Struggling with sleepless children is not a new phenomenon for parents, but increasingly, in our busy and stressful society, parents need to maintain adequate sleep themselves. Parental exhaustion clearly has an impact on how we care for our babies. We share all you need to know about babies and sleep - and if it's not here, ask our expert!
When you have a baby, sleep becomes the "holy grail" for new parents. But if your baby won't settle at night, you won't get any sleep either - and suddenly, the whole family descends into a spiral of sleep-deprived misery. Sleep specialist Dr Alex …
Dorothy Waide's top tips for helping your newborn sleep better. 1. You can’t spoil a newborn. Don't believe the saying that if you hold your baby you will make a rod for your back. Your baby belongs in your arms. 2. Use small movements to settle …
There are seven main "sleep stealers," or reasons your child isn't sleeping well; she may be affected by one of them, by a combination of several, or-if you've hit the jackpot-by all seven. #1: No Consistent Bedtime Routine Though most parents know …
The way you make up your baby's bassinette or cot can help to keep him or her safe when sleeping. Here are some tips for safely making up a bassinette or cot: For a bottom sheet, use a fitted cot/bassinette sheet, or a sheet large enough to wrap …
There's nothing more delightful than the sight of a baby sleeping peacefully in its cot. And this should be one of the safest places in your home for your precious new bundle of joy. Sadly, there have been tragedies in the past where babies have …
Newborn babies are usually not affected by the start or finish of Daylight Saving. However older babies and toddlers can be affected for a week or two and you may have an overtired little one on your hands as a result. The benefit of routine: …
Sleeping babies - who would have thought it to be such a contentious issue! While many frown upon bedsharing, Sarah Tennant has found that it best suits her family. What's more, research now suggests that sleeping with your baby is often not only …
The Sleepstore offers tips for helping your baby and toddler sleep better during the day. Does my baby need to sleep for longer during the day? There are some babies who will only ever sleep for one sleep cycle, regardless of what you do! If your …
There is nothing more frustrating as a parent than when you finally manage to get your child into a great sleeping routine, they're waking at a respectable 7am, and then suddenly find that due to daylight savings your child's wake time suddenly …
Is infant sleep more like an elusive dream in your household? New Zealand's 'baby whisperer' Sharlene Poole shares her techniques for settling even the most stubborn non-sleeper. Every parent will surely agree - sleep is one of the most treasured …
People often ask me the difference between a baby "comforter" and an "aid" because I spend lots of time telling parents sleeping aids are a no-no. A comforter is what I class as a positive sleep aid - something your baby or toddler uses to go to …
Eat, play, love How soon is too soon to put your newborn into a routine? Baby whisperer Dorothy Waide gives her expert opinion In all my years of experience as a baby consultant two questions I'm always asked are, "Can I put my baby into a …
Ever wondered about hiring a baby whisperer? Ruth Brown looks at what a baby whisperer actually does. Cooper is a lovely little boy and the apple of his parents' eye. But five months ago there was just one big problem - he didn't sleep. His mum …
Crying it out To save baby's tears, and your own, our experts come up with their best tips on how to get little one off to dreamland. T he words "controlled crying" can divide a room of mothers. Yet few babies are natural born …
As a first-time mum or dad, very often you can't help asking yourself, "Why is getting my baby to sleep so difficult?" Or even, "Why am I so hopeless at getting him to sleep?" There's a welter of information out there on sleep techniques but no one …
An attachment to a dummy or blankie can be a cause for consternation but, as Lisa Glass writes, are these creature comforts doing any real damage to your little darling? It's a funny old thing that you've no doubt experienced yourself. As soon as …
OHbaby! sleep expert and baby whisperer Dorothy Waide encourages swaddling because it imitates the security of the womb. It's good to swaddle until 11 weeks of age, and then you can switch to a sleeping bag. Dorothy has two favourite swaddles. The …
Whilst incidences of cot death, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) as it is officially known, have dropped dramatically over the past ten years, SIDS still claims the lives of up to 45 New Zealand babies each year. SIDS is the name given to …
Cot death, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), is the unexplainable death of an infant, and leaves our community asking some big questions. Charlotte Wenham explores the mystery that is SIDS. "One night during his flu the breathing monitor …
If you regularly hear the patter of tiny feet, followed by — thump! — as small bodies hurl themselves on the bed at an unsociable hour in the morning, there may be ways to persuade your little ones to sleep for longer. You could try: Black-out …
You’ve made a cup of tea and just started to relax when “waaaah!”, baby is awake again. We asked our resident baby whisperer, Dorothy Waide, for her best advice onresettling a baby who really should still be sleeping.All babies stir in their sleep …
The topic of infant sleep tends to be rather controversial. This is surprising in the sense that sleep is such a natural phenomenon, essential to the life of both parent and child, but not when you consider the fact that parenting philosophies vary …
1. Be kind to yourself. Remember that sleep deprivation is a form of torture so what you are going through is a very real challenge. Don’t take on too much. Avoid commitments that will compromise your rest time. 2. Arrange a sleep-in deal with your …
OHbaby! expert Dorothy Waide has a long career supporting new parents in the universally challenging role of caring for their new babies. If you have a question, she has the answer. Here are her top 20 FAQs …
Babies sleep, and feed, and sleep some more, but caring for a newborn is not always that simple. In this extract from Dorothy Waide’s new book, You Simply Can’t Spoil a Newborn, Dorothy shares her tips for establishing a routine based on …
Getting babies and toddlers to sleep during the heat of summer can be a challenge. Our baby sleep expert Dorothy Waide shares her tips for keeping them cool and helping little one sleep better in the warmer months. Babies – milk or water? For …
When asked about sleep training, Dorothy Waide steers parents away from the rigours of many theories on this topic and instead offers an all-encompassing approach she refers to as ‘parenting to sleep. Every baby is different and, boy, do I know …
Watch OHbaby! baby sleep expert Dorothy Waide answer your questions about baby sleep. …
In this live chat, OHbaby! sleep expert Dorothy Waide shares helpful tips on settling newborns to sleep, and answers your questions. …
Watch OHbaby! baby expert Dorothy Waide share her advice and answer your questions about helping baby sleep better. …
Baby expert Dorothy Waide shares her thoughts on letting babies 'cry it out', and offers tips for helping baby sleep better. …
Renowned baby expert Dorothy Waide sheds light on the question at the top of many parents’ minds: why won’t my baby sleep? One thing I’ve noticed in my many years of working with families around the world is that, in today's society, we are too …
Watch baby expert Dorothy Waide chat with former OHbaby! editor Ellie Gwilliam and answer your questions on helping baby to sleep better. …
Mother of three Pippa Henderson looks back on her broken nights and revisits the issue of whose turn it is to get up when duty calls. Sleep deprivation can be torturous. I remember long nights of delirium in the early days of my daughter’s life, …
Having white noise in the background can help babies to get to sleep, but it can be a real case of trial and error as to what works, finds Christine Nikiel. When a friend gifted us a Sleep Sheep when our first child was born, we thought we’d found …
Watch OHbaby! sleep expert Dorothy Waide share her tips and answer your questions on helping babies sleep better. …
Watch OHbaby! sleep expert Dorothy Waide share her tips and answer your questions on helping babies sleep better. …
When baby finally goes down, parents can be wracked with tiredness and indecision. Mother-of-three Pippa Henderson advises on what to do, and not do, in that very precious time. Your little honey-pumpkin has finally dropped off. You take a second …
After one or several bouts of illness, getting baby's sleep routines back on track can be a real challenge. Throw teething, caring for a pre-schooler and your own sleep deprivation into the mix, and that challenge may seem insurmountable. Help …
You're allowed to feel just a little smug when your baby finally settles into a regular nap routine and sleeps through the night. Whether it was a rough ride or as easy as pie, it's definitely an achievement - for all of you! So what is going on …
It's time to say goodbye to the hot weather and embrace the chill! The Sleep Coach Cheryl Fingleson, shares her top tips for choosing comfortable winter sleepwear for babies and kids. Changing autumn temperatures can make choosing the right …
Watch OHbaby! sleep expert Dorothy Waide share her tips and answer your questions on setting up a routine for baby, and helping baby sleep better. …
Watch OHbaby! expert Dorothy Waide answer your questions about swaddling baby, dealing with night terrors, and helping babies sleep better. …
At the end of the day, baby whisperer Dorothy Waide is convinced of the power and purpose of sleep - for babies and parents alike. Confused by conflicting advice, people often ask me for the rules and regulations regarding sleep. The reality is …
Sleep, sweet sleep. Babies need it, parents desperately want it. As vital as sleep is, it can be the most challenging aspect of caring for a new baby. And to make it even tougher, the more tired you are, the more challenging everything feels. Our …
In this live chat, baby sleep expert Dorothy Waide discusses what to do when your baby is regularly waking in the night, and answers your sleep questions. …
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OHbaby! infant and toddler expert Dorothy Waide offers her advice on smoothing down the sheets for a sweet end to every day. Baby’s pre-bedtime routineA baby’s evening routine starts when they wake from their last nap cycle of the day. The …
Dorothy Waide explains the benefits of swaddling and shares instructions for her favourite configurations. One of the big questions new parents often ask themselves is whether or not to swaddle their baby for sleep. Swaddling has many benefits but …
It’s a given that new parents get less sleep than others, and that when your baby isn’t sleeping well, neither are you. You’ll find numerous articles and tip sheets on helping baby (and you) to sleep better in the OHbaby! baby sleep section; here …
Baby whisperer Dorothy Waide takes the guesswork out of sleep routines, sharing her top tips for newborns through to preschoolers. Sleep is a perennially hot topic for parents, and an area where one size certainly doesn’t fit all. There are …
