Tips and advice

Sucking: the secret to a good night’s sleep

Non nutritive sucking (ie. Sucking without feeding) really helps to calm young babies. Some babies...

Stimulation is important for development

“How much stimulation is enough?” Parenting comes with heavy responsibilities. One responsibility which we parents...

10 sleep tips for your baby by Sr Ann Richardson

Create a sleep zone and stick to it. This may be in her own room,...

The correct sounds and smells for better sleep

If you have ever been delayed in transit due to inclement weather and had to...

Solving sleep problems starts with acceptance

“People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one” Leo J Burke Ask...

Solutions for babies that are early risers

Remember back to the days of waking when, well – whenever you woke? These days...

Sleep safety for your baby

Sleep is most parents’ first separation from their baby. And for many this elicits anxiety....

Sleep routines for your baby

Guidelines for different sleep routines at different ages. Every mom and baby is different and...

Sleep myths

When your baby isn’t sleeping through the night or is resisting falling asleep, you will...

Sleep for the first 4 years summarized

Herewith, an easy to use table outlining your little one’s sleep for the first 4...

The basics of a good night’s sleep

Ever wondered why sleep deprivation is so devastating and why it is that you battle...

How being sick affects your child’s sleep

Illness can affect your child’s sleep, so Ann Richardson gives ideas on getting your baby...

Baby skin conditions

An infant’s skin has many functions – it protects the body against ultraviolet radiation, provides...

The Silly Season Survival Guide

Your first Christmas with your little one is likely to be a very special time,...

When and how to put your baby to sleep

‘Put your baby down to sleep awake’ is common advice and very frustrating for many...