It’s the middle of the night. You’re crawling around on the floor, looking for your little one’s dummy. You feel blind, because it’s so dark in the room! Now your baby is even more frustrated because you are taking too long to find it… As you get back in bed, you start thinking where you’ll …
Written by Melissa Du Preez Our journey with Brave Little Baby started back in 2019 when my eldest daughter was 5 months old. She woke up every hour and as a new mom I didn’t know what to do, so I fed her every time she woke up. This, however, was very exhausting as she …
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Why do sleep consultants recommend a dark room for sleep? In the sleep world MOST consultants recommend a dark room for healthier and more restorative sleep. If you’ve been following us on social media we are all about educating and empowering parents to make good decisions and giving evidence and good enough reasons for these …
3 tips to get your baby’s room dark! P.S it will make them sleep so much better! Read More »
Sleeping bags and TOGS explained We at Brave little Baby love swaddles and sleeping bags. They make parents and babies lives SO much easier. You never have to worry about your little one being too hot or cold ever again. The benefits of sleeping and swaddle bags: Helps your baby’s body temperature to stay constant …
When we bring a newborn baby into this world, whatever you thought you knew goes right out the window. Babies are unpredictable and the only constant thing about a newborn is change! Especially in those first 4 months. Lots of parents come to us looking for a routine for their fresh little ones, but realistically …
A flexible routine for your newborn using E.A.S.Y Read More »
Predictability and consistency underpin a foundation of safety, security, and calmness in a child’s life. Following the same steps and setting up sleepy cues are the key to creating the ideal bedtime routine for your little one. It can take a few weeks for your child to get used to the steps and for their …
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A new year with new experiences and challenges. One of the important decisions you’ll have to make is deciding if you want your little one to go to a day care/ pre-school or stay at home with a nanny. The reasons for having to make this decision varies depending on your work commitments, arrival of a sibling or that …
A few easy fixes to Pre-school or Daycare worries!! Read More »
This regression is more commonly called a “progression” rather than a regression. It’s the first time your baby’s sleep patterns start to mature into more prominent sleep cycles. This means they can wake often and it can be really hard to fall asleep. Their sleep cycles are 30-45 min per nap and their nighttime sleep …
which white noise machine really is the best? we review a few available in South Africa!
Potentially ruining your babies sleep routine while on holiday is a reality. That unique and special routine you have been perfecting all year round.
