The term "baby brain" is often used by new mums when they forget things or seem a little out of sync - but is it actually a condition, or simply a combination of sleep deprivation and changing hormones? An article in the New Scientist says that there is very little evidence that baby brain exists and that women with young children may even function better than they did before. Click on the article to see more. Of course scientists love to "prove"  or "disprove" and dispel the myths but from my work I know what sleep deprivation can ha...

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Did your baby get lots of lovely gifts this Christmas? It's a good idea to put away some of those new toys and bring them out a few at a time, so your baby doesn't get overwhelmed. You'll need to sort out toy storage now, to keep all the pieces of that jigsaw or shape sorter together. Keep hold of shoe boxes, biscuit tins and gift boxes, which all make useful storage boxes. If your baby has some birthday money to spend, you'll notice that a frustratingly large number of toys are labelled unsuitable for under-threes. When buying toys for ...

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 It’s a question that new mums ask me all the time.  I recently appeared on “Good Morning Britain” talking about deciphering a baby’s cry and I believe it is possible to learn to understand and recognise them. There is a growing body of research to support my belief that you may be able to decipher your baby’s cries. Having worked with babies for many years I truly believe that this is possible and I am confident in my ability to recognise the different messages that our bab...

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Just a little note to say that I hope you all had a great Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year. 2016 is going to be busy and exciting year for the Magic Sleep Fairy with the new book in the pipeline and some other great projects on the go. I hope that all you baby news was good news and let me know if I can help in the New Year. Lots of Love Alison    

Do you know how many hours a year we spend sleeping? The average Brit gets just six-and-a-half hours of shut eye a night which adds up to just 2,372.5 hours annually. Apart from the obvious with your newborn, baby or toddler, the following can be sleep stealers that you weren't aware of. Rich dinners: Meals that take a lot of time to digest, like those high in fat and protein, can keep your body up working, which makes it harder to fall asleep. Opt for a lighter dinner, especially if you tend to eat later in the even...

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Your baby shares their birthday with at least 9 million other people in the world. Babies are born with very poor vision but can recognize their mothers almost straight away. Babies are always born with blue eyes but within a few moments of delivery, their eye color can change.  Babies can swim when they are born and can naturally hold their breath but shortly after birth they lose this ability. Reading to your child at any age will increase their knowledge. Children laugh on average 300 times a day, adults only 60...

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