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There is so much talk and fear about the dreaded 4-month sleep regression. I was at postnatal pilates a few weeks ago (donât eye roll until youâve tried it!) and overheard a Mum say, âOh I HATE 4 mont...
We want sleep to be a positive experience for all involved. However, it is easy and not uncommon for babies to have developed a negative association with their sleep environment. I know babies who cry...
If you've read my previous blog on the Snoo, you'll know I'm a big fan and I used one for my second baby. The brains behind that bassinet is paediatrician Dr Harvey Karp.
I've been a fan of Dr Karp f...
What's Skin to skin breastfeeding?
Skin to skin is one of the most wonderful parts of parenthood out there. In fact, just last week as I was getting changed and I could hear P having a meltdown about...
Every new parent awaits milestones, those beautiful signs that your baby is developing and growing. While many of these milestones are delightfulâthe first smile, the first word, or that adorable gurg...
Letâs stop the 4 month regression fearÂ
The 4 month regression seems to have become a beast of its own in recent years. Before weâve even had children, weâre warned of the doom and gloom and disastro...
TW: Pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum discussed
It's no secret that I had a rough postpartum with my second baby. After 41 weeks of hyperemesis, symphysis pubis dysfunction, multiple pandemic lock...
It feels like every year I am caught unawares by Daylight Savings, despite it being one of my favourite times of year! It's the marker of long sunny evenings in the park and beautiful warm days. Who w...
As a certified sleep consultant, one of the most common sleep disruptions I encounter with families is the phenomenon of split nights. For those unfamiliar with the term, a 'split night' refers to whe...
As I write this, I am horizontal on the couch patiently, (or rather not so patiently), awaiting the arrival of my first baby. Can you believe it? My very own baby? All mine!!
Apart from the fact that...
Any parent of a young baby knows that sleep can be a precious commodity. But sometimes, even when your little one is getting plenty of sleep at night, they may still suffer from catnaps during the day...
Oh how I love a thumb or finger sucker.
I sucked my two middle âfingiesâ and twirled my hair until grade 3. My first baby found her thumb, or as we call it a âflumbâ, when she was about 14 weeks old....
