ergoPouch Sleep Blog - Tips to Help Baby & Toddlers Sleep
ergoPouch Sleep Blog - Tips to Help Baby & Toddlers Sleep
Raising a little human isn't easy. From well-meaning friends, to experts and baby brands comes a slew of advice and information, some of it misleading and some downright dangerous. ergoPouch work with experts in the field of sleep solutions to offer your family no-nonsense help and support along your sleep journey from birth to five years. If there is a topic that we haven’t covered and you would like some advice, please let us know.
Perhaps you're expecting your first mini, you’re adding to your family and need a quick refresher, or your baby is about to have a baby, and you want to relearn to lend a hand – congratulations to all of you! Whatever the reason, we understand how overwhelming it can be whenever a mini is on the way. Our job is to guide you through the process of swaddling and answer all your burning questions around why and how to swaddle baby for safe sleep. As many of us are mothers ourselves, we've been where you are, and we want to ensure you feel supported as you enter into this journey of newborn sleep.
For many parents, the mental health of their children is a clear priority. The impact of these conditions left untreated is huge.
How can we do our best to capitalise on the preschool years to avoid future mental health problems in our children? One way is to foster their self-esteem from birth which forms a protective barrier, reducing the impact of mental illness.
The toddler and preschool developmental periods are a time of huge change for children. The brain undergoes significant growth, and these little people are continuously learning about the world and their place in it. Children of this age group will naturally start gaining independence, which is important to encourage as it allows them to develop a sense of security and confidence. If you’re searching for ways to have your child feeling a bit more independent, try some of these tips…
It’s no surprise that self-care is incredibly important in motherhood. However, it is one of the hardest things to achieve and navigate in the early mothering season. I hope this article reconnects you to the importance of self-care and provides some creative ideas that make tending to yourself feel more effortless and impactful.
White noise, most commonly known as soothing or calming sounds, has become increasingly popular for adults looking to improve sleep quality, concentration levels and overall relaxation. White noise has long been associated with it’s use for babies to promote sleep, but incorporating white noise into your everyday adult life has many health benefits, such as aiding in relaxation, mindfulness, and overall well being.
Scientific evidence shows that parents play an important role in their baby and toddlers sleep habits and behaviours. This is good news because it means that parents can help build positive sleep habits for their children.
As any Mum will attest, getting enough sleep can be a near impossibility. With child #1 waking up early, and child #2 still struggling to sleep through, it’s highly likely that every time you hear the recommendation of ‘7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep’, and then hear about just how bad it is for you to NOT get that, you’re pretty ready to throw your phone in the toilet (if your 2-year-old didn’t already!).
Kaitlin has a Bachelor of Nutritional Medicine and is a Natural Fertility Educator. She loves to support parents with childhood nutrition through education on nutrient-dense foods and instilling positive food relationships from the beginning. She also is passionate about women’s reproductive health, from preconception through to postpartum. You can find her on Instagram as @mama_nutritionist
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