Self care tips for expectant mums- how to look after yourself during pregnancy and beyond
Self care is essential for expectant mums to maintain physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing during pregnancy and beyond. Below are some self care tips to help navigate the baby bubble: 1. Prioritise Rest and Sleep Pregnancy can be exhausting, and your body needs extra rest to support both you and...
Any parent will tell you that sleep deprivation is one of the biggest challenges with newborns and infants. Fast forward six months and you hopefully have a sleep routine (of sorts) in place, which is good for you both! However, when baby becomes a toddler, you may find that it’s more exciting to be up and about than staying in bed, and...
The summer holidays are just around the corner, and when children aren’t motivated by school the next day, it can be a challenge to get them to settle. The excitement of summer creates ‘FOMO’ for little ones, meaning ‘fear of missing out’, so bed by 9pm doesn’t sound so appealing.
Knowing how daunting the lack of routine can be, bed furnishings expert Ashley Hainsworth of Bed Kingdom...
Chronic diseases are a leading cause of death worldwide, and they’re often influenced by lifestyle and genetics. Fortunately, we have the power to change our habits. These are the eight practices that can notably extend your lifespan.
Richard Smith-Bernal, founder of The Juice Smith , offers practical advice on embracing these habits, revealing that achieving a long and healthy life...
We all crave a nap at one point or another. Sometimes it can be just the thing we need, while at other times it might leave us feeling groggy and sleepier than before we slept. To find out the right times to nap and when you should resist the urge , Mattress Online spoke to the expert in all things sleep, The Sleep Geek (also known as James Wilson).
Sleep issues among children are rising, with 38% reporting problems with getting to sleep, research shows. Now, a sleep expert explains how spicy foods can disturb kids' sleep, while parents should start early to combat the effects of daylight savings.
To help parents get their children to bed and ensure a good night's sleep before school, Explore Learning has teamed up with Chelsey...
The experts at Make My Blinds have created a sleep calculator to help improve sleep quality around the country, as well as sharing tips to help children achieve a better night’s sleep.
You can try the calculator for yourself here: https://www.makemyblinds.co.uk/sleep-calculator/
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The required amount of sleep we need depends on our age. Babies
One of the biggest struggles for new parents is putting their baby to sleep. In fact, new parents could lose as much as three hours every night of their baby’s first year – resulting in new parents losing up to 133 nights’ worth of sleep in one year alone.
Kelly Nairne, marketing director at Bugaboo, global pushchair providers, said: “Sleep is crucial for both the parents and the...
With the festivities and Christmas parties fast approaching, sleep experts have shared what foods you should eat before bed to ensure you get a good night's sleep and are well-rested this Christmas.
Anush Pervez, a sleep expert at SleepSeeker has commented:
“We recommend aiming for between 7 and 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night to help boost your immune system and...
