There are numerous myths about how babies sleep. To better understand the way babies sleep, it is essential to look back into the past. Even in the Stone Age, babies needed close physical contact with adults in order to survive. The loss of this contact exposed them to danger from dangerous animals, hypothermia or being forgotten. Babies therefore instinctively and constantly search for physical closeness. This tendency is deeply rooted in our genes. If we were to swap our babies with...
Simone Hauer reports: A baby's sleep is one of the main concerns for new parents in the first few months of life. Sleep is just as essential as breathing - nothing works without it. But how can we best support our little ones' sleep so that the whole family gets enough rest? This is a question that is on many parents' minds, and although there is no magic solution, understanding babies' natural sleep needs can make a big difference.
My Hummy · 15 November 2021
Bettina Dutzler has put the My Hummy to the test: Again and again I hear from parents and read in various Facebook groups: "You need the My Hummy! Your child sleeps great with it, mine sleeps THROUGH the night since we got it" and other similar comments. But is that really true? I'm always sceptical about miracle cures. Especially when it comes to baby sleep. What's the truth about this Hummy, does it pay off? So I bought a second-hand My Hummy and here's what I make of it.
This blog post by Anna Bogner-Gombotz is intended to encourage you to follow your own path when it comes to night weaning. In this article, she shares her expertise in breastfeeding and sleep coaching and her experiences with her own two children.