Should you sleep train before or after an overseas holiday?
Overseas holiday I get asked the question about sleep training and should a parent do it before or after an overseas trip quite often? Parents worry that all their hard work will be undone by moving timezones. I think you'll ve surprised that the opposite is true....
From catnapper to awesome sleeper
King of the catnaps Previously, I'd spoken to and helped Alisha over Facebook with her toddler and his behaviour. Now baby no 2 had arrived and she had a few different challenges on her hands. The new baby has reflux and he didn't want to sleep in his bassinet. Mum...
What you need to know about a babymoon
More parents are taking a babymoon before welcoming a new baby into their life. Approximately 1:5 parents have it on their bucket list. They are seeing it as one last opportunity to holiday as a couple before welcoming the new baby. Things that you need to...
3 reasons your baby needs good day naps
Catnapping Catnapping is something that frustrates many mums. A catnap is a short nap, anything from 20-40 minutes. For babies, under 3-4 months of age, a cat nap can be a normal phenomenon. https://nurtureparenting.com.au/baby-sleep-and-catnapping/ Until they are 4...
Reflux in babies and anxiety in mums
Finger pointing This article today in the Sydney Morning Herald needs more than just a cursory glance. It says more about the state of support for new mums from the health service than anything else. It's so easy to point the finger and It's easy to end up with...
From co-sleeping to cot loving
In the marital bed When Travis contacted me he was desperate to get his little girl, Olivia 16 months out of co-sleeping with the parents in the marital bed. Olivia had migrated there at 6 months old when she had a bout of illness and teething. This is a really common...
Toddler sleep case study – Sonny
Sonny was my hardest toddler sleep case in 2017 As a baby whisperer of 19 years that is not an accolade that I give away lightly. When I received the email and call about Sonny I went a little pale and wondered, 'Can I help this little boy and his family?' Mum reached...
Teething rash
Teething is one of those parenting conundrums and has many urban myths, Today I'm sticking to the truth and fact! As a nurse of many years, I've seen a lot of teething babies and I've heard a lot of truths and untruths. So I think It's timely to look at teething in...
Meal ideas helping baby sleep for 9 -12 month olds
Meal ideas What to feed your growing baby is something most parents struggle with. Getting the right balance of nutrients whilst creating something appealing and delicious at the same time. I've already given you my top breakfasts and desserts that promote sleep so...
The Glitter Witch is Finally Dead!
Ding dong the witch is dead!! Which old witch? The GLITTER witch! Rejoice and all is not lost because there is an environmentally safe alternative I need to tell you about 🙂 It is just as glittery it just doesn't harm any of the cute little fishes living...