Mothers SHOULD leave babies to cry, because the study says so?

"Don't get up if your baby cries at night: Mothers SHOULD leave their babies to 'self-soothe' says leading expert " Wa...

Stop Weighing Babies Like Stranded Beetles!

Imagine the scene - you're a tiny baby and not long ago your home was warm and cosy, cushioned in every sense from the outside world.  S...

Slumber Bear - Depriving Newborns Of Contact?

I stumbled upon a forum the other day where "baby essentials" were being discussed. As you know I think there are very few things ...

Happy Mum = Happy Baby

How often do we hear this said? But the question is does it really? Whilst many would recognise it's not ideal nor desirable for a baby ...

That Innocent Little Bounty Pack...

In the UK when pregnant, your midwife/GP/relevant Health Professional will usually give you the first Bounty Pack .   There are five in tota...

When is PND NOT PND? Part One

According to NHS direct: "Postnatal depression (PND) is a type of depression some women experience after they have had a baby. It usual...

How society judges our children...

My two are as opposite as chalk and cheese. My eldest is dark haired, dark eyed,very tall and "forward" for her age; spirited, fei...

20 "Essential" Baby Items That Aren't Essential...

Almost every baby website has a list of items every expectant parent needs or may want to have before the big day! Just how extensive the l...