Riff Raff Ramblings

Do you love the idea of a more gentle approach as you support your baby to sleep? Here’s five simple and caring ways to assist your baby on the path to self settling. As a parent (or mum to be) it probably didn’t take long to come across the terms ‘self settling’ and ‘self soothing’. They’re both important skills however many consider them to be one and the same (it’s easy...

Alright mumma and pappa bears, buckle up! We are about to teach you all about why swaddling your baby is an important skill to have as a new parent (or if you need a quick refresher). If you can master the magic of swaddling, you and your baby are on track to getting some more sleep! The good news? It’s not rocket science and has been practiced by parents since...

Before you know it, your little bundle of joy will make their debut in your home. Are you ready? While no one is ever truly “ready” to become a parent, they can make their home more welcoming, organized, and efficient for a new baby and their very demanding (but adorable) needs. Here are a few ways you can ensure that all your i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed when...

Our aim is to teach babies healthy sleep habits and positive sleep associations.  There are 2 parts to this process.  Building a bond.  Building sleep associations.

There are a couple of things that Riff Raff Sleep Toys and the Lulla Doll have in common - one is that their primary objective is to support infants and toddlers to go to sleep and stay asleep longer and another is that they both use sound as one means to achieve this. And let's face it - getting more sleep is the no 1 reason parents are looking at either of...

A transitional object, otherwise known as a comforter or lovey, is an item used to provide psychological comfort for babies and toddlers especially in unusual or unique situations, or at bedtime for small children.  

Pacifiers can sometimes be a really helpful soothing tool for many little ones and we’re certainly not averse to using one when required. If your child uses a pacifier and they sleep solidly without having to wake to look for it to be replaced both during the day and night, then there is no need to worry about getting rid of it until such a time where it does become...

It is well known that quality sleep is undoubtably a fundamental element in an infant’s healthy development. From their busy brain to their tiny tummy, there are incredible amounts of growth and development that happens when your baby gets good quality sleep. Therefore, it absolutely makes sense to create healthy sleep habits for your little one from the very beginning. After all, our babies only know what we teach them...

Choose your timing wisely. The most common reason I see cot to bed transitions fail is because the move to the bed has been done when your little one is too young. I recommend making the transition when your little ones are 2 ½ years old and over. In fact, the closer to 3 years the better. This is for a few reasons. Firstly, we want your little one to...

One common concern people have before purchasing our toy is ‘Why doesn’t it play all night?’  ‘Why does it not play all night?   This toy is not designed to ‘put your baby to sleep’.  We believe sleep and healthy sleep habits are a lifelong skill - a journey that starts as a tiny infant and goes on throughout adulthood.  

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.

1. Watch out for micro-sleeps! It’s really important to make sure your little one isn’t taking opportunities in their awake period to doze, lull or wind down. The reason is that this can absolutely cause them to gain a second wind and resist sleep time ahead. So if your little one is getting even remotely drowsy or really lulling on a feed, it’s likely that once they finish that they...