Having a routine provides structure to your baby’s day and helps you feel in control. That can mean structure in a world where chaos could otherwise reign. It simply sets out times for feeds and naps thus ensuring that a baby has the right amount of sleep and  feeds through the day. If you follow the routine set out in my book you will see quickly see the benefits. Reading this though, you may be feeling that the word "routine" conjures up images of a strict and inflexible approach to baby care. Let me assure you that tha...

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You have probably read some of my testimonials, I genuinely help lots of parents with the sleep, feeding, behavioural and reflux issues. Talking things through, using my experience, we can get to the bottom of a problem and come up with ways to change and improve things. We book calls 1 to 2 weeks in advance - to book yours email [email protected] Help is just a call away...

People who know me and all about me know how passionate I am about sleep.  Of course I’m also passionate about babies and children – it is my day job,  also I have two of them and 3 grandchildren! But you know – they are amazing little sponges and they soak up every scrap of information you throw at them ? (unless it’s something they don't want to do the then they don't seem to soak it up in quite the same way!)  Naturally I’m really passionate about children’s’ sleep. Giving a chil...

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Psychologist Anne Fernald said that the effects are so profound that talking to children should be treated with the same importance as feeding them. And it is never too early to start. Dr Fernald said: ‘If you want your child to do well in school then talk to them as a baby. ‘If you bring a child into the world, we take on the responsibility for feeding them, keeping them clean and keeping them safe. ‘I think we now have enough scientific evidence to add something else to that list – and that is providing a level o...

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It can be quite a challenge agreeing on a name for your baby.  So what are the hot names going to be for 2016.  Definitely not Alison although I believe this will make a comeback at some point! Here are a few ideas, if you follow the link you can see the whole list on today parents. — Vowel-beginning names continue to rule, with 40 percent of the hottest girls' names and over half the boys' names starting with A (still the leader), E, I, or O, in that order. — Unisex names are hot, especially for girls, with Riley,...

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It's is quite natural for parents to worry about whether their child is getting enough food, especially if they refuse to eat sometimes or get labelled as a "fussy eater" The trick is not to worry about what your child eats in a day, or if they don't eat everything at mealtimes. It's more important to think about what they eat over a week.As long as your child is active and gaining weight, and it's obvious that they are not ill, then they’re getting enough to eat, even though it might not seem like it to you. It’s perfectly normal...

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