Separation Anxiety
As your baby reaches 6 months, many parents are feeling a little more confident, the newborn fog is clearing and your child is taking small steps towards independence. Perhaps you can grab a shower or make some food while they play for short periods under a play mat....
Travelling with children…UK edition!
Travelling with children...UK editionFind out if you should throw out your child's routine (along with your sanity!) when you go on holiday.Whilst some of us may be jetting off to far away lands this summer, the vast majority will yet again be holidaying within our...
Eat your way to sleep
EAT YOUR WAY TO SLEEPHow to make nutrition work for your child's sleepThis week is Healthy Eating Week (14th to 20th June 2021), a campaign from the British Nutrition Foundation to help us all improve our health and wellbeing. We all know that eating a healthy...
Formula = Fuller = More Sleep?
FORMULA = FULLER = MORE SLEEP?Will offering a bottle really get you and your child a better nights sleep?It's World Milk Day on 1st June, and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate it, than to address the most commonly asked question that I receive about milk....
Stepping out of lockdown
Stepping out of lockdownThe impact on our mental health and sleepWe've already started on our journey out of lockdown, with many businesses and services able to open once more. Baby groups are back on, albeit under a slightly different guise, outside meet ups can...
Secrets of a Night Nanny
Secrets of a Night NannyParenting hacks and tips to maximise sleep and make life with a newborn (or newborns!) that little bit easier!Each time I work with a new family, it is always fascinating to be reminded of just how unaware new parents generally are. There's...
It’s time to Spring Forward!
It's time to Spring ForwardBritish Summer Time begins on Sunday 28th MarchTips to help your child with the transition It’s that time of year again where we lose an hour of sleep, as British Summer Time begins on Sunday 28th March. For those tired parents with early...
Baby bonding – is it love at first sight?
BABY BONDINGIs it love at first sight?It's February, the month of love, so what better way to think about love than the special bond you and your baby can create together to form a lifelong relationship built on trust, affection and security? Did you know that...
Tips for taking newborn photos at home
TIPS ON HOW TO TAKE NEWBORN PHOTOS AT HOME USING YOUR OWN CAMERA Bringing a baby into your home is a moment that you want to capture. While some of you may book a professional to photograph your baby, some of us are excited at the idea of capturing our newborn’s first...
The Gift Of Sleep This Christmas
Ask any parent in December what they really want for Christmas and you can guarantee that high up there on the list is SLEEP. Yes, large quantities of mulled wine and mince pies will definitely help get you through the worst of the sleep deprivation, but what about...
5 reasons to consider a night nanny
Hiring a night nanny is typically not at the top of most people’s priority list when you’re expecting a baby. There’s getting through the pregnancy to worry about, wondering how on earth this baby is going to get OUT, and then if you’ve given any thoughts about after...
Coping with the ‘Fall Back’
How to help your baby or child adjust to the clocks changing As British Summer Time comes to an end this weekend, non-parents will be looking forward to an extra hour in bed on Sunday morning. But anyone with young children will know, that rarely happens when you have...
Lockdown anxiety in young children
Lockdown anxiety in young childrenHow to protect sleep when it's more important than everSleep is always a key function to our health, but now more than ever it’s important for both our physical health and immune function, as well as our mental health and anxiety. Is...
Lockdown Naps
Lockdown napsHas staying in changed the way our little ones nap? Since we’ve been in lockdown, it appears that babies and children fall into one of two categories for naps. Either they’ve been craving an uninterrupted routine with snuggles in their cot so are...
Best of…sleeping bags
Best of...sleeping bagsFind out the HushaBoo best buys and recommendations HushaBoo Product Feature The wonderful British Autumn is now in full swing as the weather has definitely taken a colder turn since last week. So this month we are looking at ways to help your...
Sleep Myths and Facts
Sleep myths & factsThe truth behind some commonly asked questionsWhen you spend a certain amount of time among other parents, you begin to hear some common questions or statements that, whilst they may have an element of truth, may not necessarily apply to you or...
I love starting my day at 4am! (Says no parent. Ever.)
I love starting my day at 4am! (Says no parent. Ever.)Tips for early rising in babies, toddlers & young children.Tips for early rising in toddlers and young children. Early rising in older babies, toddlers and children is a very common sleep issue that parents...
The Importance of Sleep
The importance of sleepSleep is crucial for everyone, no matter the age!Sleep is important for babies and young children as it is vital for their functioning, rest and development. During sleep, the body goes through many processes which facilitate all three of the...
Welcome to HushaBoo
Welcome to HushaBoo!Hushaboo.co.uk is now live!This is a really exciting time for me to be able to grow with HushaBoo and to explore new areas, both in a geographical and business sense. And of course with every new family I work with I always learn something new, so...
Blogged by Emma Osborne, Paediatric Sleep Specialist, founder of HushaBoo & Mum to one little boy!
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