<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rachel's Babies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gentle Sleep Solutions for Happy Families]]></description><link>https://www.rachelsbabies.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:05:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rachelsbabies.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What is the fourth trimester and how do I manage it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 about.Here are some of the things that parents may worry about: 1. Not coping 2. Tiredness 3. Will I bond with my baby? 4. Feeding 5. Routine 6. Baby sleeping 7. Postnatal depression 8. And of...]]></description><link>https://www.rachelsbabies.com/post/what-is-the-fourth-trimester-and-how-do-i-manage-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b4a3330d700055ab0503d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:31:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f97346_c4d994da2e0f4ada83f29fa4d445a884~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rachelsbabies</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should I feed my baby on demand or should I establish a loving and flexible routine?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 baby’s needs. As baby settles into feeding, after about the first week you may decide that to demand feed is easier. This means you don’t have to think about feed times, you just feed him when he wakes and cries. This...]]></description><link>https://www.rachelsbabies.com/post/should-i-feed-my-baby-on-demand-or-should-i-establish-a-loving-and-flexible-routine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b49af4eadcaee30854b24</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:28:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f97346_1172ed80ae884d09bfaffb67d7a52134~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rachelsbabies</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do I Manage With a Toddler And a New Baby?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.   I always say don’t worry about it as it is part of family life!… and will be quite fun! The worry will pass, your toddler will soon get used to another little...]]></description><link>https://www.rachelsbabies.com/post/how-do-i-manage-with-a-toddler-and-a-new-baby</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b494230d700055ab04e9e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:26:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f97346_6737c993916b47fea3dd2bf8211e98d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rachelsbabies</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Swaddle a Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lay the swaddle blanket either in the middle of your bed or on a table. If you put it on a table lay a thick blanket on the table first so that it is a softer surface to swaddle baby on. Take baby and lay him on his right hand side in the middle of the swaddle blanket with his little head just over the top of the blanket. Lay his arm nearest to you, this will be his left arm, down so that it lies parallel to his body and bring the right side of the blanket up over his body and his arm and...]]></description><link>https://www.rachelsbabies.com/post/how-to-swaddle-a-baby</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6f96442aa0dd3fa168be3d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:12:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/f97346_c917a186e8ea48aca18d2cc7cc1908f5/360p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>rachelsbabies</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dummies, Pacifiers - Yes or No?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 themselves and remember how hard it was to stop. Some parents don’t like thumb sucking as it can have a detrimental effect on baby’s teeth if they continue sucking their thumb for several years....]]></description><link>https://www.rachelsbabies.com/post/maternity-nurse-support-peace-of-mind-for-new-parents</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55391f68b728cc93fd3bcb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:14:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f97346_db427da211ae483c95847b1afe552b1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rachelsbabies</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managing Babies’ and Children’s Sleep During the Festive Season: Tips for Keeping Routines Amidst Holiday Cheer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 with parents. It’s a time when babies and young children can very quickly get out of their routines and sleeping patterns. Children often have later bedtimes, they may have cousins around too and...]]></description><link>https://www.rachelsbabies.com/post/nanny-agency-services-find-your-perfect-match</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55391e5d6cee77176d794c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:14:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f97346_6cf82e1adf244c1f8d6448418ecf643d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rachelsbabies</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Baby Won't Settle, What Can I Do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. They all go to sleep eventually My baby isn’t settling at night My baby won’t sleep in the day My baby won’t settle without me My baby won’t sleep all night any more My baby won’t sleep in her/his cot My baby won’t sleep on his back My baby won’t sleep unless I hold him My baby will only sleep if I...]]></description><link>https://www.rachelsbabies.com/post/expert-baby-sleep-consulting-for-restful-nights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a55391e870c7bdb8f40e105</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:14:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f97346_325bd11c08da41b491095f40437169e3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rachelsbabies</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>