Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant, Samantha Krukerink offers some great tips to encourage good napping for your baby.
Naps can be a tricky business – surely if your child is tired they will nap, right? Wrong! Turns out if can be a bit more complicated than that…but there are a few things below that you can do to encourage better naps for your baby. Read More
Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant, Samantha Krukerink from Baby Sleep Consultant, disproves some common baby sleep myths.
As a new parent, it can be confusing to work out what is happening with your wee one’s sleep and even more confusing when you throw a few old wives’ tales into the mix or advice from friends and family who just want to help. Below, I have added some sleep myths that are often believed to be true but now that we know more about the science behind sleep and how our bodies function, we can take some of the guess work out of sleep. Read More
If you are returning to work from maternity leave, here are 5 essential tips to help your child nap better at daycare as suggested by Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant, Samantha Krukerink.
For more information or advice, please contact Samantha to talk about your baby’s sleep and learn how you and your baby get the sleep you need. Read More
We eat a lot of bananas at home. On the odd occasion when we have one very ripe banana waiting to be eaten but no one does, I turn them into yummy muffins.
This recipe has been adapted as the original one had far too much sugar in it. My little girl loves these and will eat 2 at a time! These don’t last long in our house! Read More
Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant, Samantha Krukerink from Baby Sleep Consultant, discusses the main reasons why a newborn may struggle with sleep and how you can help them sleep better.
First of all, newborns are tricky, even for sleep consultants. I know that it can sometimes be hard to work out what your baby needs and unfortunately, they don’t come with instructions! Below, I’ve added 3 of the main reasons why a newborn may struggle with sleep and how we can help them. I hope it makes life as a parent a little easier for you. Read More
Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant, Samantha Krukerink from Baby Sleep Consultant, explains why your baby might not sleep through the night.
For more information or advice, please contact Samantha to talk about your baby’s sleep and learn how you and your baby get the sleep you need.
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The cold and cough season is upon us and while there are many over the counter cold and cough medicines for adults there isn’t anything available for infants or toddlers. When treating your little one for the common cold or cough we want to make sure they are as comfortable as possible and recover quickly as possible. Read More
If you’re after a child’s bike seat to fit onto your own bike then I highly recommend the Do Little bike seat. The Do Little bike seat is a mid-mounted bike seat that attaches to the top tube of your bike frame. This compact seat is simple to fit and extremely durable. The Do Little bike seat is able to carry toddlers up to 6-7 years old, 1.4m tall to a maximum weight of 28kg.
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Whether you are a mum who is new to Tauranga or would like to know what there is to do with your toddler or preschooler, here is a list of 12 fun activities you can do in Tauranga, Mt Maunganui and the surrounding areas. Read More
Looking for childcare for your little one can be stressful and daunting. There are so many to choose from, all offering different services and prices. My little girl is at Nature’s Cove (Millers Road) two days a week and she loves it there. I had visited three daycare centres within my area and decided on Nature’s Cove. I knew immediately when I walked in that it was the right place for my little girl. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and because of the small class sizes it felt homely and familiar. Read More