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There is so much talk and fear about the dreaded 4-month sleep regression. I was at postnatal pilates a few weeks ago (don’t eye roll until you’ve tried it!) and overheard a Mum say, ‘Oh I HATE 4 mont...
It’s almost holiday time here in Australia as we inch closer to summer, and like most Aussie families I’m looking forward to plenty of beach adventures, days spent out in nature and time spent with ...
As a certified sleep consultant, I often meet parents who are exasperated and confused about their baby's sleep patterns. They've had that one magical night where their baby slept through, and they're...
A question that pops up for me a lot is "is the 8/9/10 month sleep regression even real?" Or course, not all babies are affected by the 8-10 month sleep regression, but and I'm here to tell you, yes, ...
We want sleep to be a positive experience for all involved. However, it is easy and not uncommon for babies to have developed a negative association with their sleep environment. I know babies who cry...
If you've read my previous blog on the Snoo, you'll know I'm a big fan and I used one for my second baby. The brains behind that bassinet is paediatrician Dr Harvey Karp.
I've been a fan of Dr Karp f...
Help! How do I get my baby to stop waking at 5 am?
Being a parent to a young baby is a joy, but it can also be exhausting, especially when your baby becomes an early riser. If your baby's morning ala...
Tried and Tested
- Product
- Cubo Ai Smart Baby Monitor
- Used for
- My second baby, from around 4.5 months, in a rental
- Verdict
- Not essential. But one of the few nursery purchases I don’t regret.
- Paid for it? ...
What's Skin to skin breastfeeding?
Skin to skin is one of the most wonderful parts of parenthood out there. In fact, just last week as I was getting changed and I could hear P having a meltdown about...
Every new parent awaits milestones, those beautiful signs that your baby is developing and growing. While many of these milestones are delightful—the first smile, the first word, or that adorable gurg...
I read once that reflux and sleep should actually be referred to as reflux and lack of sleep. As both a paediatric nurse and a certified sleep consultant, I couldn’t agree with this statement any more...
Let’s stop the 4 month regression fear
The 4 month regression seems to have become a beast of its own in recent years. Before we’ve even had children, we’re warned of the doom and gloom and disastro...
