My newborn baby won’t sleep
Many of us recall saying “My baby is an angel – she just feeds and sleeps and really is a very good baby.” Then at two weeks old, we wish we hadn’t been quite so public with this piece of news. For...
My toddler won’t sleep alone
Usually when a toddler is co-sleeping, one or both parents are not enamored with the situation. Let’s look at why toddlers don’t want to sleep alone and what can be done.
Why does your toddler pref...
My baby wakes endlessly at night
Nothing and no one can prepare you for the feeling of sleep deprivation - the relentless torture of a baby waking at night. You probably expected to wake for night needs at first, but when you are ...
Feeding your baby cow’s milk from 12 months old
"When is the right time to introduce cows milk straight from the fridge?" Must we continue with formula milks into the toddler years or can regular cows milk suffice? The answer is complicated and ...
Make your New Year’s resolutions happen
At the start of each new year, many of us make resolutions; promises or intentions to do something better or to stop something that we feel holds us back. Being a parent adds a new slant to our ann...
Making toys at home for your baby
TOP TOYS TO MAKE FOR TINY BABES (2-6 months)
SCRUNCH BAG – Eyes and Ears
Place cellophane into a veggie netting bag
Tie it closed
This toy is great for encouraging eye tracking; alerting to s...
Lunches and lunch boxes for your toddler
Use the opportunity of lunchtime to try out different food experiences for your toddler. Use the opportunity of lunchtime to try out different food experiences: chewy, crisp and soft; high calorie ...
Love them… keep them safe
For those who’s lives have never been touched by the tragedy of and child injured, it is difficult to understand the turmoil associated with it. To most people childhood injuries are merely a newsp...
Toys and your baby’s development
As three month old Jack lies under his play gym, he makes all sorts of connections in his brain, wiring it for intelligence, fine motor skills and communication. We know that it is important to sti...
