I kept telling myself that his sleep would improve
Case study I just had to share this amazing case study of a family with a 14 month old toddler, Christian who was waking many times at night. Mum was so exhausted she'd lost her confidence and was co-sleeping and breastfeeding to sleep. Mum kept telling herself that...
Non-nutritive breast feeding and baby sleep regressions
The sleep regression I hear the phrase 'my baby has a sleep regression' mentioned a lot and I'm going to explore this little hot potato. Breastfeeding your baby to sleep after 4-months of age is the most likely culprit. As a midwife, I totally support breastfeeding....
Superfine merino sleepwear is better for baby than cotton
Parents of children with eczema Parents of children with eczema were once advised their children should ‘avoid wearing wool at all costs’, for fear the rough and prickly fibre may irritate their skin and exacerbate the itch further. However, according to the Murdoch...
The safety of travel cots is under review by CHOICE
Portable Travel Cots Choice, the independent, unbiased Australian consumer reviewer, has done a recent very thorough assessment of the safety or otherwise of portable travel cots and it's been concerningly enlightening. Many parents go away on holidays and rely on...
Breast feeding tragedy on postnatal ward
The tragedy of a newborn baby This tragic case of a newborn baby being suffocated and crushed whilst being breastfed, on a postnatal ward, is far from an isolated case. As many of you know by now, I'm a UK trained midwife of 29 years. I've heard this same story too...
Lucy was always crying and wouldn’t sleep
Lucy, Rachel and Tom’s Story Just after the clock ticked over, on the first of January our little baby Lucy came into the world. She was a beautiful and determined little spirit, our first baby. We were enamoured by her and spent our early weeks in a sleep-deprived...
Terrible Toddler sleep – Eli’s story about her son Brendan
Sleep Success with my son Brendan 16mths – 2.5 yrs old. My son Brendan has always been a terrible sleeper. From the day we brought him home from the hospital we did what many new mums do with a first born baby, we rocked him to sleep, feed him to sleep, sang songs...
Thai fish cakes for your 8 month plus baby & toddler
Finger Food for your older baby These Thai fish cakes are superb for lunch or dinner. Feel free to adjust the curry paste – using just a little if cooking for a child, or none at all – to achieve the right flavour and heat in this dish. Perfect for little hands that...
COCONUT CHIA MANGO PARFAIT
4-6 month plus dessert recipe for your baby This is an easy to prepare puree for a baby over 4 months of age from Louise Fulton-Keats. Chia seeds are high in tryptophan and promote sleep. It's also a no sugar dessert, dairy-free and vegan so ticks lots of boxes....
From terrible to terrific after sleep training
When you've reached desperation Parents don't contact me when they are just a little bit tired. They contact me when they feel completely broken and have nothing left. These were not first-time parents either. Both mum and dad had children from their first marriages...