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Why doesn’t my toddler like their new sibling?

Written by Claire Burgess, Family Consultant. Introducing a new baby to a family is something that we all hope will be like we see on TV, arriving home with the other children who are so excited waiting to welcome their new brother or sister into the family. However, for some families this picture of family bliss is not always what happens. In my time working with families, I have experienced children asking when the baby is going back to the hospital, suggesting that the baby is sent back where it came from and I’ve even seen one little one pulling the bin over to his mummy and telling her to put the baby in it because he didn’t like him!

Getting to know...Hannah Croft IBCLC, Lactation Consultant

Getting to know...Hannah Croft IBCLC, Lactation Consultant. Breastfeeding can look different for every family, so my role is to listen to each family’s goals about how they want to feed their baby. Breastfeeding is normal and natural but it can take time, practice and perseverance to help it all fall into place. It’s a bit like learning to dance!

I offer home visits in my local area to families; I go and observe a feed and help with latching and feeding. I also work with families whose babies are on feeding plans due to health conditions or low weight gain.

BabiesRebekah Frankcom23 November 2020parenting, families, breastfeeding, lactation, lactation consultant, breastmilk, breastfeeding issues, breastfeeding support, sore nipples, pain free feeding, latching, breastfeeding tips

Nappy Rash and how to treat it!

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.

Constipation in babies, toddlers and older children…what can you do to help?

Written 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!

Toilet Training, BabiesRebekah Frankcom30 October 2020parenting, families, constipation, toilet training, poo, healthy poo, toileting

‘Spring forward’ - how to prepare your child for the March clock change

Written 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!

Other, Routines, Sleep, BabiesRebekah Frankcom12 October 2020parenting, families, clockchange, be prepared, routine, jet lag, body clock, black out blinds, night and day, light and dark, spring forward, March clock change, preparing for the clock change

Swaddling your baby

By 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!

Babies, SleepRebekah Frankcom23 September 2020parenting, families, parenting tips, top tips, swaddle, baby sleep tips, baby sleep, sleep, safer sleep, baby swaddle, swaddling

Tricky sleeper? Sleep associations – the sleep habits we want to create!

Written 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.

Introducing a new baby to siblings

Please 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!).

Babies, Siblings, BehaviourRebekah Frankcom29 June 2020parenting, children, families, childcare, Toddlers, behaviour, parenting tips, new baby, sibling, baby

The Power of Infant Massage

Written 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.

Babies, HealthRebekah Frankcom29 April 2020parenting, families, development, parenting tips, baby massage, infant massage, IAIM, secure attachments, touch, take time

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