Autumn Clock Change
So many parents dread the clock changes, especially when they go back. Pre children you got an extra hour in bed... Post children you get woken an hour early!! Like with travelling and going through different time zones the main thing is to go onto new time as soon as...
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...