Soothers are wonderful for babies. They allow for non-nutritive sucking. Sometimes babies have an innate drive to suck, even after they have finished eating. So instead of mum becoming the human soother, the soother can do the trick and fulfil this need. Non-nutritive sucking has several benefits for your baby. Firstly, it releases endorphins to the brain. It also promotes relaxation whilst also providing comfort and security. It can also become a helpful tool to encourage sleep. If your little one is refusing to take their soother, here are a few simple tips and tricks: 1. Use the soother to apply firm but gentle pressure on the top of the tongue and go around in circles. 2. Sometimes applying a...
Becoming a mother truly is a life changing experience and one of the hardest things you will ever go through. Cara writes about her ups and downs of motherhood, from the good days to the bad days.
Continuing on from Kayleigh Jenkin's previous blog post, This is Going to Hurt, Kayleigh tells us all about her second birthing experience. The second time is supposed to be easier, right?
Kayleigh Jenkins walks us through her labour experience, from agonising pain to worrying complications and eventually...the sheer bliss of meeting her first born son. It's worth it in the end, right?
