I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Can you Understand Newborn Baby Cries? | AD

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When we first became parents I had no idea what our new baby’s cries meant. Dave and I would go through a cycle of feed, wind, change, cuddle and then repeat until something worked and the crying subsided. With Little Man, our second baby, things were harder as he seemed to just cry all day and night for months.

Can you Understand Newborn Baby Cries?

Arriving home from hospital with a newborn is a daunting experience for any new parent – especially when the baby starts crying in a tone you don’t recognise. But the leading healthcare brand, Care, and qualified midwife and independent health visitor, Penny Lazellare, have passed on their advice to help you comfort your little one.

Here are the top nine reasons your baby might cry and what to do in each situation:

– Hunger

“Young babies’ brains are not developed enough to anticipate hunger”, says Penny. “Therefore when they realise they’re hungry, a message goes directly to the brain to alert the baby to let their carer know they need feeding. This can happen very quickly and the force and escalation of the cry often catches parents out and can be quite worrying.”

What to do: “If your baby has not been fed for 2- 4 hours then they may be hungry. If they are soothed immediately by a breast or bottle then that’s probably what they were trying to tell you. Over time, babies will learn to regulate their feeds and often manage to have longer gaps in between, which will help you anticipate when the feed is due and reduce crying.”

Can you Understand Newborn Baby Cries?

– Wet or dirty nappy

“All babies are different so some don’t mind a slightly dirty nappy while others will cry as soon as it has been filled”, explains Penny. “Often babies will open their bowels straight after feeding so if they start to cry after a feed, it may be that they have a dirty nappy.”

What to do: “A cry for a wet or dirty nappy is often mistaken for them still being hungry. Try to change your baby’s nappy frequently to avoid distress.”

– Tiredness

“Your baby yawning, rubbing their eyes, becoming fidgety, or disengaging are all signs of tiredness”, reveals Penny. “Once a baby becomes overtired, they find it really difficult to calm down again. This often causes anxiety for the parent and in turn the baby picks up on this and is even less likely to calm down.”

What to do: “A change of environment or someone different soothing the baby may help”, recommends Penny. “Or sometimes just allowing your baby to start using their own self- regulation; placing them in their cot with you nearby may actually give them permission to fall asleep.”

– Pain

“Cries from pain can be quite frightening and are often very different to those of hunger or tiredness”, says Penny. “They tend to be more high pitched and have quite a sudden onset.”

What to do: “Trust your gut instinct. If you think your baby’s cry is one of pain, take their temperature and check them over. It may just be that a piece of clothing is tight or they are in an uncomfortable position. If the cry continues seek medical advice.”

– Boredom

“The brains of young babies are wired to crave attention so they can start to learn about the world. For this reason they become bored very quickly and will often alert you on a regular basis that they want you”, explains Penny. “Although this can mean you find little time to get things done, it is very important to respond to these cries to ensure your baby’s brain develops.”

What to do: “Babies learn from you so try to set aside time to provide short periods of stimulating activities. This could just be talking to them or singing. They love your voice and eye contact. Try to avoid putting them in front of a TV. Even watching you hang the washing out is fun for them even if not for you!”

Can you Understand Newborn Baby Cries?

– Over stimulation

“This can be as hard to deal with as boredom. Babies’ brains are like sponges but can only take so much at a time. An over stimulated baby will become very fretful and can be difficult to settle which may be mistaken for many other things.”

What to do: “If your baby appears to be fretful and isn’t settling with rocking or cuddling, try taking them to a quiet low lit room and just hold them still, gently sshshhing and talking to them. It may take a little while to settle them but stick with it.”

– Wanting a cuddle

“Babies have emotional needs and having spent nine months tucked up in a nice cosy womb feeling secure, they can often feel a little lost when out in the big wide world”, adds Penny. “Cuddling babies is important for their emotional development and for growing their ability to self-regulate themselves.”

What to do: “Don’t be afraid to cuddle your baby. It will not make them clingy, in fact, it will help them become more independent.”

– Being too hot or too cold

“Babies have immature temperature regulation which means parents have to regulate it for them”, recommends Penny. “Babies lose heat from their heads so you should leave this uncovered. If a baby looks red with their crying it may be that they are too hot.”

What to do: “Start by removing a layer of clothing from your baby. You may also need to check their temperature to see if they are hot due to a fever. Equally babies may alert you to being cold by crying. Try to remember to always be aware that this may be a reason for their crying.”

– Transient Lactase Deficiency

The available evidence states that the immature digestive system of babies can struggle making enough lactase to digest the lactose (a natural milk sugar found in breast and formula milk) in their feed, which can induce colicky symptoms. This is called Transient Lactase Deficiency. Guidelines from both the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the NHS Choices website suggest that Transient Lactase Deficiency could be an underlying cause of infantile colic, and that a one week trial of a Lactase Enzyme Drop is worth a try in colicky infants.

“Transient Lactase Deficiency is a common occurrence in young babies”, says Penny. “It can make them very uncomfortable and difficult to settle, which can lead to increased stress for both baby and parent.”

What to do: “Introducing a lactase enzyme drop with feeds can often resolve the problem without having to move to or change formula.”

Looking back, we definitely went through this with Little Man. He would often cry for long periods, especially after feeding. Something like Care Co-Lactase Infant Drops could have really helped us as they are designed to reduce lactose content in milk, making digesting lactose easier for the baby without delaying the feeding process. The drops can be used from birth and can be added to breast milk or infant formula prior to feeding. We would have had to shift to expressed feeds for a while but it’s something I would have happily tried – as when you have a crying baby you will try anything to make them happy again.

Unlike other products, Care Co-Lactase Infant Drops allow the baby to be fed immediately – rather than having to wait half an hour for the drops to take effect – half an hour that is often such a long time when you have an inconsolable, hungry baby to deal with.

Can you Understand Newborn Baby Cries?

Care Co-Lactase Infant Drops are priced at £9.99 for 60 feeds and are available from Asda. You can find out more about the drops on their website.

Can you Understand Newborn Baby Cries?

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Comments

  1. Jade Ring - Raising the Rings says

    June 9, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    It’s so hard to know what they want. I’m happy to admit I was never particularly in tune with their cries, but I knew their routine like my life depended on it so I knew what they were crying for that way. Some of the advice here is great for mums bringing their babies home x

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  2. Rachel Bustin says

    June 9, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    Very helpful advice, my baby girl has passed this phase now, but I wish I read something like this when she was a newborn.

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  3. Nicola | Mummy to Dex says

    June 10, 2017 at 7:30 am

    Aww I miss these days so much! Dexter usually only cried when he was hungry or over tired so it made things quite easy for us. He was also really regular with his feeds- four hours to the minute! Gorgeous pics of your little ones as newborn. Seriously broody right now!!

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  4. Helpful Mum says

    June 10, 2017 at 9:04 am

    I remember reading in a book before I had children that their cries meant different things and I couldn’t believe it! Once I had a baby, I realised it was true and was amazed!

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  5. Karen, the next best thing to mummy says

    June 10, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    I am proud to say that when I was a child minder I could recognise the crys of the children I was looking after from other children in the toddler groups we attended

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  6. Laura - Dear Bear and Beany says

    June 10, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    These photos are gorgeous! I remember being told that babies have different cries for different things and thinking what are you on about, surely a cry is a cry! Whilst I may not have quite mastered what each cry sound was, I could tell in a crowded room if it was my baby crying or someone else’s. This is brilliant advice for parents and how I wish we’d had something like this x

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  7. Mini Travellers says

    June 10, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    It’s great advice Donna, it is sooo hard to know when they are first born

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  8. Sian QuiteFranklySheSaid says

    June 11, 2017 at 7:18 am

    Ooh this is interesting. Some of the ladies in my due date group have colicky babies so I will tell them about these drops x

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