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...
The first few months of your baby’s life are the time to get to know your baby, and learn about your baby’s needs for sleep, feeds, play and settling. You might find that a very simple, flexible routine seems to help your baby, and helps you feel more in control. But...
Certified sleep consultant Petro Thamm takes a look at sleep regression – why your baby’s sleep patterns sometimes regress, what to do about it, and when you should be worried by it. There is nothing more rewarding for a parent than when you finally feel as though...
Babies need consistent periods of good quality sleep in order for their brains to develop healthily from early on. Good Night Sleep Consultant Jolandi Becker discusses how to prepare an environment that is conducive to encouraging your baby to sleep well and for long...
Bringing a newborn home – even if you’ve done it before – can be bewildering. Sleep consultant Nicci Proome writes about what to expect from a newborn’s sleep patterns. There is no greater feeling than a new parent cuddling into their newborn baby. The overload of...
A common sleep training technique is to leave babies to cry themselves to sleep – for however long it takes. Doula Donna Bland explains what happens when you take this approach. Leaving a baby to “cry it out”, simply means letting a baby cry alone for as long as it...
A newborn baby can be a rather daunting prospect. Sleep expert Nicci Proome is on hand to give you all the advice you need. How much sleep should my newborn be getting? On average, a newborn should be sleeping around four to seven hours during the day, broken into...
Bedwetting is distressing for both parents and children, but it’s part and parcel of growing up for many children. Dr Michael Mol tells you what you need to know about bedwetting. Bedwetting is the uncontrollable passing of urine during sleep. It is unintentional,...
White noise isn’t just some figment of new age parents’ imaginations – it really can help your baby to sleep better, writes Nicci Proome, infant stimulation specialist and paediatric sleep consultant. It’s easy to understand the scepticism a parent-to-be might feel at...
There are many differing opinions about where babies should sleep, which often confuses new parents. Lactation consultant and general counsellor Erica Neser reiterates that there’s no right or wrong – each family needs to figure out what works best and feels right for...
