The battle of the burp

The battle of the burp

It’s something all adults take for granted, but being able to burp – and release trapped and painful gas – is an exciting milestone for any baby to reach. When babies are born, their digestive tract is still developing and they don’t yet have the ability to make...
When to visit the doctor

When to visit the doctor

Worried about how to know when your baby needs to see or doctor, or if you can treat that sniffle yourself? Registered nurse and midwife, and owner of Bumps & Bundles of Joy Baby and Family Clinic, Louise Archery tells us what to look out for. Infants are more...
Creating consistency in discipline

Creating consistency in discipline

Consistency in discipline is vital to create a predictable and safe environment for your child. Consistency means having a reliable response to your child’s behaviour, no matter which person is caring for your child: family member or nanny. Clinical psychologist...
All wrapped up: The art of swaddling your baby

All wrapped up: The art of swaddling your baby

Infant stimulation specialist Nicci Proome explores swaddling as an effective way to calm restless or flailing babies and to help you gently restore some tranquillity to early motherhood. For centuries the ancient art of swaddling has proven a most effective tool in...
Judgemental Moms Passing Judgement

Judgemental Moms Passing Judgement

Everyone judges and we have all been judged, but for some reason, being a parent seems to invite even greater levels of judgement – from strangers to family members, everyone has something to say! We take a look at why we judge, and some ways to handle how we feel...