Baby Sleep

How to stop baby crying instantly

24 June 2025

Based on a true story

Based on a true story.... Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns. It occurs in around 60% of newborns overall and 80% of premature babies. …

21 March 2025

How do you deal with such vast parental differences and ideas when it comes to caring…

How do you deal with such vast parental differences and ideas when it comes to caring for a baby? I've seen so many disagreements on how the baby is fed, whether they are born at home or in…

19 September 2024

The newborn scrunch

The newborn 'scrunch' is normal and there is no need to try and straighten their legs, they will do it over time all by themselves. When dressing them and putting them to sleep, avoid putting them…

21 March 2024

Why safe sleeping guidelines exist

12 March 2024

Some simple baby reflexology massage points you can do at home.

Some simple baby reflexology massage points you can do at home. I always found that massaging my babies feet helped with keeping them calm To help with nadal congestion, run a thumb up the side…

18 February 2024

How to dress a baby when it's hot or cold

11 February 2024

How to get baby to sleep fast. Quick and easy head and face massage for helping your baby to sleep

8 February 2024

two ways to calm a crying baby

16 December 2023

True story 👆🏾

True story 👆🏾 Needs must. Sometimes, all they need to get them off to sleep is a little motion. If rocking or walking around isn't working and it's too late for a walk in the pram, a car drive…

2 November 2023

How to swaddle a newborn baby

Some babies like to be swaddled and some don't.

13 September 2023

Headaches in pregnancy are really common

Headaches in pregnancy are really common. Hormonal changes usually mean they may happen quite a bit in the first few months but tend to get better by the time you're around 6 months pregnant.…

23 March 2023

After the birth of a baby, there is usually no need to bathe them immediately

After the birth of a baby, there is usually no need to bathe them immediately. It's actually better if bathing is delayed for several days. Many people wait a week or more. Delaying bathing…

25 October 2022

The highs and lows of the postpartum stage!

The highs and lows of the postpartum stage! It really can look like this. Exhaustion immediately after birth, followed by surges in oxytocin and adrenaline that sometimes prevent you going to…

27 August 2022

Have you ever flown with a baby or small child?

Have you ever flown with a baby or small child? Sometimes its plain sailing and sometimes its just awful. Having an infant that is crying because they are restless, ears hurt, hungry or just want…

17 August 2022

Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns

Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns. It's extremely common, affecting around 60% of newborns overall and 80% of premature babies. Jaundice…

16 May 2022

To all those who had a tiresome night last night

To all those who had a tiresome night last night. I know your eyes are burning, you probably feel ready to throw up, are totally touched out and feel like your brain is a big mound of jelly. How…

10 May 2022

Struggling to get comfortable in bed when pregnant?

Struggling to get comfortable in bed when pregnant? I know I did! Left-side, right-side, dangling half off the bed, sitting bolt upright, one leg wrapped in the quilt and one leg out etc I'm…

3 March 2022

Do you ever feel like you've done nothing all day?

Do you ever feel like you've done nothing all day? Perhaps your baby has been stuck to you like glue for hours and you've been simultaneously been trying to prevent your toddler from drawing on…

5 February 2022

I came across a post from a new mother on a parenting forum the other day, showing how…

I came across a post from a new mother on a parenting forum the other day, showing how resentment between couples can sometimes form in the early days of parenthood, particularly when there is…

21 October 2021

Why do some of us feel the need to explain to people (often strangers on the internet)…

Why do some of us feel the need to explain to people (often strangers on the internet) why we are having a homebirth, having a caesarean, a freebirth, an epidural, giving formula, breastfeeding a…

13 September 2021

Here is a short list of some terms that are often written or spoken about:

Here is a short list of some terms that are often written or spoken about: VE - Vaginal examination Primip - Short for Primiparous, used postnatally to refer to a person who has just had her…

17 February 2021

As a new parent, one of the most stressful things is having a baby that cries and you…

As a new parent, one of the most stressful things is having a baby that cries and you dont know why. Colic (a baby that cries for more than 3 hours per day for an unknown reason) is extremely…

23 December 2020

Babies don't slow down at the end of pregnancy: never ignore reduced movements

Remember this? Despite what you may have heard from a friend, relative or even a health professional (as I've been told in some circumstances), an unborn baby does not 'slow down' towards the end…

28 November 2020