How to cope with babies sleeping in the heat
Here in the UK we have an obsession with the weather and temperature control. And with so much written on the importance of keeping babies the right temperature it’s no wonder we parents worry if our baby is too hot or too cold. Temperature regulation in babies is...
Feeding and Weaning on Holiday
I spent the majority of my twenties working as a nanny for a number of pro golfers. This mainly involved looking after their babies while travelling around the globe. Suffice to say, I quickly became an expert at caring for babies on the road and I’m here to share...
Top Tips for Travelling with a Baby
Even when your baby is in the perfect routine, travelling (especially across different time zones) can throw up a number of challenges. Having spent many years travelling across the globe as a nanny, I have picked up many tips for travelling with a baby. I hope you...
Ditch the Video Monitor
There is a universal piece of advice I give to parents who come to me for help with getting more sleep. I have seen this advice work time and time again for anxious, sleep-deprived parents. My advice to them is: get rid of your video monitor. You may think this sounds...
Early Mornings and Clock Changes
Early mornings, possibly one of the most common sleep issues I hear parents ask about. It’s not unusual for babies to be bouncing out of their cot at 5am- for me that is still the middle of the night! There are 2 typical scenario’s with early mornings; 1: Your baby...