Sleep Tips for Breastfed Babies
Breastfed babies have fairly distinct feeding and sleeping patterns which, once understood, can make it easier to understand why they do what they do. Simply put, breastfed babies need to feed frequently over a 24 hour period so they can grow and thrive and be content.
What is a Dream Feed and when should I introduce one?
A dream feed is a rather lovely term for feeding a baby when they’re asleep. Lots of parents say that offering their baby a dream feed works really well, others feel it’s a waste of time. Some babies suck very well when they’re sleepy and others don’t.
Three Common Sleep Associations and How to Manage Them
Most babies and children have sleep associations or dependencies which help them go to sleep. Dummies, breast or bottle feeds and co-sleeping are the most common. Over time, babies can build a real dependency on needing these as cues to go to sleep.
How to Best Prepare Babies and Toddlers for Sleep at Childcare
Having a baby or toddler commence childcare marks a new stage of family life, one that usually takes quite some adjustment. For most parents, concerns about how their child will settle and sleep for their new caregivers is usually at the top of their list. Here our top five tips to help parents best prepare their children to successfully transition to sleeping at childcare.