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Safely Introducing Solids: Understanding Choking and Gagging in Babies
Author: Resident Nutritionist here at Little Dreamers, Tessa Scott. As your baby embarks on the exciting journey of transitioning to...
Nov 15, 20233 min read


Let's chat about the 'extinction burst'
Before we delve into explaining what an extinction burst is, it's important to understand how we, as humans, learn. For most of us, we...
Oct 9, 20233 min read


What is the 2-3-4 nap routine?
You may have heard of the 2-3-4 nap schedule but not really understood how it works and at what age it's best suited, so let's expand on...
Jun 26, 20232 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, 20234 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...
Jun 7, 20233 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20234 min read


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....
Jun 7, 20234 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20233 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20234 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20234 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20235 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20233 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20233 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20233 min read


The catnap cycle
Catnaps, inconsistent day sleeps and the vicious cycle that is 20-30min sleep, wake, feed, play, repeat. Argh! So incredibly frustrating...
Jun 7, 20233 min read


Connection when anxious
The clinginess, the whinging, the tears, the emotional rollercoaster that is separation anxiety. It’s beautifully chaotic and incredibly...
Jun 7, 20234 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20232 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20233 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20233 min read


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...
Jun 7, 20234 min read
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