We’re told that if we feed the baby to sleep (lull them off with a tit or teat in their mouth), they will never learn to self soothe. But it was working well for Annie Ridout, so she asked some other mothers what they thought…
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“As a first-time mum, I wasn’t taken seriously. The impression I got from professionals was that my expectations were out of line and that I was exaggerating.” But Maria Delaney knew something wasn’t right. A later diagnosis of autism explained her baby’s sleep issues…
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What do you do if your baby decides to get up for the day at 5am? Or 4am? Or even… 3am? Sleep expert Kerry Secker shares her wisdom on getting your baby to wake up later in the morning, using gentle and adaptable methods…
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Some fears are manageable – we may even be able to see that they are irrational – but others can feel insurmountable. The editor, Annie Ridout, shares her (embarrassing) childhood fear – and how she managed to overcome it…
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Never feed your baby to sleep, say the ‘sleep experts’. And don’t start solids before six months. These are blanket rules, for all parents to follow. But shouldn’t there be some flexibility? Annie Ridout thinks so. Here are five parenting rules that are made to be broken…
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As the mother of two young children, Shannon Cullen is all too familiar with not getting enough sleep. Here, she shares her thoughts on how to survive the early months with a newborn – and reassures new parents that they’re not alone during that 3am feed…
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How much does your baby sleep? Your answer will probably be “so well!” (forgetting that it’s not perfect every night) or “terribly”, which is more likely to be accurate. So why do we lie about how well our babies are sleeping? Annie Ridout explains…
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Her firstborn was only brought into the bed for cuddles in the morning, but second time round the editor Annie Ridout caved in and started co-sleeping. She then realised that this might actually help her baby to sleep alone. Here’s how…
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All new parents have been there: the newborn baby sleeps like an angel, as long as they’re lying on your chest. Transfer them to the cot? No thanks. If you’re finding yourself asking ‘how can I get my baby to sleep in the cot?’ These tips are for you…
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Dr Jessamy Hibberd, a clinical psychologist and mum-of-three, has been examining the early days with a new baby, asking why it’s so hard – even if it’s not your first. Here, she offers an explanation and sound advice for coping…