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For parents who are already sleep-deprived, the thought of being denied an hour’s sleep is NOT something to look forward to. Not to mention the impact the changing clocks could have on your baby’s sleep routine. We chatted to the sleep experts to find the best ways to help your baby and toddler adjust to the clocks going forward on 31 March, without you all ending up exhausted.
‘Gradually bringing bedtime, and the rest of their routine forward will help to prepare you and your baby. Some people do this in the lead up to the clocks changing by 15 mins per day, and others will just move things by half an hour the day before.’ ‘Make sure you and your little one get lots of fresh air, natural light and exercise the day of the clock change. This will help everyone to feel tired and to sleep well that night, plus it helps our circadian rhythm to adjust.’
‘A baby under 5 months or so does not yet have an established circadian rhythm and they are likely to be taking frequent shorter naps. This means that you can simply drop a nap and make bedtime earlier to accommodate for the clock change or add a nap and make bedtime later depending on how your day is going.’‘You can adjust nap times the day after the clock change and if you already have a chronic early riser then use the clock change to your advantage.
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And, many of our testers discovered that the Oilatum Sweet Dreamz products helped their babies to sleep better, which meant that they too benefitted from a more satisfying slumber. It’s win win!‘I also slept through the night as a result of them sleeping through the night so win win all round!’ said another.‘I’ll use it every time from now on’ When asked whether they’d use the Oilatum Junior Sweet Dreamz range again, 100% of our testers said yes, they would.‘I would .
Junior Sweet Dreamz Head to Toe Wash is a gentle body and hair wash that comes in a 300ml bottle and costs £6.99. And now the retailer is looking for shoppers to flex their wine-tasting muscles and let others know what they really think of its latest tipples. The downside? Only 30 people will be chosen – but you’ve got to be in it to win it, right? Here’s how to apply…
Looking for some wine tasting tips? If you want to get practicing your wine tasting at home, Aldi’s ‘Mistress of Wine’ Sam Caporn has the following tips, based on the five S’s. 4. Sip: According to Sam, this is where the magic happens! ‘The aromas in your mouth go up your nose and the wine onto your taste buds, allowing you to appreciate the delicious flavours in the glass.’
‘This not only helps to reduce the risk of SIDS but also helps to keep a baby’s airway open and clear.’ What is Safer Sleep Week? Safer Sleep Week is the Lullaby Trust’s national awareness campaign for people looking after young babies.The Lullaby Trust said: ‘Three babies a week still die from SIDS and if all parents were aware of safer sleep advice many lives could be saved.
Some parents prefer to co-sleep with their infant, which the NHS says you can do but there are ways to do it safely.While the NHS said there are ways to co-sleep safely, there are risks that come with it including: The price drop comes after an investigation by the UK’s competition watchdog, Competition and Markets Authority found that prices of formula milk had shot up by 25% over the past two years. Which formula is being reduced in price? Tesco is cutting the prices of the following baby formula brands:
Aldi lowered the price of its Mamia Infant First Formula twice in a week, with its own-brand product now sitting at £8.49 for 900g. ‘At the same time, we’ve decided to remove exclusions on using Asda rewards vouchers to pay for baby formula as we want to do everything we can to help families manage their budget and keep their family fed.’
While many retailers have dropped their prices, they are still ‘historically high’, according to the CMA, with prices 25% higher than they were two years ago. ‘We’re concerned that parents don’t always have the right information to make informed choices and that suppliers may not have strong incentives to offer infant formula at competitive prices.’For example, no supermarket in the UK is allowed to promote or offer a discount on baby formula.
From touching different textures to hearing pasta rattle in a plastic bottle, babies and toddlers can learn so much through sensory play. Research shows that engaging in sensory activities with your child isn’t just fun for them, it actually boosts their brain development. Little ones put everything in their mouths so edible sensory play is the ideal way to allow your child to explore their senses. Using simple, affordable items from your local Aldi, including the Aldi Mamia range, you can create lots of sensory experiences. All of these ideas are suitable for babies from six months and above.You can puree different fruits and vegetables yourself to create edible paints. Or save time by using a ready-made pouch like Aldi Mamia Organic Purple Burst Purée.
5. Frozen fruit pops Squeeze an Mamia Organic Purple Burst Purée into ice cube trays or lolly moulds and freeze them for an icy sensory treat. You can even layer it with another flavour like Mamia Organic Bananas & Apples Fruit Pouch to introduce new flavours in a fun way. With Aldi’s brilliant and budget-friendly range, creating these sensory play experiences becomes affordable and easy. You’ve got no excuse not to embrace the mess and try some edible sensory play with your little one!Related stories Discover the Netmums Recommended baby and toddler pouchesExperts have long advised parents to set routines around their child’s bedtime.
Previous studies on the impact of sleep have focused on teenagers, but this research, led by Professor Emily Merz, found that primary school children who lack sufficient sleep exhibit smaller and less developed brains. Another key finding in the study was that parents should set consistent family routines throughout the day and week. Regular family mealtimes, spending quality time together and morning routines all contribute to your child’s brain development.
Study author Professor Merz added: ‘Childhood is a sensitive period in development when environmental experiences can have powerful and lasting influences on the brain.Related stories: But now, the term has become part of the latest trend which sees parents sharing the little wins, and things that before might have been missed.What classes as an ‘inchstone’? What you call an inchstone might be different to something another parent would class one as. This trend is all about looking at your child’s individual capabilities and goals, and celebrating their own little wins, rather than the ‘expected’ bigger milestones that many children reach by a certain age.
Another cute idea is to keep a photo album of ‘firsts’, and get the pictures printed from your phone – or use a disposable or polaroid camera – so that you’ve got a keepsake of these moments. Write on the back of the photo and date it, so that you don’t forget the moment. In fact, Tracey even uses the idea in her own life to mark some of the things her children have done.
Your child’s Personal Child Health Record, also known as the PCHR or ‘red book’ has a ‘milestones’ section inside, which you can refer to for information on growth and developmental milestones. It also includes growth charts designed to record your child’s height, weight and head circumference.Related Stories 6 surprising moments your baby is learning A pregnant mum has shared a list of extremely strict ‘rules’ to follow ahead of the arrival of her baby – and reactions are mixed.
4. ‘We’ll be having no visitors at the hospital or at home for the first two weeks. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO TEXTS, NO CALLS.’5. ‘We expect everyone who meets her in the first two weeks to be vaccinated. Don’t be offended if we ask for proof.’ Another said: ‘The bottom line is: it doesn’t really matter if you find it unreasonable or not. It’s their baby, they make the rules. 🤷🏼♀️’
It found there were four deaths per 1,000 births in the UK between 2019 and 2022. This compared to Japan where there were 1.7 deaths per 1,000 births. Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, co-chairman from the University of Oxford, told The Telegraph: ‘There are huge challenges for the NHS today. A government spokeswoman told the BBC: ‘We’ve taken significant action to improve children’s health now and in the long term.
Its analysis of cot deaths in 2023 found there were 74 reports of baby deaths under the age of 18 months that came into this category. Of those, 19 babies died while co-sleeping. ‘I will grieve forever’ The BBC reported on Dawn Fernand, 33, from Forfar Scotland who lost her daughter, Fern in November 2014 who was seven weeks old while co-sleeping.‘When I woke up, I realised that she wasn’t breathing,’ Dawn explained. ‘Absolute panic set in, an ambulance was called and her dad started CPR straight away but of course it was too late.’Dawn said: ‘With the guidelines recently changing, I don’t think it is clear enough anymore that bed-sharing is a risk.
The carrier was sold on the popular shopping platform Shein. It’s now been taken off the website, but parents are being urged to take action if they bought one. ‘The product presents a risk of injuries as it has inadequate support attachments meaning a baby may slip out, fall and suffer injuries.What should I do if I’ve bought one? If you’ve bought one of these carriers, stop using it immediately. You are advised to return it to Shein for a refund.‘The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using this product immediately and contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Dad Karl, 30, added: ‘It was a very surreal, scary experience. It was horrible to see. He’s so small, so innocent, and he’s had this awful experience.’ ‘Very surreal, very scary experience’ ‘Straightaway, we said we’ve got to take him to A&E. As soon as we were there, his temperature was sky-high: 38 and a half,’ Karl explained.
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