Are you trying desperately to remember the last time you got a good night’s sleep? For most new parents, one of the hardest things to adjust to is sleep deprivation. It’s one of the most talked about parenting issues and can have a seriously drastic impact on your sanity.
The good news is there are plenty of things you can try to help your baby drift off. One thing you may not have considered is food. Once your little one reaches the age of at least 4 months, there are some foods you can introduce which can encourage sleep. Below you’ll discover some great desserts that have proven to soothe infants, sending them off into a deep, happy slumber. After all, who isn’t blissful and content after a good dessert? [Read more…]
As baffling as it seems, white noise has proven time and time again to help soothe babies and get them to sleep. There’s even white noise machines you can invest in to help your little one drift off into a deep slumber. It’s one of the only fail-safe methods proven to help reduce crying and improve sleep, but yet there’s some information out there claiming it can actually be harmful to baby’s ears.
Becoming a parent is one of the best, yet also one of the most frightening experiences you’ll ever go through. It’s a time full of joy and happiness, as friends and family bombard you with gifts, cards and messages of “congratulations!”. However, what you aren’t often told or warned about, is that initial joy can soon be replaced with a whole host of emotional issues.
Thinking of trying your baby on soy milk? Advertised as a healthy alternative to cow’s milk, soy formulas have become particularly popular. However, experts warn that while soy milk is recommended as a safe alternative to use right after birth, it could actually do more harm than good in the long-term.
Getting your toddler to eat healthily can be extremely difficult. Of course, all children are different. Therefore, some parents struggle a lot more than others to get their little one to eat anything remotely good for them. No doubt you’ve come across those parents who gleefully tell you about their child’s love of sprouts – making you feel like a complete failure as a mother.
Being a parent isn’t easy! From the very first day your little one is born to the day they leave home, you are faced with many difficult decisions. One of the first challenges you’re faced with is what should be the simple task of feeding.
When it comes to potty training, there’s one thing most parents can agree upon – it’s extremely hard work! Getting your little one used to taking off their diaper and relieving themselves in a potty is a lot harder than it seems.
Summer’s here and you can finally enjoy some much needed time in the sun with your little one. However, before you head out on your little adventures, it’s important to know how to keep baby safe in the hot weather. Their delicate skin that produces that yummy new-born scent is also extremely sensitive to the effects of the sun’s rays. If you aren’t careful, the heat could soon make your infant feel really unwell.
One of the hardest parts of parenthood is those dreaded toddler tantrums which tend to start at the age of two. While extremely common and often just a daily part of parent-toddler life, it can be extremely difficult not to break down and lose your sanity after what feels like the millionth mini-meltdown of the week.
Let’s face it, there are a lot of challenges that come with being a new parent. The initial joy and relief you feel after delivering a healthy baby can quickly be followed by fear, frustration and desperation. This is especially true when it comes to trying to soothe a crying baby.
When you bring your newborn home, it’s sometimes impossible not to just sit there and watch your little miracle. The way they look, the little sounds they make, the way they smell and the natural reflexes they have are fascinating. However, did you know that some of the natural, automatic movements they make give a remarkable insight into evolution and development? Here you’ll discover more about the different reflexes babies have and why they have them. 
Bath time doesn’t have to be a mundane, challenging task. Often seen as a necessary part of the bedtime process, bath time also gives you a chance to bond with your little one. Making it more of a fun activity isn’t just good for your baby, it benefits you too. So how exactly can you make bath time a fun, enjoyable experience? Below you’ll discover 5 top tips to make bath time more enjoyable. 
As any parent who has had to deal with colic will testify, it’s one of the hardest, upsetting and emotionally draining experiences you will go through as a new parent. While harmless enough, colic causes your little one to cry excessively. All babies cry, for a lot of different reasons, so establishing whether they’re suffering from colic can be difficult.
Bottle feeding is something most new parents have to get to grips with at some point. It could be you’ve chosen to use formula to feed your baby, or maybe you’re leaving baby with a caregiver and you need to pump breast milk to be fed throughout the day. Whatever the reason, it isn’t always as straight forward as you think it’s going to be.
Sleep deprivation is something that all new parents are forced to come to terms with