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.
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.
In this article, we speak with Tara Mitchell, also known as The Gentle Sleep Specialist, about white noise for babies, including how to choose a white noise machine, how to use it and how to wean bubs off it.
It’s coming! Can you believe another silly season is fast approaching?!
It can be a little daunting – especially if you’re trying to keep your little ones to their sleep schedules, but don’t worry – we've put together a number of pointers to help navigate your little ones sleep during the silly season, including how to get kids to sleep on Christmas Eve.
From how to dress your sick infant to understanding whether babies sleep more or less when sick, Paediatric Emergency Nurse Nicole answers your questions.
Registered nurse, midwife and mother Jane Wiggill is here to answer all your white noise questions.
With over 13 years experience working in birth suites across Victoria, and more recently as Chief Midwife of Red Nose Australia, Jane provides evidence-based health expertise for infant and child use of white noise for sleep.
Becoming a parent is such an incredibly magical and exciting time. It can also be exhausting and confusing, especially when it comes to your newborn’s sleep!
The following article has been written for ergoPouch by certified Paediatric Sleep Consultant, Laura Davis.
Here are the facts so you can make your own informed decision. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reviewed numerous studies and reports on infant tragic sleep events and came up with the following recommendations. They apply especially within the first 6 months and up to 12 months of age. According to the AAP, the safest place for babies to sleep is: on their own sleep surface (i.e. in their own bassinet, cot etc) within sensory range of the parent (i.e. within range to hear, smell and be aware of the parent).
Introducing, the stylish way to keep unwanted light out of your child's room, the Window Blockout. Forget tin foil, plastic bin bags and cut up paper, our Window Blockout will change the game for your home, hotel, grandparents or an Airbnb.
Babies and toddlers can become overtired easily. When babies and toddlers become overtired they start to release more of the stress hormone cortisol, making it harder for them to fall asleep.
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