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4-month regression or progression? fourth trimester sleep regressions Sep 29, 2024

There is so much talk and fear about the dreaded 4-month sleep regression. I was at postnatal pilates a few weeks ago (don’t eye roll until you’ve tried it!) and overheard a Mum say,...

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Developing positive cot association with your baby fourth trimester Sep 29, 2024

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...

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Dr Harvey Karp's 5 S's to soothe your crying baby fourth trimester Sep 29, 2024

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...

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How to do skin to skin without breastfeeding 5 month to 2 years fourth trimester Sep 29, 2024

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...

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How to make change when the 4 month sleep regressions hits fourth trimester Sep 29, 2024

Every new parent awaits milestones, those beautiful signs that your baby is developing and growing. While many of these milestones are delightful—the first smile, the first word, or that...

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Understanding the 4-Month Sleep Regression: What Parents Need to Know fourth trimester sleep regressions Sep 29, 2024

Let’s stop the 4 month regression fear 

The 4 month regression seems to have become a beast of its own in recent years. Before we’ve even had children, we’re warned of the...

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Postpartum Challenges: My Journey with a Snoo Bassinet fourth trimester product reviews Sep 29, 2024

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...

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Shifting Your Baby's Bedtime for Daylight Savings: A Comprehensive Guide 5 month to 2 years fourth trimester transitions Sep 29, 2024

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....

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Navigating Split Nights: A Guide for Parents 5 month to 2 years fourth trimester Sep 29, 2024

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...

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Newborn Sleep and the Fourth Trimester fourth trimester Sep 29, 2024

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...

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How to Tackle Your Baby's Catnaps for Better Sleep 5 month to 2 years fourth trimester Sep 29, 2024

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...

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Should we discourage thumb and finger sucking? 5 month to 2 years fourth trimester Sep 29, 2024

Oh how I love a thumb or finger sucker.

I sucked my two middle ‘fingies’ and twirled my hair until grade 3. My first baby found her thumb, or as we call it a ‘flumb’, when...

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