Nighttime feeding can be a magical time for you and your baby. It’s a quiet time when you feel incredibly close to them - in a dark, hushed house it can feel like you are the only two people in the world. Yet, sustained nighttime feeding can start to get pretty exhausting for you.
Read MoreWe all know that the clocks change twice a year for daylight savings. But, it is easy to get caught out by the change even though we know it's coming. It seems to sneak up awfully quickly! And, it can wreak havoc with the sleeping patterns of your little ones. Very young babies aren't usually affected. But the sudden, odd change can affect older ba...
Read MoreNap strikes can be scary. You thought you had the whole sleep cycle thing nailed. BUT your little one has suddenly decided to mix things up by refusing naps. Now your routine is out of whack, and you have to figure out how to get things back on track. Before you lose too much sleep over your baby’s refusal to nap, it’s important to know that a nap...
Read MoreHelp! My Child Isn't Napping At Daycare It can be worrying if you think your little one is not getting enough sleep. After all, sleep is so developmentally important. Sleep can be hard enough to achieve at home, but when you throw a daycare environment into the mix, it can go to the next level.
Read MoreAre you bursting out of your bubble this summer? As Christmas approaches, summer weather beckons and COVID-19 restrictions look set to ease, many of us are eyeing up a classic Kiwi summer holiday. But holidaying with kids is not as straightforward as picking a destination, booking accommodation, packing your bags and hitting the road.
Read MoreSleep Deprivation and Cortisol – What You Need to Know Any new parent can confirm that not getting enough sleep is stressful. But did you know that chronic sleep deprivation actually increases cortisol levels (the stress hormone) in the body? Whether you’re three months old or three decades old, inadequate sleep negatively affects the body in vario...
Read MoreChange can be difficult for humans, even the youngest among us! While babies under six months are generally pretty adaptable, the older an infant gets, the more aware they are of subtle changes to their environment. That’s why changing your baby’s bedroom can feel like such a big deal, especially the first move from your bedroom into their own spac...
Read MoreScience (and common sense) tells us that kids need more sleep than adults. That’s no surprise considering they seem to burn so much energy during the day – and that’s on top of all the growing and learning that’s going on! However, as wonderful as sleep is, it doesn’t always come easily, even for children.
Read MoreHave you ever been startled awake by the sound of your child screaming? Little else gets the heart pumping so fast in the middle of the night! Night terrors and nightmares can be distressing for little ones and parents – particularly if you are not quite sure what’s going on. While feeling apprehensive at bedtime is perfectly normal for children (e...
Read MoreWhen your little one is still small, sleep sacks are a fantastic option. Your wee one can’t wriggle out of these mini sleeping bags no matter how much they toss and turn, so they stay nice and cosy throughout the night and during naps too. For young babies, they are also a safer option than blankets as they can’t come loose and become a hazard.
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