Sleep – if you have never truly appreciated it before, you will in those early months and years of parenthood. In my experience, a good night’s sleep trumps a scarce evening out every time!
If you want a decent stretch of shut-eye – that is, more than two [...]
In response to recent concerns and publicity about an increase of “flat heads” in infants who sleep on their backs, First Candle/SIDS Alliance provides the following information:
Also known as “positional plagiocephaly,” experts agree that “flat head” is rarely a serious condition and can be avoided if parents make a [...]
Adapted advice from the FSID site (The Foundation for the Study of Infant Death) with Italicised additions from NBS.
Where should I put my baby’s cot?
The safest place for your baby to sleep for the first six months is in a cot in your bedroom. Babies [...]
Info taken from the FSID website (The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths)
Babies who get too hot are at an increased risk of cot death. They can overheat because the room temperature is too high or becasue they have too much bedding or clothing. The ideal room [...]
Guest post from Natasha Dyer of Naturalmat.
Managing sleep for babies and young children is one of the most common concerns for new parents especially when it comes to choosing the right mattress.
Sleep is the single most important ingredient to a healthy, happy life for both parents and baby! Without sleep, energy levels [...]
Merino kidswear. You’ve probably heard of it, but why is everyone is talking about this superfine wool and its amazing properties?
Well basically unlike, cotton which lacks insulation when it’s cold but can be damp when a baby is too hot and perspires, or polyester which can lead to overheating, merino keeps your baby warm [...]
A sleeping babe: every sleep-deprived parent’s Christmas wish. Read on for advice from Elizabeth Pantley she of the ‘No Cry Sleep Solution’ .
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of the No-Cry Sleep Solution
The environment that your baby enjoyed for nine long months in the womb was not one of absolute quiet. There was a constant [...]
100% cotton muslin is a dream fabric for parents: durable, absorbent, quick drying, portable and it actually improves and softens the more you wash it.
It’s ideal for swaddling because of the slightly stretchy and loose, breathable weave (to read more about the debate around swaddling click here). Muslin wipes spills, is an [...]
At NBS we love Elizabeth Pantley’s advice on gentle parenting so we’ve decided to share some of her articles.
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution
Congratulations on the birth of your new baby. This is a glorious time in your life – and a sleepless time too. Newborns have very different [...]
At NBS we love Elizabeth Pantley’s advice on gentle parenting so we’ve decided to share some of her articles.
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution
Here’s something that may really surprise you: As much as we may want our babies to sleep through the night, our own subconscious emotions sometimes hold [...]
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