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Making Babies Smile
Today, like any other day, is buzzing with activity in Nicole's home, just like many other busy working parents who have a schedule that...
Babysmiles
Sep 195 min read
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Separation Anxiety in Babies and Toddlers
It totally breaks your heart to leave your baby crying with someone else as you hurriedly walk away. The emotion is unbearable. You see...
Babysmiles
Aug 195 min read
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Day Sleeps & Happy Wake Time
Day Sleep Achieving good sleep during the day can be just as difficult as the night for parents with a tired infant. The advice about...
Babysmiles
Jul 117 min read
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Q&A: Room Sharing
Q: “How long do you suggest a baby sleep in mum and dad's room. My baby is four month old and I really feel I need my own space at...
Babysmiles
Jun 212 min read
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Overstimulated Baby
You’ve seen lots of babies, tucked in their prams, being pushed around the shopping centres wide eyed and what appears to be very...
Babysmiles
May 242 min read
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Q&A: Expectant Parents & Preparation
Q: Â I'm expecting my first baby in 16 weeks. What should I do to prepare? I have no experience with babies; expect passing them back to...
Babysmiles
Mar 212 min read
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Fear, Anger or Pain: Why Do Babies Cry?
It is not easy to know why a newborn cries, especially amongst first-time parents. Although the main reasons are hunger, pain, anger and...
Babysmiles
Mar 143 min read
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Play Ideas: 6 – 9 Months
Help babies play, because play matters. Here are some age appropriate activities  that will stimulate and help develop your baby:...
Babysmiles
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Coping With New Baby Jealousy
What to do when your toddler isn’t playing happy families. You loved being a parent the first time, and you decided the timing was right...
Babysmiles
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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What Every New Parent Needs to Know ...
New to the world of parenthood? Feeling lost and confused? It doesn’t help that you have probably heard countless horror stories from...
Babysmiles
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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Expert Advice: 6-12 Month Routine
Routine is still extremely important in your child's life. By now you would have adapted your routine, to fit your childs sleeping and...
Babysmiles
Jul 26, 20246 min read
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Nicole's 15 Quick and Essential Tips for New Parents
Have a simple & realistic routine that has guidelines rather than planned and timed intervals to the minute. 6am – 6pm. Awake time is...
Babysmiles
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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Q&A: Books to Read for a New Mum?
Q: "My first baby is due in a month. I've never so much held a baby let alone fed, bathed and settled one. I'm overwhelmed at the thought...
Babysmiles
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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What Every New Parent Needs to Know ...
New to the world of parenthood? Feeling lost and confused? It doesn’t help that you have probably heard countless horror stories from...
Babysmiles
Apr 18, 20243 min read
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Wake Up to Sleep Secrets
For many parents, getting babies and children to go to bed - and stay there - can be frustrating.
Babysmiles
Apr 4, 20242 min read
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