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What is a Dream Feed and when should I introduce one?

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.

 

Holidays – How to Get Your Baby Back into Their Sleep Routine

Holidays – How to Get Your Baby Back into Their Sleep Routine

Rule number one on holidays with a baby is that the usual daily routines go by the wayside. And rule number two is the gnawing sensation that when the holidays are over, you’ll all have to get back into the grind of everyday life.  Read on to learn what you can do to encourage your baby to go back to their usual sleep routine.
Why is Infant Mental Health so Important When it Comes to Sleep?

Why is Infant Mental Health so Important When it Comes to Sleep?

One of the most important things we can do for our children is to support their sense of security. From a secure base, children are able to do what they need to do –   play, thrive, learn and grow. When they don’t feel safe, much of their behaviour is driven from fear and a sense of anxiety. 
Three Common Sleep Associations and How to Manage Them

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.