differently. Try rubbing the teat of the bottle in your bra to get your smell on it. Leave [...]
Dummies or pacifiers can be a contentious subject. Pacifiers certainly have a place, especially for babies 3months and under who suffer from reflux or colic. The non-nutritive sucking that a dummy provides soothes and calms babies. If you use a dummy beyond this age and you have concerns about your baby becoming reliant on [...]
Tips for managing Littlies over the festive period The festive time can be very exhausting at the best of times. With a small baby or child in tow, even more so! Managing your own and baby's needs and balancing the desires of relatives and friends to visit can be a real challenge. Prioritising social events [...]
