Sensible strategies for silly season

Your first Christmas with your little one is likely to be a very special time, filled with laughter and precious memories. Your baby will be the focus of much spoiling and indulgence; after all, it tr

Sensory Defensiveness

“Is your baby fussing an enormous amount or is he slow to warm up to all social settings? Meg Faure looks at the problem of sensory defensiveness and some ways to deal with a fussy baby.”

Stimulation

Is more … necessarily better? Each month, a baby care expert shares some tips on stimulation and keeping your baby calm and happy

TODDLER SENSE - POTTY TRAINING

Bladder and bowel control can only occur once the nerves and muscles involved are fully developed. This occurs at approximately 24 months of age. Your toddler will begin to make the connection between

A 'colicky' baby: could sensory overload be the cause?

When one’s baby is unsettled, lack of sleep, or plain exhaustion, is often not considered, as we are too busy looking for a ‘physical’ reason for our baby’s distress.

Baby Moves 1

For the next few months we are running a series of article on ideas for your baby’s development. Your baby’s gross motor development will probably follow a predetermined trajectory from lying and play