Riff Raff Ramblings — 0-1 years old

Should I put my baby into a routine? When should I sleep train my baby? How do I get my baby to sleep? These are all common questions for new parents and there is a lot of talk around having your baby in a routine and sleep training which can all seem daunting and confusing for new parents.

Your little bundle of joy can get a little fussy sometimes. Sometimes, as new parents, you just don’t know what to do to alleviate the situation. Other than the helplessness, it’s difficult to get a good night's sleep as well. This is because babies sleep intermittently throughout the day and night, and it’s pretty hard to be asleep while your baby is awake. Eventually, your sleep gets interrupted. White noise is a...

Coming into the end of the year is a very exciting time, however having multiple events on can be overwhelming for new parents and babies. It is important that you set healthy boundaries with family members and friends to ensure you can enjoy yourself too.

Hey, mamas and proud papas! Did you know that tummy time is an absolute must for your little bundle of joy? Full of physical, social, and emotional benefits; tummy time is a long standing practice recommended by doctors and implemented by parents. While it may sound quite drab, it’s anything but! Here are some tummy time hacks for your baby that will excite and engage them during this special floor...

Taking your baby or child to a day-care centre is an exciting time! Not only will they spend the day away from you, they will learn to listen to teachers, share and play with others, and develop different skills that will help shape who they are and how they learn! When spending a day away from home, regardless of your child’s age or stage, there are some important things you...

The overriding public health message ‘breast is best’ makes women feel that there are only two choices to feed their baby: 1) to breastfeed and be seen as a good mother or 2) to bottle feed and be considered a bad mother. But in reality, the way that you feed your baby does not make you a good or a bad mother and there are lots of different options for feeding your baby.

Comfort items can be a really helpful tool for your child for many years to come. Comfort items can reassure your child when they’re not with you, help them sleep, comfort them and help them feel at home when they are in a strange place. Comfort items can be a Riff Raff Sleep Toy, a blanket, a dummy or an item of the parents clothing. 

It’s no secret that infants and children thrive off routine and consistency in their day to day activities. They LOVE a predictable world and it’s no different when it comes to their sleep habits. Routines and great sleep certainly go hand in hand. As parents, we naturally become accustomed to and reliant on our routines and the routines of our children too.

Overtired baby? Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there and often, it’s not pleasant!! Have you heard yourself saying that your little one ‘just isn’t tired’ or they’re always ‘fighting sleep’? Instead, it’s very likely that your child is overtired!