Dummies! They’re a bit like marmite, you either love it or hate it! And then there is the daunting task of dummy weaning… Of course some babies suck their fingers or their thumb which means they learn very early to self settle. Some parents don’t like thumb sucking as maybe they’ve been a thumb sucker[…]
Many parents worry about how they will give their toddler time and attention once they have another baby. Managing two under two can seem daunting and challenging. I think whatever the gap between children, whether under two years or around three or older, parents can often feel overwhelmed by the thought of having two children. […]
The fourth trimester is the first three months after giving birth. It’s an interesting fact that this is a relatively new expression. When our children were born in the 1970s there was no such thing as the fourth trimester. I do think there is much more said about it now, however, it’s nothing to worry[…]
We place maternity nurses in a wide variety of lovely positions both here in the UK and overseas. Obviously each family has varying requirements and these placements can be for as little as a few days up to three/four months or indeed extend to even longer. Our maternity nurses often travel far and wide and[…]
Many parents ask me “should I feed my baby on demand or is it better to have a flexible routine?” Maybe we can look at both and then you can decide what works for you. If you are breastfeeding then you will demand feed anyway to begin with to encourage your milk supply for your[…]
Hello January! As we embrace the fresh start of the year, many of us are diving back into routines and setting our sights on New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s exploring a new hobby, finding the perfect baby essentials, establishing a well-being routine, or pursuing fitness goals, we’re all earnestly striving to bring positive changes into[…]
This time of the year, in the run up to Christmas, is so busy for most of us, especially when you have babies and young children. It’s such a lovely time when families often get together – grandparents travelling to stay with their grown up children and their family, or young families going to stay[…]
So often I hear the cry “my baby won’t sleep, what can I do ?” Often this phrase is to do with baby not sleeping at night but often it can be when baby won’t settle to sleep for his daytime naps. My baby isn’t settling at night My baby won’t sleep in the day[…]
Watch Rachel show you how to swaddle a baby correctly. I am now going to show you how to swaddle your baby. Take a large muslin or shawl and fold it in half to make a triangle shape. Lay the swaddle blanket either in the middle of your bed or on a table. If you[…]