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Tips for when your child is sleeping away from home

Tips for when your child is sleeping away from home

We’ve all heard that babies and young children are adaptable. But the truth is that many small people are not.  Just like the adults in their lives, some respond more easily to changes in their daily routine, others are less flexible.

Whichever way your child is ‘hard wired’ to respond to change, there will be times when they’ll need a little more support. Sleep and settling is one aspect of care which needs to be flexible, depending on the day and where your child may be.

How can I move my toddler’s bedtime earlier?

How can I move my toddler’s bedtime earlier?

By the end of the day, most parents of toddlers are more than ready for a little break. Of course, toddlers are delightful, but they can also be exhausting, making bedtime such an exciting prospect for tired parents.  

Sometimes parents want to bring their toddler’s bedtime earlier. This can happen for a whole range of reasons, but most frequently because there’s benefits for the toddler in having longer night time sleeps.

What to consider when moving your baby and toddler in together

What to consider when moving your baby and toddler in together

There comes a time when the baby in the family may be ready to join their sibling in a shared room. And although there is no one perfect age and stage for this, there are some signs when the transition can be easier. Read on to see what can make the move less challenging.
Thumb sucking or dummy, which is better for my baby’s teeth?

Thumb sucking or dummy, which is better for my baby’s teeth?

Babies are naturally driven to suck - after all, their survival depends on it. Though sucking isn’t always restricted to the breast or bottle and some babies also love to suck on their thumb, fingers and/or a pacifier (dummy). Many parents are concerned about the impact of finger/thumb or dummy sucking on their child’s teeth and wonder which is better.