Questions tagged tantrums

Hi, To help you get to know the basics you can either get your partner to teach you or go to your local deaf society and they will have a list of ...

Hi There, By supplement I am guessing you mean formula. Yes you can use it for baby`s foods, though small amounts of milk and milk-alternatives a...

Hi Suzie, The problem is she is falling asleep in one place and waking in another and is looking for your comfort again to resettle. She needs to ...

Hi Mamta, When she falls asleep knowing you are there and she wakes on her light sleep (as we all do) and you are not there and she can`t resettle...

Hi, You do not need to disclose that you are pregnant when applying for a job. You could try for a casual position that may be of a shorter term s...

Hi There, It is possible that your toddler has made a negative association between food and home and on this basis I would recommend a good early...

Hi, If you really want to know the sex of your child you may be able to enquire at the routine ultrasound scan that is attended at around 19 weeks...

Hi Bianca, About 21/2 you might expect a toddler to start dropping the afternoon nap. Take each day as it comes and be guided by tired signs. Ch...

Hi, It is advisable to visit a baby shop where you can try them on and get one that is comfortable and suits your needs. Best wishes, Alex

Hi Lea, Depending on things like allergies and preferences here are a few ideas. I would also recommend the Huggies Recipe Book, its great for t...

Hi Maria, Her sleeps are a bit out of whack. You would expect that after the 6am feed she be awake for a couple of hours but she is so tired from ...

Hi, This is most likely habit not hunger. He MUST go to sleep awake as he looks for this bottle when he wakes on his light sleep. Give the bott...

Hi Krishna and Hohepa, Your son simply doesn`t know how to sleep without you, he has been relying on your comfort to sleep all along and doesn`t w...

Hi Nicola, It seems he is relying on your presence to resettle. Firstly he must go the bed initially at night awake so he is sleeping independent...

Hi, She needs to settle awake initally and not with a feed and definitely stop the night comfort feeding if you want her to sleep thriough she is ...

Hi, SIDS do say that the risks are greatly reduced from about 5 to 6 months. You can`t stop natural progress and always make sure you have the cot...

Hi, It`s best to direct your sleep related questions to Maree, or see your Early Childhood Health Centre. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, It can become a game so offer a drink about an hour before bed (not too close to bedtime) then potty before nappy and bed. If they wee in the ...

Hi, Please don’t apologise for the long question – and I agree, the more information you can give the easier it generally is. However,...

Hi, At 18 months this is extremely dangerous letting you son sleep in the pram through the night. While this is a relatively new habit, I would h...

Hi, Try following our It`s Time To Sleep settling program for Newborn to 6 months The program will take you step by step through the techniques, t...

Hi Kayla, All babies require different amounts of sleep, especially if you might have a prem baby they will sleep longer usually. Always go with...

Hi, She is winning the battle because she knows you will give in. If you are going to change this then you need to stay up all night if you have t...

Hi, She is a fighter that`s for sure. I think she knows she can win if she hangs out long enough. You need to keep with the routine that was worki...

Hi, If you want to assist your body with going in to labour you can try going for regular long walks, eating a curry or two, regular nipple stimul...

Hi Kasandra, This should be fine. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, You need to see your GP for a check up. You may need to have an ultrasound. It may be your appendix or gall bladder that is causing the pain. ...

Hi, Always have any concerns checked out - follow your instincts. Sometimes we can try so many things we only succeed in confusing both baby and ...

Hi, Unfortunately Sophia only knows how to sleep with your presence. She also seems to have the upper hand and unless you are willing to take bac...

Hi, You might expect to still be offering one overnight feed up until about 6 months but waking for a feed every 3 hours sounds like she may be re...