
A ‘colicky’ baby: could sensory overload be the cause?
When one’s baby is unsettled, lack of sleep, or plain exhaustion, is often not considered, as we are too busy looking for a ‘physical’ reason for our baby’s distress.
When we have good sleep, we t...

20 activities to do on rainy days
Summer in the UK can mean rainy, wet weather while cold wintery conditions in SA mean we are spending less time outdoors than we usually do. Wherever you are in the world when the weather is not t...

20 Quick fixes for your baby’s sleep
You are tired, too tired to read a tome on how to get more sleep and all you want is a quick fix for your baby’s sleep. If things are going awry, here are 15 quick fixes to try that really will mak...

10 Products that aid sleep
As you wade through the quagmire of sleep deprivation, it is completely natural that you will try anything, well almost anything, to get a good night’s sleep. There are products out there that real...

10 Good habits to teach your toddler
Toddlerhood is an amazing time. We learn more as babies and toddlers than we do in the rest of our lives. It is therefore very important to introduce good habits to your child early on, ensuring ...

5 ways to help your baby’s emotional development
As parents we often look for ways to do things better and improve on our parenting skills. The pressure is immense to be a great parent. What should be prioritized as key elements to ensure a baby’...

Tips to cope with reflux
Reflux really does play havoc with our baby’s sleep and causes them to fuss more and may even result in feeding issues at times.
Here are a few tips to help you cope with reflux:
Occasionally re...

Not all slings are created equal: Baby Slings are safe and beneficial to mothers and infants
In March 2010, a warning was issued on the use of ‘bag-style’ slings in the USA. This was based on a study that was looking into the safety of these slings due to injuries and deaths of baby’s whis...

Baby needs dummy at night
Three steps to help your baby (older than 8 months) to use her dummy independently at night:
At about 8- 9 months old you can expect your baby to be using the dummy at night independently. If your...