Why I’m Rewriting This Blog on Tongue-Tie Back in 2016, I wrote a blog about tongue-tie. It touched a nerve. Some people thanked me for saying what they were thinking; others… not so much. I got A LOT of backlash. I even considered removing the blog from my...
Nipple Shields Sizing : What You Need to Know Before Sending Your Partner to the Baby Shop Thinking of using a nipple shield? You’re not alone. But when it comes to nipple shield sizing, there’s a lot more to consider than just the width of your nipple. Nipple shields...
The Truth about the “8-Month Sleep Regression” (and Why It’s Not a Regression at All) For parents navigating big developmental leaps with love, not fear If your baby’s sleep has suddenly changed at about 8 months—more wake-ups, harder bedtimes, shorter...
The Surprising Benefits of a Low Sleep Needs Baby Many families have babies and toddlers who simply don’t need as much sleep as others. While this might mean more frequent night wakings and unpredictable naps, it also comes with surprising advantages. Instead...
“Should I swaddle my baby?” is a question I often get asked in my Bub Savvy Workshops. It’s a great question because, like so many aspects of parenting, swaddling comes with a mix of opinions and advice. Here’s my starting point: The way you care for your...
You’ve probably heard the phrase “mummy brain” thrown around, often with a laugh or an eye roll. It’s usually used to describe those moments of forgetfulness or distraction that seem to pop up during pregnancy and the postnatal period. But what if I told you there’s...
Understanding the Myth of Self-Soothing in Baby Sleep Programs In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged in baby sleep programs: calling themselves “responsive” while still promoting the “self-soothing” myth. But even worse, some programmes...
Why Night-Time and Early Morning Breastfeeding is a Game-Changer for Your Baby If there’s one thing new parents know all too well, it’s that sleep becomes a whole new ballgame once your baby arrives. The late-night wake-ups and early morning feeds can feel...
Navigating the Ethical and Practical Concerns of Cord Blood Banking: A Candid Exchange As a health professional dedicated to supporting parents during one of the most critical times in their lives, I recently faced a challenging decision: whether to allow a...
Nurturing Secure Attachment: The Key to Your Baby’s Brain Development and Long-Term Mental Health Becoming a parent is one of the most profound experiences in life. As you prepare for or begin your journey into parenthood, you may find yourself flooded...
