How to put a baby and toddler to bed at the same time

How to put a baby and toddler to bed at the same time

You might find yourself wondering, how do I cope with my toddler and my baby at bedtime? It’s a really common question I get asked actually. Just when you think you’ve nailed sleep with your first, you need to consider how to juggle two tired children at bedtime. Fear...
Sleeping with a Dummy / Pacifier: What you need to know!

Sleeping with a Dummy / Pacifier: What you need to know!

The DumDum. The DiDi. The paci. The DooDoo. Regardless of what you call your baby’s dummy (also known as a pacifier), most parents have the same questions and concerns around them. Some of these questions are… Are dummies safe to use? If I let my baby use a dummy now,...
What is The Witching Hour?

What is The Witching Hour?

So, picture this… It’s 6pm. You and your newborn have had a wonderful day. Naps have been on track. Your baby fed well all day. And then “it” happens… Your baby goes from happy as can be to fussy, upset, irritable and crying inconsolably. You’re scratching...
Common Mistakes that parents make around their little one’s SLEEP

Common Mistakes that parents make around their little one’s SLEEP

Parenting is really really tough, and we all know that. I often say to the families that I work with that it’s the toughest job we will EVER do. Our children didn’t come with a manual and as parents it’s up to us to figure out how everything works. I mean, I remember...
Help, my baby is a catnapper! How can I extend my baby’s naps?

Help, my baby is a catnapper! How can I extend my baby’s naps?

Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar to you… Your baby wakes up in the morning after a rough night’s sleep. You feed her, change her, play with her a little, take her for a little walk outside, then rock her to sleep and put her gently into her cot for her morning...