It’s easy for a new Dad to feel a little sidelined, all the attention is on Mum and baby so they can feel that the most they can be is a “helper” rather than an equal partner in parenting. Even more so if Mum is breastfeeding and has more time off work than Dad does,… Continue reading Dads Matter Too – How to Encourage Dad & Baby Bonding
Tag: österreich
Q&A What if I get it wrong?
Hello Martina, My baby girl is just a week old and I’m already feeling overwhelmed. I’m the sort of person who likes to research things so I’ve been reading books and websites, trying to get the information I need to do the right thing for my daughter. The problem is, everyone seems to contradict each… Continue reading Q&A What if I get it wrong?
To the Mum Without a Village
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
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?