“Being a mother is one of the most rewarding jobs on earth and also one of the most challenging. It is sometimes difficult to reconcile the fantasy of what you thought motherhood would be like with reality. Take care of yourself.” Debra Gilbert Rosenberg Motherhood is a journey; for no two women is this journey…
Parenting can take exhaustion to a whole new level with a household that isn’t sleeping. How often does it feel like the measure of your success as a parent ( by just about every baby “authority” you know) is how long/often your baby or toddler sleeps? Bizarre. And so much pressure from social media bloggers,…
This interview segment on “the first six weeks with your newborn” forms part of the complete Bountyvision DVD program which is provided by Bauer Media to all Maternity Hospitals around Australia.
Here is a routine which can be used as a guide for the average, healthy toddler aged 12 – 15 months still needing two day sleeps. It’s important to remember that each child is different in terms of their development, sleep, playtime and dietary needs which may vary. I would encourage you to trust your…
Mamamia has recently launched a new Podcast series called “Year One” which is all about how to help you as a new parent, survive and enjoy, the first year of your child’s life. The Podcast series gives you practical, expert advice from an in house “dream team” of baby experts and I was delighted to…
In Episode 5 of this Podcast Series from Mamamia, Holly and Christie ask me for my best tips on venturing out of the house for the first time with your new baby. This is going to take some serious planning for two! Breastfeeding in public, best coffee hub with a pram in tow, change facilities…
Mothercraft For Babies is a team of qualified and highly skilled Mothercraft nurses who will come to your home and help you solve problems around feeding/sleeping/routines for your baby or toddler In Sydney, Central Coast and Newcastle. Recently I have been working with mums where my little customer has had older siblings. There is a common…
A Mothercraft nurse has specialist paediatric training and qualifications in Postnatal and Early Childhood care for newborns through to pre schoolers. Our aim is to guide parents through one on one advice/counselling and “hands on” support. Our knowledge and training includes lactation and breastfeeding, responsive sleep and settle strategies, feeding issues, routine management, assessing milestone…
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The really hot days are upon us, so if you don’t have air-conditioning these suggestions will help keep you and baby more comfortable. An effective way to manage the temperature at home is to open all the suitable windows and balcony doors overnight to allow the cooler night air in. Then close same at the…
