Charlie's Footsteps Blog
Ultimate Gift Guide for Babies
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Let me take out the worry and stress out of buying gifts for the newest person in your life....
Play Dates - for Baby or You!?
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Do we arrange playdates for our babies + toddlers or for ourselves? I came to conclusion it's just as important for parents as it is for babies! Here I also give 5 tips to create a successful playdate for you and your baby.
Baby's First Birthday
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We’re approaching Charlie’s second birthday and despite absolutely hating all cliches, it really has flown by! The days are LONG but the years really are short. We’ve decided to make a little event out of Charlie’s second birthday, because this time last year Madrid was in a mini-lockdown and we weren’t able to travel between districts. My parents came to Spain from the UK which was absolutely lovely and we went to a local restaurant for lunch which we all enjoyed. We had a little mini zoom party with Charlie’s other grandparents, but it was all quite overwhelming for him....
How to Soothe your Colicky Baby?
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Here are the recommendations I found worked best for Colic. I will say every baby is different, but this is what worked for us.
The 5 S’s (as coined by Doctor Harvey Karp): Swaddle, Side/Stomach, Sush, Swing, Suck
What is Expected in 0-12 Months Olds Sleep - Rachael Wilson
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Today I am thrilled to publish this fantastic blog by Rachael Wilson - Sleep Consultant which is a general overview of what is expected in the first year of sleep life! It is absolutely part of parenthood, to be up in the night, changing nappies, feeding, pacing the floorboards, rocking back to sleep, “enjoying” those moments while the rest of the world out there sleeps! Today in this blog I wanted to explain what to expect from your child’s sleep in the first year. How you can maybe determine what is “normal” when it comes to night waking and help...