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5 Steps to Calming your baby

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  There are 5 steps to calming your baby. Your Baby has a calming reflex, and this can be used to soothe a crying baby. There are some steps to take and it is important to get the technique right, or you will likely make baby more upset. In this blog I will be telling […]

Top tips for teething

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“Top Tips for Soothing a Teething Baby” Teething can be a difficult and painful time for both babies and parents. As new teeth push through the gums, babies may experience discomfort, fussiness, and difficulty sleeping. Here are some top tips to help soothe a teething baby: Offer a teething toy.  Give your baby a safe and […]

What to do when the clocks go back

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In the Autumn, the clocks go back an hour, Pre-children getting an extra hour in bed was amazing … post children it often gives us no benefit!! The clock changes can cause lots of disruption to your routines or if you currently have an early riser this could potentially make them wake earlier!! Here are […]

Baby wont nap for long

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“My baby wont nap” does that sound like a phrase you have said lately? It isnt that your baby wont nap, it is that they still need to learn the skill to nap efficiently. Short Naps, commonly known as cat naps can feel very frustrating. Especially when your little one wakes up just as tired […]

Clock Changes – Spring Forward

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Day light saving happens twice a year, and it is designed to make the most out of the day light hours. The Spring clock change always feels better than the Autumn one, Whilst we “lose” an hour of sleep, for children this is easier to adjust to than gaining an extra, and not always getting […]

My recommended Top 5 Sleep Products

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My recommend Top 5 Sleep Products  Working with families and having children of my own I have come across all sorts of baby equipment and products. I remember as a newly pregnant mum walking into a well known baby shop and feeling completely overwhelmed by the sheer amount of “stuff” There was literally something for […]

Daytime napping – The mysteries solved

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Daytime napping – The mysteries solved As adults after a long day we normally crash to sleep with exhaustion but for a little person, it is quite the opposite. Having too little day time sleep can really unsettle your baby’s night time sleep. An over tired child is one of the worst types to manage. […]

The Sleep Shop

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  A sleep consultant with a sleep shop? I’ve been working with families for 20 years supporting them on their parenting journey. The Little Cherry Tree has been running for 3 years and people might wonder why I’m now doing gift boxes. The sleep shop is another branch to the Little Cherry Tree. It’s about […]