Night Freedom

Posted on March 9, 2015

From a cot to a bed means freedom for your toddler. How can you manage this change without it becoming problem for parents? Up until now your baby has been sleeping in a cot, however recently you’ve noticed her putting …
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Routine for a Toddler 18 to 24 Months

Posted on March 5, 2015

I have put together a routine for parents as a guidance for toddlers 18-24 months.  This is not a strict minute by minute routine but a loosely based guideline to follow to keep routine and structure in your toddlers lives …
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Beat the guilt of not Breastfeeding

Posted on February 26, 2015

Published for infantformula.com.au Guilt is an emotion felt by all mothers, but for some it starts a little earlier than others. One of the biggest causes of guilt for new and first time mothers is the decision to introduce infant …
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Getting your baby used to bottles

Posted on January 12, 2015

  Whether you are bottle feeding with expressed breast milk or formula, not all breast fed babies switch to bottles easily in the beginning. If your baby is not taking to the bottle, try: Warming your baby’s milk before feeding. …
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6 month old needing company to sleep

Posted on November 27, 2014

Q: The only way I can get my six month old to sleep is stay in her room until she nods off. How can I change this habit as I can be in her room for two hours some nights …
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Coping with Sleep deprivation

Posted on November 21, 2014

Sleep deprivation is often joked about if you are pregnant or have a baby.   The typical comment of ‘oh, say goodbye to your sleep’ is tossed about with a laugh. Every parent can certainly relate. For some parents the sleep …
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Playdates with Friends

Posted on November 9, 2014

Children just love to meet up with their friends and have a play.  So many important skills are learnt with this experience, sharing, manners, language, disagreements, social, just too name a few.  But having playdates is always fraught with difficulties, …
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Angry Toddler & New Baby

Posted on November 2, 2014

Question: – My loveable toddler has been transformed into a monster child with the birth of his sister two months ago. Any tips/advice on how I can deal with my jealous and angry little boy. Mum of two. It is …
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When can I stop pureeing my baby’s food?

Posted on September 11, 2014

Once you have introduced solids at around the age of four months then next two months at least lead to the establishment of good as part of your baby’s diet after milk.So between six and seven months of age start …
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Birthday Etiquette

Posted on August 19, 2014

Making cakes, buying and wrapping presents, making lists, having friends over… the last month or so has been a mammoth time in my family for birthdays.  I certainly feel as though I’ve been through a marathon. Despite all this activity …
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