When children learn to walk, they are called toddlers. Usually this term is applied to one and two year old children. The toddler stage is very important in a child’s life. It is the time between infancy and childhood when a child learns and grows in many ways.
Sound machines, also known as white noise machines, are devices that produce various sounds, including white noise, nature sounds, lullabies, and other soothing sounds. These machines have become popular tools for parents to create a comfortable sleep environment for their babies. Here are some of the benefits of using a sound machine for a baby: […]
Why all the worry about screen time for toddlers? We have all been there – you show your 2-year-old a real photograph of someone and their little finger try to “swipe” across the sreen. Everyone laugh because it is really cute, but this actually indicates a developmental problem in the making. Screen time creates a […]
Should you talk to your toddler about sex? Can’t help cringing, right? Not a part of parenting anyone looks forward to. And yet guidance on this topic will become one of your most important tasks. Parents tend to view sex education as one big talk that shares the basics, somewhere closer to the onset of […]
Holiday activities making you feel a little on edge? The end of the year is upon us, crazy how time flies. For some parents, the upcoming school holidays seem daunting. We’ve created a free resource to keep your spirits up and your days full of joy. Download your Free BWW Activity Book. THE TODDLER […]
How Nutrition effects Toddler Sleep We don’t often relate bad eating to bad sleeping when it comes to toddlers(12 –36 months). It is considered a baby issue, yet it can have a major impact on toddlers. It can often lead to bad habits that are difficult to change. At Good Night we are SLEEP experts and […]
Weaning baby off the breast can be a stressful experience for mom and baby. As with most other parenting challenges, there is not one correct way to do it. You must find the solutions that fits you and your family. What is weaning? For the purpose of this blog, weaning refers to stopping breastfeeding. In […]
Goodbye picky eater, hello happy mom Picky eating happens in the blink of an eye- one day, your baby is happily gobbling up any food you offer, and the next, they pull up their noses and CRINGE at the sight of that sweet potato they used to love. Laying down the foundation for healthy eating […]
Before the pandemic, many parents already found it challenging to manage children’s screen time. Add to this mix lock-down, school closures, no babysitting and working from home? Ta-da! Your child can now speak English with an American accent, and if you look closely you’ll see his eyes are slightly squared. In this article, we discuss […]
In South Africa it is a law that children under the age of three must be strapped in a car seat, and of course everyone else in the car must be wearing a seat belt. And yet one still frequently sees people driving around in their cars with a baby or toddler sitting on a […]
It is that time of the year again and I think we can all agree that 2020 was disastrous. Most people feel even more exhausted and burnt-out than they would usually do at this time of the year and the idea of relaxing next to a pool sipping a cocktail and reading a book sounds […]