Are early wake ups meaning you have an overtired baby on your hands ? Thinking of sticking with a baby blanket rather than a sleeping bag ? Today, we speak to Sarah Patel, founder of Teach To Sleep, she may change your mind. Sarah is mum to two little ones who are 18 months apart…
Life with children is eventful. We have endless tasks to complete on our daily ‘to do’ list. Whether it is meeting friends, taking your kids to school, going to work, completing the weekly food shop or walking to the playground. Using a baby carrier and or a pushchair is highly recommended to support you and…
When researching for the best baby gear, you can hardly avoid the search term “baby bouncers” as it is a must have item on all the baby lists. As there are so many baby bouncer options available, it can be confusing choosing the right one for your little one. The market is flooded with various…
Winter is nearly here! Beautiful yellow and brown golden leaves are settling on the ground. We’re spending Sunday afternoons snuggled up on the sofa watching our favourite family movies. With the change in season, many parents wonder, “what about our baby’s sleep during winter?”. We have summarised the best sleeping tips for the cold season…
Are you ready for winter? As the outdoor temperatures begin to drop, you may have some uncertainties coping in the cooler weather. That’s understandable, you know that your baby can’t regulate their own body temperature in the early stages of their development. Investing in the right baby equipment to get you both through the cold…
“What, you’re breast/chest feeding your baby to sleep?” “Don’t do that or they never be able to fall asleep without you.” How many times have you heard this? You are certainly not the only ones. In the first few months, many babies are breast/chest fed or bottle-fed to fall asleep. In fact, it’s almost impossible…
Babywearing and the miracle hormone oxytocin During October, International Babywearing week is being celebrated around the world using the theme “Love transforms.” This is part 2 of our International Babywearing blog series. If you missed our first blog, ten reasons why parents love using a baby carrier, you can catch up here: International Babywearing Week…
Wow what a summer! The heat makes us sweat more and our need for fluids increases. Parents often ask themselves whether breast milk is 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 for all those who are…
“Don’t eat cabbage when you’re breast/chest feeding, or your baby will get gas”, “What, you drink orange juice? But that will give your baby a sore bottom” – many typical and well-intentioned pieces of advice that you may have heard yourself or from others in the course of your breast/chest feeding period sound like this?…
The topic of sex after birth remains a turbulent one. After all, everything suddenly revolves around your new baby. And yet, your own needs and your relationship should not be neglected. You can be rest assured, you are not alone with this topic. Dutch sexologist and anthropologist Mandy Ronda confirms this. Time and again she…