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Reel1:01How to get baby to sleep fast. Quick and easy head and face massage for helping your baby to sleep
8 February 2024
PostCo-sleeping..... In the UK this means sharing a bed with your baby. In the US…
Co-sleeping..... In the UK this means sharing a bed with your baby. In the US it means sharing a room . Although the recommendation from government health authorities such as the NHS is to put…
24 March 2019
PostJust had a really good live chat with @just_chill_mama talking all things baby sleep!
Just had a really good live chat with @just_chill_mama talking all things baby sleep! So much useful info that I will probably be putting into practice myself! Back to my office to prepare for…
11 February 2020
Reel0:33Why safe sleeping guidelines exist
12 March 2024
PostM Y B A B Y W O N' T S L E E P A T N I G H T
M Y B A B Y W O N' T S L E E P A T N I G H T . I'm no baby sleep expert but I do know that babies are not born understanding the concept of sleeping at night time. In fact, lots of women will…
13 January 2020
PostThoughts of the week 😁
Thoughts of the week 😁 . RP @canibreastfeedinituk • • • • • • A solid night of sleep is but a long distant memory.... 🤱🏽 . Tag a boobing friend who is also dreaming of sleep ❤️ . . Repost•…
1 September 2020
PostSwaddling is a traditional practice of wrapping a baby up gently in a light,…
Swaddling is a traditional practice of wrapping a baby up gently in a light, breathable blanket to help them feel calm and sleep. They should only have their body wrapped and not their neck or…
10 July 2019
PostTrue 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
PostTo swaddle or not?
To swaddle or not? Swaddling is a traditional practice of wrapping a baby up gently in a light, breathable blanket to help them feel calm and sleep. They should only have their body wrapped and…
9 August 2020
PostReposting one of my favs 😝
Reposting one of my favs 😝 How many times have you heard "oh it's your body preparing you for waking up with a newborn"? That comment is thrown around a lot isnt it?! . There's a few reasons why…
8 June 2019
PostHow many times have you heard "oh it's your body preparing you for waking up with a…
How many times have you heard "oh it's your body preparing you for waking up with a newborn"? That comment is thrown around a lot isnt it?! . There's a few reasons why you might wake up often…
29 March 2019
Reel0:18The 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
PostI'm interested to know who my followers are
I'm interested to know who my followers are. Are you a birth worker? Do you teach mums or mums to be? Do you support mums with breastfeeding or baby sleep? Are you aspiring to get into this field…
20 May 2019
PostECZEMA - I'm after some recommendations now guys
ECZEMA - I'm after some recommendations now guys. This picture was taken a few days ago after my baby scratched her head so much it bled during her sleep. She managed to get the scratch mits off…
28 April 2019
PostNearly 3 weeks old, still an absolute delight
Nearly 3 weeks old, still an absolute delight. I'm convinced it must be a girl thing as none of my 4 boys were ever this calm. She literally sleeps from one feed to the next only crying when shes…
12 February 2019
PostI 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
PostThe 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
PostBabies 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
PostMany women are led to believe that her breasts have no milk in them until day 3-4 and…
Many women are led to believe that her breasts have no milk in them until day 3-4 and that their babies practically starve until then. After birth, breasts will have an early milk called…
22 February 2020
CarouselHow 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
Reel1:13How to swaddle a newborn baby
Some babies like to be swaddled and some don't.
13 September 2023
PostHeadaches 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
PostHave 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
PostTo 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