Babies tend to get hiccups quite often and it can be concerning for parents because as adults, hiccups bother us however it is not the same for babies. Babies are often found to be able to sleep through hiccups and they rarely interfere with their respiration rate or breathing; therefore, they are nothing to worry […]
Dressing your baby for bed is an important part of their night routine, and it is essential many things are considered when doing so. It is essential babies are neither too warm nor too cold when they are sleeping and that they are as safe as possible when they are put into their cot. […]
Swaddling is popular due to its simplicity and effectiveness. For thousands of years newborns have been swaddled as a way to make them feel safe and warm. Swaddling helps babies adjust to life outside the womb and helps to combat issues such as overstimulation. One of the main reasons swaddling makes the transition from the […]
Teething and tooth eruption are a big part of development in your baby’s first years. As they progress through their early years, they gain 20 teeth, usually by the age of 3. Sometimes teething doesn’t go quite as expected, but this isn’t necessarily anything to panic about; knowing the correct order teeth are supposed to […]
Children grow so quickly; in their earliest years you’ll often feel like you blink, and they’ve reached another milestone. It is important to document your baby’s journey; particularly throughout their first year as they grow so much in that time. There are so many fleeting moments throughout that initial year but luckily there are so […]
Some children love the concept of Halloween, whereas for others it can all be a little daunting and sometimes very scary. It is important that in the lead up to Halloween you explore this and prepare them in the best way; as well as doing all the exciting things like shopping for Halloween costumes and […]
Baby safety is obviously a hugely important topic of conversation and there are many concerns, as parents, that we have for our children; keeping them safe is the main priority. Most injuries can be prevented as long as parents have the correct information, so it is important to make sure we discuss how to ensure […]
Buying a gift for a baby shower can seem like quite a daunting task, especially if it is your first shower or you’re not sure of exactly what the new mum is wanting. There are a few options for baby shower gifts, you may choose to go for a smaller keepsake and save a big […]
Playing is the main way newborns learn how to move, communicate, socialise and understand their surroundings. They learn by interacting with you, everything you do with your newborn is helping them learn in some way; they learn to talk through listening to you talk, they mimic your facial expressions and eventually copy the things you […]
There are a variety of reasons why babies wake in the night, it is not uncommon. The majority of the time they tend to be temporary issues such as growth spurts or teething. However, when waking in the night becomes a common occurrence across a longer period of time there may be another reason why […]