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Written by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. Nappy rash can be a real pain in the bottom (sorry but it had to be done!) for little one and their parents. It can affect children to varying degrees and is not pleasant for anyone involved as it can be painful and sore and cause little ones to be extremely unsettled.
Read MoreWritten by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. *If your child is constipated it is important to get this checked out by your GP to ascertain what might be causing this and then looking at what needs to happen next. If it is put down to constipation because of normal reasons like diet, fluids etc then some of the points below should be of some help!
Read MoreWritten by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. The day when clocks change is coming up and it can always be a worry that this is going to have an effect, meaning all your hard work on getting a good sleep routine in place could be ruined. Fear not! There are some easy ways to keep this on track!
This blog specifically focusses on the clock change that we have in March, where we ‘spring forward’ and lose an hour…which none of us enjoy!
Read MoreBy Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. Swaddling is often mentioned in the world of newborns and it can be hugely beneficial for some babies when they are first born.
Why should I swaddle my baby?
Swaddling is commonly used with the newborns for the first 3-4 months to help them with the transition from the womb, where they are lovely and cosy, to the big wide world which can make them feel quite vulnerable. The act of swaddling is thousands of years old and it is practiced with newborns becuase it helps to make them feel secure and contained, and helps to prevent them from waking up due to the startle (or Moro) reflex which is when their arms just fly up!
Read MoreWritten by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. Is your baby or child tricky to get to sleep at bedtime? Do they have multiple wake ups during the night? Are they difficult to get to nap? If any of these things sound familiar, then this blog is for you!
When supporting parents with their children’s sleep there are lots of aspects that we need to look at including routine, their sleep environment and how you put your little down at bedtime and for naps. These points can often be the key pieces of information we need to look at in order to be able to help solve any sleep issues that you might be experiencing with your child.
Read MorePlease note that where I talk about a ‘child’ I am also referring to ‘children’ (and vice versa) and where I say ‘baby’ I am also referring to twins, triplets or more!
We are often asked about how to introduce a new baby/babies to their sibling(s). This experience can be different for each family, there are lots of emotions such as excited, nervous, happy, worried (to name a few) and this can be the case for both adults and children! Some children will be very accepting of a new sibling, but others might not, but please don’t worry about this as it is completely natural. The age of the child will also influence how much they understand the concept of a baby being in the tummy and then being a baby living in their house (they can be very different things!).
Read MoreWritten by Sophie Osgood, Spoonful of Nana. Hello, my name is Sophie Osgood, I went to Norland College, leaving in 2007 and nannied until I had my daughter in 2018. During this time, I experienced baby massage within a few of my nanny roles, I could see the connection between parent and baby and fell in love with the teachings.
I found the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) by chance and after reading their ethos I was totally hooked. In 2012 I trained to become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) which is where my business ‘Spoonful of Nana’ was born.
Read MoreWritten by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. Teething can be one of the most difficult times with the under twos. It is horrible to see your little one uncomfortable, in pain and not understanding what is happening to them or why they are feeling like they do. If you have ever experienced pain with wisdom teeth pushing through I am sure that you can empathise with what your little one is going through. However, some babies and toddlers can breeze through teething and you only notice when you put your finger in their mouth and get a surprise nip!
Teething can very often be attributed to babies and toddlers being unsettled and it can sometimes feel that it is going on for months on end! Typically this is not the case though and often you will see the common symptoms 2-3 days prior to the tooth/teeth coming through.
Read MoreWritten by Karen Habershon DC MChiro CCEP. There is so much confusion when it comes to treating anyone but even more so babies. As a parent all you want is the best for your baby and, when struggling with the excessive amount of information available on the internet and friends and family offering varying advice, many feel very confused and lost.
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