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A guide to breastfeeding – everything you need to get you started

The notion that boobs plus baby equal breastfeeding bliss is a nice one. The reality for many mothers, though, is that the whole business takes practise from both of you. If you're able to breastfeed and choose to do so, you might find you need some guidance, at least initially. Which is where we come ...

5 tips to implement a bedtime routine that works!

Getting enough sleep is really important for children’s development and functioning. Our bodies are mechanically wired to need sleep, while we sleep our body is busy repairing and strengthening and our brain is busy processing and sorting. One key way to help children to get enough sleep is to have a good bedtime routine. A […]

Top toys for new babies this Christmas

It’s exciting spending Christmas with a baby for the first time. You want to involve them with the excitement and traditions, however, they are so young so what do you get them? Here are my top ten choices for your bubs first Christmas presents: Lamaze Musical Inchworm – this colourful critter is the perfect soft ...

5 tips to help potty train your little one.

Potty training is different for every child, sometimes its really easy and comes naturally and for others its more difficult, however, its important to keep trying and encourage your little one because let's face it - they cant stay in nappies forever. Try one or all of these top five tips to will make potty ...

Tips for the mums of young children who are sick of ‘mum advice’.

1. Take everything others try to tell you about life with young children with an enormous pinch of salt. You will be given so much mum advice that you could write a book, with chapter about eating, sleeping and play but stick to your mum guns and gut feeling and repeat after me “I know ...

Top 10 tips to survive the first week with a new baby

1. Ask for help – this is one of the best tips for new parents, it’s okay to ask for help, and more often than not you are surrounded by people who are ready to help but just waiting to be asked. There is nothing wrong with asking for help. 2. Look after you. Try ...

Why is Tummy Time important for babies?

Tummy time is crucial for all babies and an important step in babies developing the proper motor skills and muscle strength needed for crawling, moving and growing up. Tummy time helps: - Develop back, neck and core strength - Helps to prevent the flat head syndrome - Babies explore movement in new ways - Exposure ...

First Halloween? Be sure to make it special with these costumes!

Becoming a mother comes with many firsts, some challenging, some messy and most that make your heart burst. There are few things cuter in life than a little tot in a costume. Get the whole family involved this Halloween and make it a memorable one with these mini costumes for the littlest ones in your ...

Is “no nappy” Time Really Worth it? Yes!

Letting your bub have time each day without a nappy (diaper) on, is becoming a big trend. However, no nappy time is nothing new; it’s been recommended by Early Childhood Specialists for many years. A lot of people are getting hooked on ‘no nappy’ time because of the elimination communication method – an alternative toilet ...

Having a conversation with your newborn

In the first 5 months of life, your baby's brain is most active in developing sensory pathways and language. In other words, you don't want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. Even though your baby is not yet talking and responding, they are learning how sounds (phonics) work, how language works and how ...

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