Baby development
Stages of attachment
PLAY Infant Attachment & Bonding Have you reached the ‘separation anxiety’ stage? around the 8 month mark when you can’t leave the room? This peaks again around 18 months, but mixed with the want for independence. Sometimes causing a lot of frustration for your child (and for you the parent too) What stage are you…
Read MoreTongue Tie
FEED What is tongue tie? Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition that affects infants and, in rare cases, adults. It occurs when the thin piece of tissue (lingual frenulum) that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth is shorter, thicker, or tighter than usual. This condition can potentially impact a…
Read MoreSustainable Parent Friendly Brands
Shining a spotlight on some of our favourite sustainable brands on World Earth Day. The Nappy Gurus Reusable Nappies are nappies that get washed and reused rather than thrown away. They come in lots of different designs and styles, but the concept of reusing is always the same. Modern reusable nappies typically comprise of a…
Read MoreSafer Sleep Week 2022
SLEEP Safer Sleep Week (usually held in March) is The Lullaby Trust’s national awareness campaign targeting anyone looking after a young baby. It aims to raise awareness of sudden infant death syndrome and the safer sleep advice that reduces the risk of it occurring. In 2022 their focus was on the digital world. Social media plays…
Read MoreClock Changes
SLEEP How to Support Your Child With the Clock Change Twice a year (March & October), we adjust our clocks, meaning the clock’s will skip forward an hour our go back an hour at 2am in the morning. But what does this mean for you and your families sleep? Clocks going forward: Does mean is…
Read MoreEstimated Due Date – EDD
BIRTH The actual percentage of babies born on their due date in the UK is only 4%! Can you believe that!? This seems extremely low, but rates rise rapidly on the dates surrounding the given due date. 60% of babies are born within a week either side of the estimated due date (EDD) and more…
Read MoreCircadian Rhythms
What is a Circadian Rhythm? A circadian rhythm is your internal body clock based on 24 hour periods. It is what helps you know the difference between day and night. A newborn baby does not have an established circadian rhythm when they are born, and it can take up to 6 months to fully establish…
Read MoreBaby Milestones
PLAY BONDING AND CONNECTION IN THE EARLY DAYS Baby development milestones 0-12 months It is important to remember that this is only a rough guide and sometimes children achieve the milestones faster and some do take a lot longer, however you know your child best so if you are ever in doubt about their development…
Read MoreBooks on Feelings and Emotions
PLAY BONDING AND CONNECTION IN THE EARLY DAYS We thought we would share some fantastic books for children to help them express and understand their feelings. These books can serve as valuable tools to start conversations about emotions and foster emotional intelligence in children Every child is unique, so it’s essential to find books that…
Read MoreTummy Time
PLAY BONDING AND CONNECTION IN THE EARLY DAYS Hopefully we’ve all heard of tummy time. We are reminded of doing it by health professionals regularly, as it has so many benefits for your baby. But what exactly are those benefits? How often are you supposed to do it? And what if my baby absolutely hates…
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