Even though your baby’s head is the biggest and heaviest part of your child – their skull is still very sensitive. Hidden beneath the soft baby fuzz are movable, deformable plates that protect your baby’s developing brain. However, they can also flatten if your little one lies on their back too often and can’t turn…
Summer! Finally! Many of us will be planning on taking a trip at some point this year, whether that’s a long break overseas or a short trip close to home. Our UK sleep specialist Gemma Coe is a mum of two and is a certified baby and child sleep consultant. She helps families all over…
Yaaay, your first family holiday with your baby! Travelling with a baby is a whole new experience, and it can be pretty daunting, but we are here to help! With the right preparation you can limit the turbulence of your first flight with baby. We have summarised the most commonly asked questions and answers to…
With the warmer weather, the heat makes us sweat more and our need for fluids increases. Parents often ask themselves whether breast milk is really enough for their baby in the warmer months – or whether water should be offered from time to time in the heat. Here is the short answer: No. For all…
Infant sleep Do you find yourself staring at your new baby sleeping and wondering “how much sleep does my baby need?” Our UK sleep specialist Gemma Coe is a mum of two herself and is a certified baby and child sleep consultant. She helps families all over the world develop healthy sleep habits. Today, Gemma…
There is nothing better for mum and baby than breast/chest feeding. A well-functioning breast/chest feeding relationship is something wonderful. But what few people talk about is: inflamed nipples, milk retention and mastitis which can also cause a lot of pain for new mums. If left untreated, or treated too late, mastitis can even lead to…
As a child, do you remember your aunts and grandmothers lovingly pinching your cheeks and saying “wow, you are gowning up so fast.” every time you saw them? At the time you may have thought it was funny or sometimes rather annoying. Have you considered the number of times others have said the same to…
Urgh. I’ve been there, almost every parent has been in the same boat. Night waking is tough to get used to. Pre-babies, I used to work night shifts. However, nothing prepares you for when your brand new baby arrives on the scene and the frequent night wakings start to rob you of enough sleep to…
With the holiday season around the corner, we asked Sarah Patel, a certified baby and toddler sleep consultant and founder of Teach To Sleep, to provide us with some tips on how we can support our little one’s sleep during the festive period. Bedtimes and Nap Routines All babies and children thrive on routine and…
In parts one and two of our series on breast/chest feeding problems, our midwife Katrin Ritter explained what makes a good start to breast/chest feeding and how correct latching on works. But what happens if you still can’t cope or you have one or two other problems? In hospitals there are often trained breastfeeding counsellors…