Tag: newborn

Newborn sleep patterns – what to expect from your new baby

Many new parents are eager to know when their newborn will sleep according to a schedule or what their baby’s sleep pattern will be like. Here we will talk about the average newborn’s sleep and sleep patterns. Newborn sleep patterns – what to expect from your new baby Newborn day/night confusion When your son or […]

4 ways to look after your relationship when you have a newborn

Having a baby can add a lot of stress to your relationship. Even the happiest couples find that their marriage becomes strained with the demands of caring for a newborn. Between the lack of sleep, post-natal hormones, and the constant need to care for the baby, most couples struggle during the first three months of […]

Is feeding your baby taking too long?

It can feel reassuring to have specific instructions about when to feed your baby, especially when everything about caring for a baby is new and uncertain to you. However, when you are expected to time how many minutes you feed, watch the hours between feeds or count how many feeds your baby has in a […]

What is infant reflux – gastro-oesophageal reflux?

Infant Reflux – Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR/reflux) occurs when food and stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus (food pipe), which can cause pain and discomfort. The exact cause is unknown, but may be associated with an immature digestive system, hereditary factors, food sensitivities, and other medical issues which result in weakening of the valve between the […]

10 steps to swaddle your baby safely

Swaddling is one of the many choices new parents face. Current research and information is based upon swaddling babies for sleep – swaddling is not recommended during wakeful hours when the infant is moving and more active. Naturally, the baby has a say — some will sleep well when securely swaddled, and others won’t. A common […]

How to survive sleep deprivation

Have the first few months (or even years) of parenthood totally messed up your sleeping pattern? Feeling tired and pushing through, maybe with a coffee or a bit of chocolate, seems to be the ‘normal’ way of coping with insomnia and parenthood. Unfortunately sleep deprivation will turn even the sanest person crazy and no amount […]

How to settle a crying baby

Crying is a young baby’s way of communicating with you. A baby usually cries for a reason – to let you know there is something they need you to do for them, such as feeding them or changing their nappy. After a while you will probably learn to recognise your baby’s signs and work out […]

How to bath a newborn baby

Babies are slippery little things – especially when they’re wet – so bathing your newborn can be a bit daunting at first. And it doesn’t help if your baby screams the whole time either! But don’t stress – firstly, babies don’t need a full bath every day and with practice you’ll grow in  confidence. Soon […]

Games to play with your baby – newborn to 12 months

As a new parent, it can be difficult to know what to do with your baby—what ‘games’ are appropriate at what age, what activities will help stimulate and develop your baby at an age-appropriate rate. Honestly, between feeding and sleeping you probably hadn’t even considered ‘playing’! But don’t stress—playing with your baby is probably something […]