Weird Things that Happen During Sleep (Parasomnias)
As a baby sleep consultant, it is common to be asked about sleep disturbances, or Parasomnias. During changing phases in the sleep cycle, it sometimes happens that a [...]
How Babies Learn Through Play
Babies learn through play from the moment they are born. Every little word that is lovingly spoken, gentle caresses and playful kisses are just some of the first [...]
Battle of the Bottle – Toddlers and Night Time Bottles
Battle of the Bottle Article by Janferie Dewar: Baby and Beyond Sleep Consultant, Registered Nurse, Breastfeeding Educator TODDLERS AND NIGHT TIME BOTTLES Sometimes what starts out as [...]
Temperature guide for sleepy time
Temperature guide for sleepy time Article by Tess Dixon With the changing of seasons, it can be hard to know what to dress your wee one [...]
Developmental Growth Spurts and Your Baby’s Sleep
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 [...]
How To Care For a Sick Baby
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 [...]
Baby Nap Charts | Naps by age
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 [...]
Food intolerance in kids
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 [...]
Healthy Summer Snacks For Toddlers
Summer in New Zealand is fast approaching and those long lazy days playing at the beach or in the back yard with the sprinkler on now no longer [...]
Summer Dangers For Babies In New Zealand
Summer is a wonderful time to be outside in New Zealand. Picnics on the beach, BBQs at home and swimming in the river are traditional Kiwi pastimes loved [...]