Trying to get baby to sleep

Unless you’re someone who always gets their eight hours and glides through the world feeling well-rested and ready for the day (lucky you, if so), you could probably do with improving your sleep . A good amount of good quality sleep is essential to our wellbeing. It forms the essential foundation to everything else we do – no matter how much meditation you’re doing or how many superfoods you’re eating, your health is going to suffer if your sleep isn’t where it needs to be. To help us get on track, Elisabeth Clare, the founder and director of MBST UK , shares her top tips to switch off , get to sleep more easily, and improve your wellbeing as a result. Check in on your diet Elisabeth tells Metro.co.uk: ‘What we put in our bodies can have a huge effect on our sleep and the cliché “you are what you eat” is certainly true when it comes to catching Zzzs at night. ‘While feeling tired during the day can have many of us reaching for caffeine, if we limit our … [Read more...] about Seven easy steps to better sleep and boosted wellbeing

The changes you’ll go through as a new parent can not be underestimated. Post-partum recovery, new ways of sleeping (or not so much of it) and breastfeeding difficulties are just some of the challenges new mums can face. But along with the new adjustment come many joys and it’s important to remember all newborns are different and will adjust at their own pace. One common issue that parents face is trouble feeding and while this may be due to breastfeeding and not latching properly, it can also be because of tongue-tie . So what exactly is tongue-tie? Well, in short, it is where the strip of skin connecting the baby’s tongue to the bottom of the mouth is shorter than usual. This means that babies with tongue-tie generally can not open their mouths wide enough to latch and feed correctly. It’s not hard to imagine the consequences of this. A very hungry and restless little one that will have difficulty settling and sleeping is frequently reported by concerned … [Read more...] about What is a tongue tie in babies and can it be fixed?

A mum has been grilled online for sharing the baby name she chose for her daughter. The woman made her child's name known when she posted snaps in a Disney group online. Her daughter was wearing sequinned bright pink Mickey Mouse ears and a gold crown. READ MORE: Dad mortified after wife goes behind his back with 'creepy' baby name choice Alongside the post, the mum revealed she chose the name "Aurora Maleficent" with her first name taking from Sleeping Beauty. But the middle name is the title character in the film of the same name which tells the story from the antagonist's point of view. The mum originally shared the pictures on Facebook alongside the caption: "Little Miss Aurora Maleficent." But then the images were shared on Reddit, where the post was titled: "From a Facebook Disney group I'm in..." Many Reddit users couldn't understand the idea behind naming the child after the protagonist and antagonist of the same story. One said: "I love Disney as … [Read more...] about Disney fan slammed for baby name choice as it leaves Reddit users ‘cringing’

Looking for ways to improve your sleep? You might want to try giving your next meal a superfood boost. It’s not an absolute guarantee that amending your diet will solve all your sleep woes, but the risk/reward ratio of trying some nutrient-rich meals and snacks checks out, in our opinion. With that in mind, here’s a list of seven superfoods that Birpal Virdee, pharmacist, wellness expert and co-founder of Supplement Guru , says could help you snooze better. Kiwi There are plenty of benefits to incorporating kiwis into your diet. ‘Not only are kiwis super nutritious, packed full of vital vitamins and minerals and supporting your digestive health, reducing inflammation and lowering cholesterol,’ says Birpal, ‘but they also have the potential to improve sleep quality. ‘Kiwis are rich in serotonin and antioxidants, both of which can improve sleep quality when eaten before you are about to sleep.’ Vitamin C We know that vitamin C can help keep our immune system … [Read more...] about These seven superfoods could help you get a better night’s sleep

People are taping their mouths shut overnight in the latest bizarre online trend—and one expert told Newsweek that the craze poses "serious" issues. The internet appears to be discovering the benefits of breathing through your nose, which are supported by health experts, but the method being used has been called into question. The idea is simple—take a small amount of tape and apply it to your middle of your lips to try to stop your mouth from opening at night. As the videos show, it's a very different look from the heavy movie mouth-taping that's done to keep people quiet. Despite mouth-taping having been around for some time, with even journals and experts looking into it, this method has been gaining traction on social media app TikTok, with creators showing how they do it and advising others to take part. The tag "#mouthtaping" has 23 million views across the platform and some videos on the technique have reached into the millions. Benefits of nose breathing Mouth … [Read more...] about Sleep expert issues “serious health risks” warning over viral TikTok trend

Published 31 August 2016 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A mother found a sac of "potentially deadly" baby spiders in a bunch of bananas she bought from Lidl. Caroline Bagshaw said a "horrible" dead adult spider and about 10 live babies fell out of the fruit in her kitchen. Geoff Grewcock, of Nuneaton and Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary , thought they were Brazilian Wandering Spiders whose "bite could kill you". Lidl told the BBC it was investigating and would compensate Ms Bagshaw for the cost of fumigating her home. More eight-legged updates A spokeswoman for Lidl said the supermarket needed a statement from a wildlife expert confirming the species of spider and a quote from fumigators to cover the cost. Ms Bagshaw bought the bananas from Lidl's Nuneaton branch. Mr Grewcock said the curled up spider was larger than a 50p but would have been at … [Read more...] about ‘Deadly’ spider babies found in Lidl Nuneaton bananas

Katie Price 's ex-boyfriend Kris Boyson has accused the former glamour model of attempting to break into his home. The 42-year-old reality star reportedly confronted her former lover in a heated screaming match on his door step last week. "She tried to force her way in and even attempted to climb through a window before trying to push her way through the door." Daily Star Online has reached out to Katie's representatives for a further comment. Katie claims she has proof of the visit and that she now knows he was giving "false promises." "He told me he wasn’t seeing anyone and was single – we had talked about getting married, babies and starting again. "In my opinion they were false promises." Single Katie also claimed Kris has been trying to get in touch with her via her pals, however she has blocked him. Kris and Bianca made their relationship official last week when Paul Gascoigne's daughter moved into Kris's home. … [Read more...] about Katie Price reported to police after ‘trying to break into Kris Boyson’s house’

HE is on a mission to help our pets  . . . and is here to answer YOUR questions. Sean, who is the head vet at tailored pet food firm tails.com, has helped with owners’ queries for ten years. He says: “If your pet is acting funny or is under the weather, or you want to know about nutrition or exercise, just ask. I can help keep pets happy and healthy.” Q) I HAVE an 18-year-old Burmese cat called Bella who has third- stage kidney disease but is not on medication. For the past couple of months she has started being very verbal throughout the night. Is she in pain? Do I need to consider having her put to sleep? I would hate to be keeping her here for selfish reasons if she is suffering. But I feel if I take her to the vet they will suggest putting her to sleep as they said last year she only had months left and not years. Read More on Paws & Claws PAWS & CLAWS From a tearful labrador to a sickly cat — your pet queries … [Read more...] about From a cat with kidney disease to dog with fleas — your pet queries answered

Published 2 May 2017 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A woman and her seven-month-old baby were forced to vacate their home for more than three days after hundreds of tropical spiders were found in a banana. Gemma Price, 30, was mid-mouthful of the banana when she made the discovery. Pest controllers, called in by Asda where the fruit was bought from, told Ms Price they were possibly Brazilian wandering spiders. Gemma's baby boy was sleeping next to her when the spiders appeared. Wildlife expert Geoff Grewcock, of Nuneaton and Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary, said a bite from this type of spider "could kill you". You might also like: 'Painful erection' spiders found in family's fruit Are spiders often found in fruit? "I had brought a banana up to my bedroom and opened it and I think I must have broken an egg sack because hundreds of these tiny … [Read more...] about ‘Deadly spiders’ in banana force family from County Durham home

YOU may think that you’ll have to spend a small fortune to turn your house into your dream home - but that may not actually be the case. A number of interior experts spoke to Homes & Gardens and revealed some of their top tips to make your home look expensive, all without breaking the bank. Choose furniture that has character Rather than having all your furniture match, it can actually look nicer, and more expensive, to add some character to your living space. Decorating with antiques is a great way to make any home look just that bit more expensive. For a totally unique space you can try mixing antiques and newer finds. MORE IN HOME & GARDEN SLEEP KNOWLEDGE I’m an interior design expert — your sheet color can impact your sleep INFERIOR DESIGN I’m an interior design pro - the tacky decor to avoid for a classy home Add character and texture with panelling Wall panelling can completely elevate … [Read more...] about I’m an interiors expert – 11 hacks to make your home look expensive on a budget