First of all massive congratulations on your new little one.  For this sheet I am referring to a newborn as a baby up to 12 weeks old. This is often referred to as the fourth trimester and is a period of transition for the new baby as they move from the warm cosy womb to the new bright outside world.  New parents can benefit from some support and advice on how to settle them rather than teaching the baby any self soothing which is not possible at this age and not advisable. Remember it is not possible to spoil a newborn so enjoy this time! Given this transitional time, parents can help by replicating the womb.   This can be… Continue Reading