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Baby Budgeting: Finance Tips for New Parents

For all the joys that being a new parent brings, there’s equal amounts of responsibility. It’s easy to be surprised by unexpected costs which can leave you concerned about your financial situation. Fortunately, there are some tips that you can follow to educate yourself financially so you can sleep like a …, well, like a baby. 

A Guide to Safe Sleep for Your Newborn Baby
Prepare a safe sleeping space for your baby will not only protect them but allow them to sleep safer and better. Read on for more tips to create a safe sleep environment for your newborn baby. And of course, share the information with your family, carers and other parents who may need this.
What are the Signs of Postnatal Depression & How to Get Help
It’s not unusual to experience mood swings, feel a bit down or even become a little weepy soon after having a baby. But sometimes these feelings are more persistent and can get worse, making it hard to bond and cope...
Why, When & How to Swaddle Your Newborn Baby
Ensuring your baby is comfortable and content is at the top of any new parent’s list. As well as comfort, you’ll want to make sure the swaddling technique is safe and effective. Read on to discover all the information you’ll need about why, when and how to swaddle your baby.
Coping with Sleep Deprivation – Safer sleep week
On average, parents get less than 59% of the recommended 8 hours sleep a night in the first twelve months after having a baby according to a recent study by sleep technology brand Simba. This equates to 50 nights sleep lost over the course of a year which can have a serious impact on a parent’s ability to function both mentally and physically.
Only The Best For Your Bub: Premium Winter Sleepwear
Many parents claim that their children sleep better in winter. At Love To Dream, we know what really makes the snooze so sweet is their winter sleepwear. We also know you might battle to find the right winter sleepwear. Winter temperatures can range from mild, to cool, to chilly, all in one night!
Safer Sleep Guidelines
The where and how you should place your baby to sleep & share it so everyone in your baby's life knows how to create a safer sleep environment
Too cosy or too cold? – How to dress your baby safely this winter – With baby sleep expert, Lucy Wolfe.
Before you place your baby in their sleep space, it may be nice to warm the space with a hot water bottle first and then remove when you place them into the space- that way they are not going from your warm arms to a cold space, making it harder for them to settle.
Real Parent Stories with Ali
Ali is a makeup artist by trade and a mum of 1 and half (currently baking number 2 due in Oct!) so when she’s not knee-deep in foundations and highlighters she’s enjoying her time with her 2.5yr old son.
5 Ways To Create A Great Bedtime Routine
What once worked for a newborn at bedtime, changes as our babies become older. Different factors need to be taken into consideration and ultimately bedtime can become a little more fun once your little one hits the 6 month mark. So now your baby is a little older, what should you be doing to optimise a calm and sleepy bedtime routine?
Can I Swaddle a Rolling Baby?
Unfortunately, there comes a time in every parent’s life when your baby is suddenly on the move and you realise you can no longer use your favourite sleeping aid, the swaddle.
Is swaddling safe for sleeping?
The NCT is asked if “swaddling is safe” and their response is that swaddling is safe, but it is not without risks, and parents must continue to make informed decisions and observe safe sleep practises. (NCT, 2016) The most important one being that babies are always placed on their backs to sleep.
Positivity through Pregnancy & Birth
Perhaps instead of asking, "how are you feeling", we should be asking mamas, "how are you coping? How can I help you adapt? What's getting to you the most, and what can I do to help you adjust to this?"
The Art Of New Parenting
Even if you have a little person who does what might be considered a relatively good stretch of sleep overnight, caring for a newborn is all consuming and not just physically tiring but emotionally draining too. It is fair to say that you can be the best read, most informed new parent, but you never know what kind of baby you are going to have and what their needs may be. 
Easy, Breezy Snoozes In Bamboo
Selecting the right type of summer sleep solution starts at the fabric level. Cool, breathable, and light fabrics are a must for summer snoozes. Bamboo is one of the best summer - and baby-friendly - textiles to use.
Help! My Baby Won’t Sleep Without A Swaddle!
Many new parents choose to use a swaddle to help their newborn baby sleep and those who do absolutely swear by it! By swaddling your baby you’re mimicking the natural safe feeling your baby was used to in the womb, it also has the added benefit of reducing crying and preventing those common startle movements which often suddenly wake your baby whilst sleeping.
Our Simple Summer Sleep Solutions
As a parent to a little bub, you know there’s one thing longer than the days - it’s the sleepless nights. Making sure your little one gets enough sleep enables you to, too. That’s why we’ve created the sweetest summer sleep solutions.
My baby will only sleep in my arms; I am so worried about this.
I am a big advocate of always meeting your newborn where they are at, and to understanding that they have been held in-utero for 9 months and so they do gravitate towards that type of holding- both physically and emotionally. I feel that even acknowledging this as a stage can make the living of this period, easier for everyone.
Real Parent Stories with Jeff
Meet Jeff, who lives in Los Angeles, California. Jeff works with special needs kids at a local high school and is a brand new dad. His little one is 4 and a half months old.
10 Surprising & Fascinating Things About Birth
Pregnancy is such an exciting time for you and your co-pilot as you prepare to meet your little one - but what’s even more remarkable is the birth itself! Read on to find out 10 fascinating and surprising things you might not know about birth from the experts at Tiny Hearts Education.
Dressing your baby for sleep this summer
Wondering how to dress your bub now that the weather is warming up? Don’t worry – you’re not the only one!