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Jun 7, 20234 min read
Resettling at daycare
Transitioning into daycare, home-based care or having a lovely friend/family member caring for your little one can bring about all sorts...

Jun 7, 20233 min read
Why is my baby having false starts?
False starts are when your baby does just that, falls asleep at bedtime but then next minute - just tricking, they are awake again within...

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What is reverse cycling?
If you've found yourself feeding your baby frequently overnight and feeling frustrated that they aren't feeding so much during the day...

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Stop, Listen and then Respond
Picture this: You've just popped your little one down for a sleep and they've finally nodded off, only to wake bang on 45min later....


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Introducing Allergens to Babies: What You Need to Know
Author: The Resident Nutritionist here at Little Dreamers, Tessa Scott. As a parent, you want to ensure that your baby is healthy and...


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Food, does it influence your little one’s sleep?
Author: The Resident Nutritionist here at Little Dreamers, Tessa Scott. The short answer is yes, but not in the way you may think. There...

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Managing sleep in the heat
As the summer days warm up and the sunshine beams it can cause a change to our little ones sleep and settling. It is really normal for...


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Navigating newborn sleep
It is really normal in the first couple of months for your baby’s sleep and feeding patterns to be quite random and unpredictable, the...


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What's the go with white noise?
If you are a new parent it's likely the first time you've heard of 'white noise'. Yet as soon as you announce your pregnancy it's...

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Nap strikes
Help, my baby is refusing their nap! A common message that drops into my DM’s every week. Nap refusals, nap strikes and skipping day...

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Hospital Bag Checklist
Author: Alisha from Flourish Maternity The nursery is ready and you’re counting down the days, but there’s one last thing to do before...


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The catnap cycle
Catnaps, inconsistent day sleeps and the vicious cycle that is 20-30min sleep, wake, feed, play, repeat. Argh! So incredibly frustrating...


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Connection when anxious
The clinginess, the whinging, the tears, the emotional rollercoaster that is separation anxiety. It’s beautifully chaotic and incredibly...

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Stages of night sleep
Inconsistent night feeds, numerous wakings and not knowing when to offer support and when to give space are all common issues parents...


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A starters guide to weaning
Author: The Resident Lactation Consultant here at Little Dreamers, Kate Barry Choosing to wean can be a hugely emotional decision and not...

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Let's get down to business
I'm often approached by exhausted parents who are battling away and feeling defeated and overwhelmed with what they thought was a "big...

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Baby led weaning - what is it exactly?
Author: The Resident Nutritionist here at Little Dreamers, Tessa Scott. For those of you who haven’t heard of baby led weaning (BLW), it...


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How to manage Daylight Savings
Ahhhh daylight savings – every time the clocks are due to change I am inundated with queries around how to manage the shift in nap and...


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Baby Temperament's - what are they and what do they mean for sleep and settling?
Understanding your baby's temperament will help you learn how best to set up their sleep environment, identify tired cues, how to support...


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Returning to work - the guilt, the change and finding your "why"
The return to work is a big decision. It comes with feelings of guilt, uncertainty, excitement but also a huge unknown. You may have...
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