Cots, cribs, cradles (oh my!): Getting your newborn set up for sleep
Baby equipment and paraphernalia don’t come cheap. While you might want to shop like a maniac for your new arrival, you will inevitably find that you don’t actually need everything you see. My advice? Wait until you are setting up your baby’s own room before going shopping. Holding off for a while will also give […]
11 years ago
Crying is for babies – but how much is normal?
Crying is part and parcel of being a baby, but it can be stressful for parents as you try to decipher the reasons for it. Naturally there are a whole host of reasons why younger babies cry. (I’m really talking here about the littlest ones). They just can’t tell you what the problem is, so […]
11 years ago
The unexpected nap: 4 Tips to nip the nap in the bud
If you have read any of my articles here on HerFamily.ie, you will know that I am all about getting little ones to sleep and for them to sleep well. But sometimes, even when you have a handle on a daytime pattern that works for you in terms of naps and non-chaotic bedtimes, your little […]
11 years ago
A full belly at bedtime equals better sleep? Our expert says proceed with caution!
We’ve all heard the old wives tale that says fill up the little bellies at bedtime so that they will get a better sleep. Many of us fall into the trap of thinking that if we stuff the kids full of food at dinnertime, they won’t be hungry overnight. However, I am not sure that I fully […]
11 years ago
The nap of your baby’s life: Our Sleep Expert’s top tips on nailing naptime
“… some babies who start off sleeping well during the day, then out of nowhere, this changes”
12 years ago