Expectant parents and newborns to 12 Weeks, Help & Advice
There usually comes a time when parents feel ready to have their baby sleep in the bassinet for naps as opposed to only ‘on them’. In the beginning, newborn snuggles on us are so precious. There’s nothing more loving and cosy than the warmth of your...
Expectant parents and newborns to 12 Weeks, Help & Advice
Newborns four to six weeks old are starting to show some patterns of regularity. Sleep In the first couple of weeks of life, your baby seemed to be asleep all the time. You could actually get a nap in yourself. Between the ages of four to six weeks, it’s normal...
Expectant parents and newborns to 12 Weeks, Help & Advice
Is your newborn sleeping for long stretches in the day and ‘partying’ at night? If you are nodding your head right now, you can rest assured this is a normal newborn phenomenon that will sort itself out in time, with a little help from you! What is...
Expectant parents and newborns to 12 Weeks, Help & Advice
When and why would I use this method? You want to calm your baby and help get baby ready for sleep. To help your baby fall back to sleep when baby wakes but should still be sleeping, such as after early morning wakings, habitual wakings or when naps need to be...
Expectant parents and newborns to 12 Weeks
Signs your baby may be tired Lull in movement or activity Movements slower Less vocal and is quieter Sucking is weaker or is slower and disinterested Baby is calmer Baby appears less interested in surroundings Eyes are less focused Eyelids droop Yawning ...
Expectant parents and newborns to 12 Weeks
Why an arms down swaddle? Wrapping makes your baby feel cozy and snug, just like he was in the womb It helps reduce the effects of the Moro or startle reflex which can cause baby to waken If baby is in a overly hyperactive or stressed state, it can calm baby’s...