The trauma of nightmares and fears

There is nothing more blood chilling than your baby waking abruptly screaming. As you bolt awake from a deep sleep, the thoughts racing through your mind...

Toddler roaming at night

As soon as your toddler outgrows his cot, and makes the transition into a ‘big bed’, there may be some high jinks at bedtime. Most parents do want to foster night-time independence in their toddlers,

Getting your baby back to sleep at night

You have just dropped off to sleep and through a haze of dreams hear your baby cry out again for a feed. Your blood turns cold and you ask how is it possible and how long did she stretch this time.

How much sleep does my baby need?

Do you identify with these thoughts about your baby’s sleep? The expectations of the pregnant woman: ‘My baby will sleep and be awake in equal amounts and we will play and...

Kangaroo mother care - the way nature intended

There is no better incubator and home for a fetus to develop than within his/her mommy’s tummy. But sadly for some babies who are born too early, technology needs to play a role ...

Skin conditions and how they affect sleep

If your baby is uncomfortable at night, his sleep may be disturbed and your baby will wake in the light sleep states. We know that itchy skin or sore patches on the skin can be a menace ...