HOW YOUR BABY’S NUTRITION CAN INFLUENCE THEIR SLEEP.
When it comes to sleep and nutrition, it can often be a chicken-or-the-egg scenario, says Jolandi Becker, certified sleep consultant and of owner of Good Night. “If baby does not sleep well, it can affect their feeding, and if baby does not feed/eat well, it can affect their sleep,” she says.
7 TODDLER NAP PROBLEMS DECODED
PROBLEMS DECODED
Your toddler is still developing and will benefit greatly from regular naps, so it’s a good idea to get to the bottom of your tot’s inability to doze off peacefully at nap time.
SALIGE SLAAP
Weet jy wat om te verwag as dit by jou nuwe baba se slaapgewoontes kom? Hier is raad. Read more!
THERE’S A NEW KID ON THE BLOCK, AND THEY’RE HELPING BABIES SLEEP…
In South Africa, the controversial “sleep training” debate has heated up considerably over the last few months. With so many puritan views on the subject, it’s difficult to discern which information is objective, honest and suitable for everyday families! Read more!
COMMON TODDLER NAP PROBLEMS SOLVED
Good Night sleep consultant Jolandi Becker explains that due to the vast emotional development taking place in toddlers, quality sleep helps with their emotional development, and being able to regulate their emotions will result in fewer tantrums. The benefits of sleep also include a lower risk of obesity and heart problems, as well as an increased attention span that improves their ability to learn.
SLEEP IS NOT A LUXURY BUT A NECESSITY FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR BABY.
The benefits of sleeping well go far beyond just feeling better. Parents should know that sleep is not a luxury and it is not something they should feel guilty about wanting for both themselves and their growing babies.
TO CO-SLEEP OR NOT TO CO-SLEEP?
One of the most common questions my clients ask is about when they need to move their babies out of their room and out of their little cots. In a more hushed tone it sometimes follows, as if they’re sharing a dirty little secret: “In fact, when should they get out of my bed?”
COULD GOOD SLEEP MAKE YOUR CHILD SMARTER?
Children aged between one and three need 12 to 14 hours’ sleep in a 24-hour cycle. Even preteens are recommended up to 11 hours! Cracking the elusive sleep code is not only great for your sanity, it’s crucial for your child to reach their full potential – emotionally, physically and cognitively.
4 MYTHS ABOUT BREASTFEEDING & GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Breastfeeding and sleep are thought to be part of two different worlds. Many people will tell you that your child won’t be able to sleep through the night until you stop breastfeeding. Tell that to my daughter who was breastfed until she was 12 months old, and slept through from the age of four months.
4 HOTLY DEBATED BABY TOPICS YOU SHOULD PREPARE TO FACE
Whether you’re a first-time mom or preparing to welcome your second or third bundle of joy, there are those baby topics which always spark debate in mom circles. We highlight the most popular ones.