By Jolandi Becker - MD of Good NightOften breastfeeding and sleep are thought to be part of two different worlds. Many people will tell you that your child won’t be able to sleep through the night until you stop breastfeeding. Tell that to my daughter...
By Magriet Rothman - Good Night ConsultantThe moment I found out I was pregnant with my second child I was in tears. These were tears of a combination of emotions: joy, happiness, fulfilment and panic. My husband and I always wanted two children, but we didn’t expect them...
By Jonel Basson - Good Night ConsultantYou reluctantly open your eyes. It’s still dark outside, but something very familiar called you out of dreamland – it’s your little one’s voice calling for his Mommy. You glance over at the clock just to realize that, yet again, your child has...
By Steffen Becker - Parent to Oscar and EmmiWomen have a distinct advantage over men in the game we call parenting, which is that they get to “meet” the little one roughly 9 months before daddy does. Just imagine a group of three friends. Two...
By Christiaan Kriel - Husband of Sleep Consultant Carla KrielOn 16th June we celebrate Fathers’ Day and this has me thinking… What is my primary responsibility as a father? What contributes to my ability to perform in this role? I’m am blessed with two beautiful...
By Sunette Joubert - Good Night ConsultantBusting the myth:How often have you come across parents that argue it is best to keep a baby up during the day, as it makes for better sleep at night?Well, this is certainly one myth that is worth busting....
By Jolandi Becker – MD Good NightOften parents feel guilty about the need to want their babies or children to sleep. “Why can’t I wake up so many times for my baby if they need that?” While the fact remains that inevitably there is a time...
By Nicky Kyle - Good Night Sleep Consultant“It would be easy they said”“What is there to it? Just feed them and let them sleep”“I can’t wait to dress it up in cute little outfits and take Anne Geddes inspired photos ALL day long!”“They are so...
By Lize Snyman - DieticianOver the past few years many health experts voiced their opinions loudly on social media regarding the many dangers that dietary sugar pose to our health while very few articles ever consider the merits thereof. When you consider dietary sugar intake in terms of one’s...
By Jolandi Becker - Good Night Managing DirectorSafe sleep should be one of the first things parents are concerned about when creating their child’s sleep environment. It is vitally important and often neglected. Forget about décor and theme (for now!), here's my top tips...