How Much Sleep Does Your Baby Actually Need?
Top Tips for Understanding Your Baby’s Unique Sleep Needs By Claire Fair, the Gentle Sleep Coach As a gentle sleep coach for babies, I’ve seen countless parents struggle with baby sleep advice that doesn’t seem to fit their child. From pregnancy onwards, parents are bombarded with advice around sleep routines focused on what I consider […]
Understanding and Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Professor Chih-Chien Wang, Department of Pediatrics, Tri-Service General Hospital（Taiwan） What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden death of an infant under one year of age that unexplained even after a thorough post-mortem examination, review of the infant’s medical […]
A Must-Read for New Parents: Issues with Baby Spitting Up and Vomiting
Professor Chih-Chien Wang, Department of Pediatrics, Tri-Service General Hospital（Taiwan） Preface Lilian’s baby is just one week old, and after each feeding, the baby often spits up a little milk and sometimes even chokes on it. Concerned, she took the baby to the clinic to consult a pediatrician. Lilian wanted to ensure she hadn’t overlooked any […]
Baby Sleep Guide: Solutions to Four Major Infant and Toddler Sleep Issues
Professor Chih-Chien Wang, Department of Pediatrics, Tri-Service General Hospital（Taiwan） Preface Isabel, a new mom, has been experiencing sleepless nights since her baby was born two weeks ago. Her baby cries and stays awake at night, while sleeping during the day, leaving Isabel unable to get proper rest at night. The mental strain, coupled with physical […]
Decrypting Childhood Asthma: From Causes to Prevention, Insights into Infant and Child Health
Preventing Asthma Attacks: Key Aspects of Family Environment and Lifestyle Professor Chih-Chien Wang, Department of Pediatrics, Tri-Service General Hospital（Taiwan） Preface Four-year-old Jiawei was enrolled in a daycare center at just a few months old due to both his parents working full-time. Soon after enrollment, he began falling ill frequently. Even after starting kindergarten, while his […]
Dealing with Night Wakings in the Warmer Months
Getting the room temperature and dress code right for your little one in the warmer months can be incredibly tricky, yet important not only for your little one’s sleep quality but also for their sleep safety. In order to reduce and manage night wakings in warmer weather, we need to understand why they happen. Some […]
5 Things I Wish I Knew About Breastfeeding Before Becoming a Mum
Breastfeeding is such a wild ride, it’s something I wasn’t expecting. As a first-time mum, breastfeeding is a whole new skill to learn, which can sometimes be stressful and frustrating for you and your baby. However, as you grow more and more confident, things begin to feel more natural to you and, with time, it […]
The One Thing Getting in the Way of a Good Night’s Sleep
You know the story – your baby drifts off to sleep after a feed and lots of snuggles, and it looks like they’re on track for a much-needed, good night’s rest. But then they wake up again! Every day, I meet tired, frustrated families who are desperate to understand why their babies aren’t sleeping well. […]
Top 5 mistakes parents make preparing for bed in winter
There is a lot of conflicting information out there about how best to put your baby to sleep during winter. It can be hard for parents to make sense of and, when it’s hard for us parents, it can be hard for our little ones too. However, it doesn’t need to be. With the correct […]
My personal top tips for surviving the first 6 months as a mum and midwife
1. Know what to expect Knowledge is power, and although you will not know everything about what to expect when becoming a new mother, if you know the basics it will definitely put your mind at ease with what to expect. I always recommend taking a prenatal education class, especially for first-time parents. This will […]