There is lots of advice out there telling you that it’s OK to turn away visitors if you want time to rest, or to bond with your baby. There are memes that ask every visitor to do a bit of housework or bring a meal before they ask to cuddle the baby. People will tell… Continue reading To the Mum Without a Village
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Baby Sleep Hormones Explained
Unterstanding Baby Sleep Hormones There are few more confusing phrases than “sleep breeds sleep”, after all it’s so counter intuitive.Logically, you would expect a long sleep to leave your baby refreshed and alert, not sleepy. And it seems natural to assume that a tired baby would be more likely to sleep well.Yet, people keep saying… Continue reading Baby Sleep Hormones Explained
Do Babies Need Routines?
When it comes to baby care a lot is said about routines. Some people recommend a strict routine, with precise feeding and sleeping times that should be followed exactly and are the same (or very similar) for every baby. Others say that any routine at all is denying your baby’s needs and it’s best to… Continue reading Do Babies Need Routines?
Q&A Can You Combine Breast and Bottle Feeding?
Question: Hi Martina,I’m expecting my first baby and I’ve heard a lot about the benefits of breastfeeding. I would definitely like to breastfeed but I also want my partner to be able to feed our baby sometimes, so he can have that bonding time and also to give me a break! Is it possible to… Continue reading Q&A Can You Combine Breast and Bottle Feeding?
The Benefits of Baby Massage
Touch is your newborn baby’s first language, it’s how they communicate with you and plays an essential role in your developing relationship. Baby massage can take that one step further and really deepen the parent-baby bond.