Posts Tagged ‘infant 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 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 MoreWorld Sleep Day
SLEEP World Sleep Day is happening on Friday 15th March 2024. The slogan Better Sleep, Better Life, Better Planet Sleep is a foundational pillar of health, and the quality of your sleep can impact not just your physical energy in the morning but your mental and emotional health, too. Join us this year in promoting…
Read MoreWhat is the 4th Trimester?
YOU Have you heard the term ‘Fourth Trimester’ before? The fourth trimester focuses on the first 3 months after you have had your baby. This is the time when you are adjusting to your new role as a parent and your baby is adapting to the outside world. It takes time to get to know…
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 MoreCross lateral movement
PLAY BONDING AND CONNECTION IN THE EARLY DAYS What is a cross-lateral movement? If you have been joining in with Clare’s baby massage videos, you may have heard her refer to the term ‘cross lateral movement’. But what does this mean and why is it important for your child’s development? A cross-lateral movement is any…
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