Swaddling has become a bit of a controversial topic these days. Some people and professionals are still using and recommending this age-old practice, and some have done a 180 and turned completely against it.
Historically, swaddling has been used all over the world, in various cultures, for thousands of years, with the goal of calming a baby, and reducing night wakings by promoting a deeper sleep.
With the warmer weather and the hotter, stronger sun, we find ourselves lathering on sunscreen ALL.DAY.LONG!!! And I know you know how important it is to wear sunscreen and block those harmful sun rays, but also to prevent burns…..and ultimately the big ‘C’ word!
But, I also don’t love all the nasty chemicals that are found in conventional sunscreens.
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We live in a sensory-rich world. Everything we learn and take in from our environment comes into our body (and brain) through our senses, and once the brain has integrated or processed this information, we act on it. Sensory processing is the ability of the nervous system to register input from our senses, interpret the information, and form a response (either a motor response, language, cognition, etc).
What to do when your baby fights their nap???
The struggle is real!
Naps tend to be a big frustration among parents, but they don’t need to be. Read more for a few of my favourite nuggets of advice!
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While it is true that many babies struggle during tummy time early on, this is not a reason to stop doing it! The real issue to look at is WHY is it so hard for the baby. Having a positive tummy time experience is about helping your baby to trust their world around them. Read more.
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