HOW DO DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH SPURTS CHANGE BABY SLEEP PATTERNS? Why is it that just when you think you’ve got your baby’s sleep pattern into a consistent and predictable rhythm, it goes frustratingly crazy! It seems to have happened suddenly out of the blue and you have no idea why! Sometimes the reason for babies sleep [...]
The lead up to Easter sees the supermarket shelves stuffed full of chocolate eggs, marshmallows and other sugary treats. Easter has become a major minefield of hyper-activity and potential tooth decay for our little ones. While we all love sweet treats in moderation, we also love healthy treats that we can use to celebrate our [...]
Vitamin D The Sunshine Vitamin – What is it? Vitamin D the sunshine vitamin helps our bodies use calcium to build and maintain strong bones and teeth. Recent research has also highlighted Vitamin D plays a role in supporting the development of our immune systems and preventing the onset of some auto immune disorders such [...]
END OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS The end of daylight savings is fast approaching and; like many other parents of young children, you may be dreading it. While moving the clock forward or back one hour is something that makes adults sleepy for a couple of days as their bodies adjust to the change, it [...]
How To Care For A Sick Baby If your baby becomes unwell, it can be worrying for any parent. They can’t tell you what is wrong with them and you always feel so helpless. But the fact of the matter is that at some point, your baby or young child will get sick. Especially if [...]
What is the Fourth Trimester The term ‘Fourth Trimester’ doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense as you are only pregnant for 3 trimesters. And of course, tri means three. But research has shown that the first three months after your baby is born should be treated as a fourth trimester. This is [...]
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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 [...]
