Kiddipedia Newborn Guide 2022

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Newborn Guide

Introduction What could be more beautiful than bringing a new life into the world? It is undoubtedly incomparable and unparalleled with anything else.

From a baby’s first heartbeat to the moment you hold your newborn in your hands, the journey to parenthood is a treasured time.

Bringing a new life into the world although an absolute honour, is the single most challenging yet important task a person can undertake.

To help, we have created a Newborn Guide as a resource to support and educate both expecting and new parents through expert information and advice.

This guide will also provide parents, friends and families with leading products and services that make practical, and thoughtful gift ideas.

In addition, we put a spotlight on Kiddipedia’s partners, leading experts and thought leaders to deliver supportive messages to help you be the best parent you can be.

The aim of the guide is to help and make a difference; I hope that it does that for you.

Much love,

Rach xoxo

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Contents This Newborn Guide is split into 4 sections: Pregnancy, Labour, Newborn Baby & Baby. Each section contains articles from our ‘Subject Matter Experts’ along with inspiring products to help and inspire in each stage of your journey.

Pregnancy

7 - 20

Labour

21 - 30

Newborn

31 - 49

Baby

50 – 70

Subject Matter Experts: Kiddipedia was created to help make a difference to support the everyday busy parent and assist them to be all they can be, and to give children the best life possible - all with view of building a bigger, stronger Australia.

In the following pages, enjoy articles curated from our subject matter experts and through leaders. We have split articles into the following 4 sections to make it easy for you to find the articles most relevant to you.

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Pregnancy How to Make Your Pregnancy a Positive and Comfortable Experience Are you pregnant and want to make sure your pregnancy is a comfortable and positive experience? Do you want to learn how to take care of your body during this transformative journey? Well, you’ve come to the right place!

Dr Kerry Falzon Dr. Kerry Falzon (Chiropractor) is the principal chiropractor and founder of Our Family Chiropractor.

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How a Woman’s Body Changes during Pregnancy Your body undergoes significant change throughout your pregnancy to make room for your growing baby. The uterus increases significantly in size and weight during pregnancy.

Its volume can increase 500-1000 times the size of a nonpregnant woman’s uterus, and its weight increases from 70g to around 1kg at full-term.

Rachel Simpson Rachel Simpson is a Women’s Health Educator for women who want to understand their bodies.

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Pregnancy Preparing your Relationship for Parenthood Preparing for parenthood can be both exciting and daunting. As expectant parents, we seek advice wherever possible about birth, feeding, sleeping, prams and car seats – but, what about our relationship?

Megan Kozak Relationships Educator, Couples Counsellor, and co-founder of Lighthouse Relationships.

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What to Do to Get Ready for a Baby The preparation for welcoming a baby to the family is typically portrayed to involve a flurry of activity, painting the room in blue or pink, filling it with stuffed toys and all-thethings, baby showers and excitement. Pregnant women are presented either as glowing, healthy women being loved on in all directions, floating happily through life, or extremely uncomfortable women shovelling pickles and ice cream into

Aimee Sing Aimee is a pregnancy, birth and postnatal doula, lactation consultant (IBCLC), consumer advocate, infant massage and baby yoga practitioner.

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Preparing for your New-born (Mindfully) I would say that in life some things go to plan, and many things don’t go to plan. This is certainly true for having a baby as much as anything else in life. As much as I tried to plan my pregnancy, what my life with a baby would be like, and what kind of mother I would be, none of these plans eventuated in the way I had thought. But don’t be

Krissy Regan Krissy Regan is The Wellness Poet, an Author, Poet, Speaker and Wellness Warrior! She creates stories and poems that in-spire and connect people to themselves and the world

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Parenthood is the greatest adventure you can ever go on.

And with a tiny partner in crime by your side, there’s all kinds of fun to be had and mischief to be made.

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Pregnancy Pregnancy and Back Pain: What You Need to Know Pregnancy represents one of the most magical times in the life of any woman. While the miracle of birth cannot be denied, it is also an unfortunate fact that many women will suffer from a handful of unwanted side effects. One common issue involves mild to severe back pain.

Matthew Holmes Matthew Holmes is the Clinical Director at Focal Allied Health, whose services include physiotherapy treatments for back pain and other common musculoskeletal conditions.

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Private VS Public Health Care Service So you’ve done the test and you’re pregnant, congratulations! What now. A whole heap of decisions need to be made including what type of care for you and your baby do you want and will you go to the local public hospital or a private one.In Australia, we are lucky to have options, both with their own advantages and disadvantages.

AProf Gino Pecoraro Associate Prof Gino Pecoraro is a nationally recognised, Brisbane based senior obstetrician and gynaecologist working out of the Wesley Private Hospital.

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10 Common Pre & Postnatal Health Questions Following a program that has been designed by a Physiotherapist in line with evidence-based practice for exercise during pregnancy ensures that you’re not only working out safely, but also working on the things that are going to be most important for your body as you grow your tiny human. I would love it if everyone could see a Pelvic

Ashleigh Mason Keep it Cleaner’s Physiotherapist & Women’s Health Educator

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Meet SNOObear! This cuddly teddy has a white noise sound machine that plays the same sounds babies love in SNOO, plus a few new sounds, all designed by America’s white-noise guru, Dr. Harvey Karp.

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A must-have for the modern mum: perfect for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding and beyond! This nursing dress is chic, yet comfy enough to sleep in. In other words, it’s almost as good a multi-tasker as you are.

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Pregnancy What You Need to Know About the Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy and Postpartum I’m sure you’ve heard the words “pelvic floor” mentioned here and there. Perhaps, you’ve been told to “do your kegels at the traffic lights” at some stage in your life. But the truth is, there is a lot to know and understand about the pelvic floor and it becomes incredibly important in pregnancy and postpartum.

Chloe de Winter Chloe de Winter is the founder of online Pilates studio, Go Chlo Pilates.

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Pregnancy & Your Pelvic Floor As all pregnant women would testify, a fetus growing into a tiny baby puts pressure on your bladder. This causes you to do more laps to the bathroom than an Olympic relay. As the husband of a 3-time pregnancy champion, I’m just as awake as she is for those dashes to the bathroom. During our second pregnancy, my wife was surprised how less in control she was of those full bladder urges.

Dr Sami Karam Dr Sami Karam was a guest lecturer at the University of Western Sydney Osteopathy program and is a fully registered AHPRA practitioner and a member of the

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The Importance of the Pelvic Floor The pelvic floor muscles (PFM’s) play a significant role in women’s health and quality of life. But often, it is not until we experience dysfunction, pain or lack of control that we begin to pay extra attention to this part of our body. The PFM’s are responsible for so much more than keeping it dry and controlling the bladder. They work in harmony with the thoracic diaphragm, the muscle that facilitates breathing.

Matilda Andersson Matilda has been working with the body and movement as a personal trainer, yoga teacher and movement coach for over a decade.

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Pregnancy When to Seek Help? Pre / Postnatal Depression While depression and anxiety can occur at any stage in life we know it is more likely for women to experience depression during pregnancy, and for up to a year following childbirth. Depression at this stage can have serious and lasting impacts for both mother and baby. Often unnecessary shame and isolation can discourage many new

Sam from Positive Mind Works Sam is the Director and Principal Psychologist of an Online Psychology service called Positive Mind Works. Having grown up in the outback Sam was all too aware that

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What is the Ideal Pregnancy Weight Gain?

The notion of ‘eating quantity for two’ is outlandish and long discarded. You don’t have to eat for two adults. It’s a tiny little bud of life in your tummy and not a big fat elephant in the room. However, you are eating nutrition for two. What a woman eats and drinks during pregnancy is her baby’s main source of nourishment. Therefore, you must

Dr Tanya Unni Dr Tanya Unni is the Director of the Amtan Medical Group which she co-founded with her husband and grew to include eight clinics on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

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Pregnancy Nutrition Tips We all know that a healthy diet is important during pregnancy, but despite this, 100% of Australian pregnant women don’t meet their recommended nutritional needs.[1] With morning sickness, hormone fluctuations and conflicting advice from friends and family already coming at you, it can feel difficult to get the right foods into your body. But nutrition during pregnancy can be simple, leaving you and

Melanie McGrice Melanie McGrice is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, one of the few dietitians in Australia to achieve that status. Her success has made her an in-demand

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Most ‘standard’ children's mattresses are made from polyurethane foam and a combination of synthetic materials like polyester and nylon. There have been many studies conducted into the toxicity of these materials and the negative health effects that have been linked to them, from being carcinogenic, causing endocrine disruption, and even leading to breathing difficulties. The Natural Bedding Company cot and bassinet mattresses are thoughtfully designed and handcrafted from purely natural materials. The organic and natural components used in the mattress’ construction creates a natural sleeping environment that is extremely low in VOCs and free of harmful toxins or synthetics. Every mattress is tested to comply with the AS/NZS Voluntary Standard for firmness to ensure your child can sleep safely and comfortably. Our team is available Monday to Saturday between 10am-4pm to answer any questions you may have, 1300 991 255.

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Incy Interiors Incy Interiors was founded in 2011 by Mum and interiors enthusiast, Kristy Withers. The business transpired from an opportunity Kristy saw after an unexpectedly difficult search for her son Oscar’s first ‘big boy bed’. This merger of a frustrated but extremely ambitious mother saw the birth of Incy and with that, the launch of high quality designer kids furniture in Australia.

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Make teething time a little easier and a little more fun with a Jellystone Designs’ teether toy!

Made from 100% non-toxic silicone, Jellystone Designs’ teethers are the safe, sensory option for little ones.

Globally recognised and awarded for their multifunctionality, Jellystone Designs’ stylish teethers also make wonderful sensory toys for little ones. The smooth silicone hits all the right sore spots in bubs mouth while the unique textures are perfect for little fingers to discover. Their toys help to relieve teething pain in a way that promotes sensory exploration and learning.

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Labour Postpartum 101: Everything You Need to Know Before You Give Birth Why everyone is obsessing over the fourth trimester. After 9 months of growing a human, and going through all the bodily changes that women experience; there is still another 3 months of change and growth to go! It’s referred to as postpartum, or the fourth trimester.

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Preparing for your New-born (Mindfully) I would say that in life some things go to plan, and many things don’t go to plan. This is certainly true for having a baby as much as anything else in life. As much as I tried to plan my pregnancy, what my life with a baby would be like, and what kind of mother I would be, none of these plans eventuated in the way I had thought. But don’t be frightened, hindsight is an amazing thing and in hindsight I

Krissy Regan Krissy Regan is The Wellness Poet and Founder of Mindful Mums Queensland. She is author of 3 new books.

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Labour Epidural Pain Relief in Labour For some women, labour and childbirth can be a liberating and validating experience, trusting the power of the female body to conquer one of nature’s most primal, earthy and truly natural events. The rhythmic uterine tightenings are not called contractions but rather “surges” that facilitate the ultimate release of their precious bundle of new life into the world. These women relish in the sensations that the

AProf Gino Pecoraro Associate Prof Gino Pecoraro is a nationally recognised, Brisbane based senior obstetrician and gynaecologist working out of the Wesley Private Hospital.

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Pregnancy Yoga and How It Can Help With Labour and Birth Pregnant? Congratulations! For most women, this will be one of the most exciting times of your life. For some women though, while still magical, it can also be a time where joints stiffen up, you feel bloated, your back may hurt and you generally feel a bit “blah”, especially if morning sickness comes into play in a big way!

Trudy Vains Trudy Vains has a passion for all things birth. She is a Pregnancy and Post Natal Yoga Teacher, Child Birth Educator and attends birth in the role of a Birth Doula.

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Proactively Build Antenatal Pelvic Floor Conditioning Pelvic floor muscle exercises have been shown to decrease the risk of urinary incontinence (leakage) during pregnancy and after birth by 62% (Woodley, 2020).

Thankfully, women’s secret business is out from behind closed doors. Owing to increased openness, robust

Renata Asinelli Renata Asinelli is a dedicated women’s and pelvic health physiotherapist with her own stories to tell.

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Silver Cross The groundbreaking product Silver Cross makes today are the result of over 140 years of great British design, engineering and innovation.

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Labour How Pilates Helps Strengthen the Pelvic Floor Pilates can be incredibly beneficial for the pelvic floor, if these muscles are engaged correctly. Regular Pilates can help strengthen the pelvic floor; however, it is also equally important to learn how to relax this group of muscles. The relaxation and the engagement of the pelvic floor are both learned skills that Pilates teaches. We hear again and again that Pilates is beneficial for the pelvic floor, but why?

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Choosing Your Birth Setting Homebirths: In the Home or the Hospital?

Homes and hospitals–they might not seem to have a whole lot in common, except for the fact that they both begin with the letter H. But homebirth and hospital birth can and do co-exist though that is sometimes hard to reconcile. We are so accustomed to categorization in our society–something has to be either/or, this or that.

Anne Margolis Anne Margolis is a Registered Nurse, Licensed Nurse Midwife, Certified Yoga Teacher with specialties in Prenatal and Postpartum, Licensed Femme! Teacher and

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What is a Doula?

I remember the first time I ever heard the word, at work, pregnant with my first child. A customer asked how my pregnancy had been treating me, and proudly announced that she was a doula. I smiled, nodded politely, finished her order and continued about my day- having absolutely no idea what she was talking about.

Laura LaGinestra Laura LaGinestra, of Better Birth Doula- Central Coast, is a certified birth doula and postpartum doula living in North Avoca, NSW.

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Sophie la girafe Sophie la girafe has been a must-have toy for the past 60 years. She was born on May 25th 1961 on Saint Sophie’s Day! This year, she is turning 60! Sophie la girafe is still handmade in France from a 100% natural rubber derived from the latex of the Hevea tree and high-quality food grade paint.

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Labour Relaxing into Labour with Oxytocin Of all the most rapidly increasing concerns in childbirth today, by far the one that concerns me the most is medical induction.

Often this is done as a routine precaution for a variety of reasons or because hospital policy deems a woman is ‘over her due date’. Induced labour can be indicated as necessary due to health concerns for the mother or baby, however, inducing (starting) or augmenting (speeding up) a woman’s labour can often lead to other interventions.

Australian Doula College The Australian Doula College (ADC) is an integrated organisation working in collaboration with Preparing the Way, providing education, support and continuity of care Birth and End of Life...

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5 Top Tips on How to Have a Better Birth It can be so easy to get bogged down with all the well-meaning dos and don’ts that are thrown your way when you find yourself pregnant for the first time. There is an ocean of information that you no doubt find your self-drowning in and a list of products as tall as an Empire State building that you are led to believe you need. I like to simplify some of that for parents by offering my five top tips on how to have a better birth and remind them that all their newborn needs are them.

Renee Adair Renee Adair is the founder and director of the Australian Doula College, the Groundwork Program and the ADC's charity-arm Doula Heart Network.

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How to Prepare for Labour and Birth We prepare ourselves for so many of life’s big transitions. Take your wedding day for example. You seek out advice and information, you research and ask questions, you explore all of your options and most of us diet and exercise cause you want to look a million bucks in that beautiful dress you probably spent too much on. So why do the majority of women in our culture not approach preparing for labour and birth with the same gusto?

Renee Adair Renee Adair is the founder and director of the Australian Doula College, the Groundwork Program and the ADC's charity-arm Doula Heart Network.

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Labour Partner Support in labour – Do’s and Don’ts So, you have found out you and your wife/partner are having a baby, and in amongst all of the joy and possible shock of discovering you are going to be a parent, you suddenly cast your mind forward to the day of the birth. Hmmmmm.Interestingly for men today, we are only one generation in when it comes to dads being fully present at birth and women having the expectation that their partner/hubby will be their all knowing, amazing labour support person.

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Everything You Need to Take to Birthing Suite Some people have an innate ability all their life to pack lightly – and I’m unashamedly not one of them. So this article is about being totally and utterly prepared for the arrival of a baby, not partially or reasonably prepared, but extraordinarily prepared.

MotherWise Kathy Fray BSc - Mid , Senior Midwife is an award-winning bestselling parenting author, passionate promoter of mothers-to-be accessing empowering maternity education, holistically-minded Midwife, and thought-leader of Integrative Maternity Healthcare information.

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Waiting for Baby to Come – Understanding How Hormones Help For some women who are about to birth the waiting for their baby to come can be challenging, particularly if you are past your ‘due date’. Remember we have a ‘due month’, so anything from 37 weeks to 42 weeks is the normal time for a baby to come and every baby/mother has a different gestation period. A labour that starts naturally is more likely to end naturally.

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Newborn Amazing Newborns New parents are often amazed to learn more about their newborn baby, what they enjoy, how far they can see and the reflexes they are born with to keep them alive!

Newborn’s love being touched gently by their parents, they love skin to skin contact which happens many times a day of breastfeeding. But even bottle-fed babies can have this skin to skin and both parents can do this.

Belinda Joyce Belinda Joyce is a midwife, maternal & child health nurse, mother of four and author of 'Survive and Enjoy Your Baby'.

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What is the Fourth Trimester and Why is It So Important?

I used to tell my patients that babies are born three months too soon. I know what you’re thinking: What?! Too soon?!

For many mums, the third trimester feels never-ending.

But remember, your baby’s brain grew so big that you had to “evict” them after 9 months, even though they were still

Dr Harvey Karp Dr. Harvey Karp is one of America's most-trusted pediatricians and child development experts. He is on the faculty of the USC School of Medicine and a fellow of the

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Newborn Strategies to Stay Sane with a Newborn No matter how exciting it is to be a parent the constant care of a newborn can absolutely drain you. The addition of a new baby to the family can be a huge adjustment for everyone. A whole day can be spent trying to get one thing done, which continually gets interrupted by feeds, changes and making sure they are ok. Add to that sleep deprivation, all the extra laundry as well as everything else that’s going on around you and the stress can become overwhelming.

Kari Sutton Kari Sutton is a mental fitness advocate, educator, speaker, and author with over 28 years of experience in education, guidance counselling, and consulting.

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5 Tips to Look after your Own Mental Health as a New Mum or Parent Once Baby arrives, it’s easy to put all your focus on your new tiny bundle. After all, they require a lot of care! But in looking after their little ones, so many mums and dads neglect to care for themselves and that can have some serious consequences. An estimated 1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads suffer with perinatal depression or anxiety.

Dr Harvey Karp Dr. Harvey Karp is one of America's most-trusted pediatricians and child development experts. He is on the faculty of the USC School of Medicine and a fellow of the

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First Child, Second Child: The Effects of Birth Order Every child is different, a unique combination of genetic tendencies and the influence of environment, including the way you parent. Is birth order one of the factors that makes a difference to your child’s personality? The balance of research suggests that yes, it is important, but it’s one of those influences that must be considered alongside other

Susan Moore & Doreen Rosenthal Emeritus Professor Susan Moore and Emeritus Professor Doreen Rosenthal are widely published developmental social psychologists whose major research interests

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Newborn Breastfeeding Tips Breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience to share with your new baby, but it can also be hard work, exhausting, and make you feel like you’re not good enough. Here are a few things that I wish I knew before I started breastfeeding.

So, if you’re struggling with breastfeeding, or are getting ready before the arrival of your baby, hopefully, this list of breastfeeding tips will help you get over whatever challenge you’re facing.

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Getting Ready for Baby: 7 Ways to Prepare Your Car Getting your child’s car seat installed by a professional is highly recommended, as the process is often not as simple as it looks. If you are going it alone, when completed, your car seat should feel like it is a part of your car and as secure as the seats already in it.Here are some of our best tips on making sure you and your car are ready for your new baby’s

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10 Myths About Birth Trauma 1 in 4 women describe their birth experience as traumatic, however there are many misconceptions about birth trauma that contribute to preventing mothers and fathers from getting the support they need for recovery. Here we explore 10 common myths about birth trauma.

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Newborn Newborn Sleep When your baby arrives into the world, we think of how cute and tiny they are. With their adorable faces and innocent smiles. It is hard to not marvel at the miracle of life. But many parents are not prepared for the lack of sleep and the struggle they may face. The earlier you introduce healthy sleep habits the easier it will be.

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Supporting Your Child’s Relationship with Food… Right from Birth There are important things that you can do, right from the start, to help nurture a positive relationship with food for your child.

Support One: You have a lot of jobs right now, but most of the decisions around feeding are up to your baby.

Sarah Smith Sarah Smith works in private practice in Bayside Melbourne after working for an extensive period within a Melbourne Children’s Hospital.

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How Babies Benefit from Bubble Play Bubbles and babies; there are very few things in life that are as perfect as the two. What else is there to match or equal their divine, blissful and cherubic magic. Yet, for most of us, we would not think to affiliate them.

As delightful as they are separate, there are many benefits

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Newborn Gift Ideas Inspirational ideas to welcome the blessing of a new member to your family!

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Getting around: Prams and Strollers Baby Car Seats Baby Carriers Nappy Bags

For the Nursery: Feeding Chairs Cot, Linen & Change Table Newborn photography First Aid

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Newborn 7 Things You Didn’t Know About a Newborn Baby’s Poo… A newborn’s poo and what constitutes ‘normal’ can be the source of some truly colourful discussion for parents, as they get accustomed to their baby’s bowel movements. Taking note of the contents of your baby’s nappy can tell you quite a bit about your newborn’s health. But before you get too preoccupied comparing the colour, amount, smell and

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Understanding the Needs of Your Newborn I’m sure we all agree that one of the trickiest jobs, as a new parent, besides navigating lack of sleep, is to begin to understand your newborn baby’s needs. As a new parent with reality biting at your heels, you will no doubt experience some mixed feelings and challenges as you transition into the world of parenthood.

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How to Set Up a Movement Space for your Newborn It is such a special time when you welcome a brand new baby into your family! Those first few weeks fly by so quickly. Babies develop and grow so quickly during their first year of life and you might be wondering what you can do to help kick start their development. Setting up a newborn movement area is a quick and easy way to create a

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Newborn Post Natal Depression and How to Help Manage the Changes You’ve survived the pregnancy with its associated nausea, vomiting, exhaustion and backache as well as the hours of labour and finally the delivery of your baby, which may or may not have gone the way you had hoped or planned for in your birth plan.

Well done!! But now some would argue, the real work

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How to Best Deal with Conflict with Your Partner When You have a New Baby Bringing a child into the world can be one of the most magical times in a couple’s life. While the joy and euphoria of expanding your family can be intoxicating, the harsh realities of raising a child can hit as soon as you get home from the hospital. When you have a newborn, especially when it’s your first child, your whole world can be flipped

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6 Tips for Surviving the First Week at Home with a Newborn All the parenting books and classes in the world cannot fully prepare new parents for that whirlwind first week at home with their newborn. Once you arrive and place your precious baby down, panic may start to creep in as you realise that you’re now fully responsible for this human being and no longer have a professional team of nurses and paediatricians to step in. It’s normal to be overwhelmed at

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Newborn Checklist In the Nursery Bassinet /Cot For optimum safe sleep safety for your newborn ensure your cots is Australian Standards approved AS/NZS 2172:2003

Mattress Mattress Protector Bedding for bassinet Baby Monitor Nightlight Baby wraps Swaddle / Baby Sleep Bags Quilt / Blankets Room thermometer Musical mobile Dummies Change table Change Mat Baby brush and comb Nappies

Toiletries (Lotion/baby shampoo/talc-free powder) Nappy Storage Holder Nappy liners (for reusable nappies)

Toybox Baby Sleepytime book First Aid Kit Thermometer Drawers / Dresser

Nappy Wipes

Coat Hangers

Nappy Bin

Baby Bouncer

Baby Bath

Baby Gym

Bath thermometer

Toys

Non-slip bath mat

Humidifier

Sponge

Safety equipment

Bath Seat Baby Towels Face cloth Nappy Cream Baby moisturizer/oils

ie: child restraint locks and gates, stove guard and door knob covers.

Outside the house Pram/Stroller

Cotton Pads

Pram UV cover/rain cover

Cotton Buds

Portable change mat

Round-tipped nail clippers/scissors

Pram liners

Hair Brush

Pram toys Pram Blanket

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Newborn Checklist continued Nappy Bag

Breast milk storage bag

Baby sling or baby carrier

Breastfeeding bras and tops

Porta Cot

Breastfeeding support pillow

Baby Car Capsule/Seat (0-6 months) If you’re driving home from the hospital, you will need an Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZD 1754 rear facing child restraint. Ideally, you should have them professionally fitted prior to the babies arrival.

Breastfeeding cloak Nipple shields Nipple cream

For Baby Newborn clothing sets Coveralls / rompers Sleepsuits Grow suits Sunhat Bibs

In addition:

Booties

Rear-facing mirror

Feeding Pillow

Singlets

Window shades

Feeding Chair

Beanie

Convertible car seat (0-4 years)

Steriliser

Mittens

Formula

Extension Straps

Bottles

Jackets, Jumpers, Cardigans

Head support

Bottle warmer Bottle carrier

For Mum If breastfeeding: Breast Pump Breast Pads

Bottle brush Bibs Teats

Socks

For Support Person (Dad) - at Hospital Camera / Video Camera and charger Money for snacks, drinks and coffee

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Newborn 4 Ways To Overcome Postnatal Depression & Anxiety ‘Baby blues’ and feeling like an ‘emotional mess’ after having a baby are common feelings for many new mums.

But when you’re constantly feeling snappy, irritable, down and worrying ALL THE TIME, you can’t help but wonder – what’s wrong with me?

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Understanding Postnatal Depression Even though postnatal depression is hormonal and not brought on by circumstances, other factors can contribute to the onset of PND. For example, the experience of adverse life events or childhood trauma, or caregivers who may have been physically or emotionally absent in the mother’s family of origin can all contribute to PND.

Romy Kunitz Romy Kunitz is a clinical and developmental psychologist in Sydney NSW with extensive experience in working with adults, adolescents and couples and provides therapy to many individuals and couples in the pre and postnatal

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How to Regain the Spark in your Relationship after having a Baby Sometimes it can be challenging to get that spark back in your relationship for a variety of reasons. Let’s be honest after having a baby and all the demands being a new mother can have on you, the thought of being intimate can often be the last thing on your mind.

Pauline Ryeland Pauline Ryeland, Intimacy Whisperer ® works as an Intimacy, Sex, Libido & Relationship Coach & Educator.

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Newborn Car Seat Safety for Newborns Official guidance is that babies should never be left asleep in a capsule / car seat unsupervised and never for a long time. This is especially important for a baby that’s younger than 6 months. That’s because they don’t have enough neck strength to keep their neck up. This can cause their head to drop to their chest, restricting their airflow.

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Breastfeeding Tips Newborns require lots of small frequent feeds in the first few weeks of life. Breastfeeding frequently in the early days and weeks is completely normal and benefits the mother by establishing lactation and providing the baby with breast milk to help with growth and development. The baby is receiving all of the nutrients they need, while helping to promote lactation, which may take 6-8 weeks to be

Midwife Cath Curtin Midwife Cath does zoom consultations on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding your baby and sleep issue you may have with your baby.

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Baby Carriers, What Parents Need to Know Shading baby from the harsh Aussie sun is a key consideration. Most carriers have a built-in shade that you can pull up and over baby. Others come with a separate sun cover or hood, which tends to be a more expensive, yet less convenient feature – seriously, who needs something else to not lose?

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Baby Supporting Your Child’s Relationship with Food… Right from Birth There are important things that you can do, right from the start, to help nurture a positive relationship with food for your child.

Support One: You have a lot of jobs right now, but most of the decisions around feeding are up to your baby.

Sarah Smith Sarah Smith works in private practice in Bayside Melbourne after working for an extensive period within a Melbourne Children’s Hospital.

For full article, click here Baby Sensory Activities You Can Do At Home Baby sensory play involves any activity that stimulates your infant’s sense of touch, smell, taste or hearing. The idea is to encourage your baby to use their senses to: play, create, investigate and explore the world around them. Infant sensory play stimulates the neural activity in your baby’s brain. This creates new neural connections in their brain allowing your bub to develop new skills such as language,

Sarah James Sarah is a qualified psychology teacher and mum of boysaged 2 and 5. Through her experiences in psychology and motherhood, Sarah has learnt lots of tips and tricks to help with baby development at home.

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Baby Baby and Toddler Sleep Help that isn’t Sleep Training Sleep training is a short-hand phrase for programs that combine some or many of the strategies which I’ve listed in Box 1. Technically, these programs arise out of the first wave of behaviorism, a school of psychology that swept around the world in the 1950s and 1960s and was popularised in ‘Scientific Mothering’. (Behaviourism is now into its third wave, and third-wave behavioral strategies, known as

Dr Pamela Douglas Medical Director, Possums for Parents with Babies. Senior Lecturer, Primary Care Clinic Unit, The University of Queensland

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Caring For Your Baby’s Bottom – Preventing and Curing Nappy Rash If your baby’s bum isn’t as smooth as it should be according to the old age (‘smooth as a baby’s bum’), but red and inflamed instead, your little one will no doubt cry and be miserable, especially as urine scalds his delicate skin.

Although babies with very sensitive skin or a family history of skin disorders such as eczema or psoriasis may be more

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Baby Bottles and Bottle-feeding ‘101’ for New Parents For new parents, choosing a baby bottle presents a steep learning curve. Locate the baby bottle section of a store, and you might feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount and types of products on the market, prompting some uneasy guesswork. For instance, do you understand the functional difference between wide and slim neck bottles and in which

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ergoBaby At Ergobaby, we are continually amazed by how the tiniest person can transform our lives. From the moment they are born, nothing is more important than keeping baby safe, comfortable and happily close to our hearts.

We are here to support your transition into parenthood with a collection of baby carriers designed to nurture healthy development and promote bonding. Inspired by the daily experiences of families everywhere, Ergobaby's innovative and ergonomic baby carriers fit seamlessly into every family story.

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SNOO SNOO is the world’s first responsive baby bed and the only bed that keeps babies safely on the back, all night long. Designed by celebrated pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp, SNOO uses white noise, swaddling and gentle motion to help your baby fall asleep faster and sleep longer. When baby cries, SNOO responds automatically, with more noise and motion, often calming fussing in under a minute.

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Baby How To Sleep Train Your Baby When your baby arrives in the world, we think of how cute and tiny they are. With their adorable faces and innocent smiles. It is hard to not marvel at the miracle of life. But many parents are not prepared for the lack of sleep and the struggle they may face. The earlier you introduce healthy sleep habits the easier it will be. The older your baby is before you start the more likely you are to get protesting and tears.

Leanne Trevor Leanne Trevor is the founder and CEO of Mother In Touch Baby Sleep Consultancy, a Certified Paediatric Sleep Consultant, a Midwife and Registered Nurse, with over 25

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How to Avoid the Dreaded 4 month Sleep Regression As a baby sleep consultant of 19 years and midwife and nurse of 29 years, I can tell you with certainty that the 4month sleep regression is real! It derails babies, starting off a spiral of sleep deprivation.I can tell you right now, and many of you won’t want to hear this, it’s the patting, rocking, holding, feeding and swaddling babies to sleep

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Swaddling and your Babes Hips Swaddling is a super part of bringing up the baby but exactly what do we need to think about before we start wrapping bubs up before sleep. Well, we need to think about the development of babes hips and to get all the information I have had a chat with Sarah Twomey (HHA founder). Sarah explained that Healthy Hips Australia is asking parents to avoid swaddling over the hips and legs and this is important in the prevention of hip dysplasia. If

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On Chic Baby Clothes On Chic Baby Clothes is the Sustainable Baby Boutique for the Conscious Mama. We know you want the best for baby and dressing them in our clothing is one way to drop the Mum Guilt.

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Baby The Importance of Tummy Time for Play and Development…

Tummy time is when babies or young children are laying or playing on their bellies, also known as the prone position.

Tummy time should be considered a position for play, to explore new sensory experiences, objects, toys and view the world in a different way. Tummy time is well known for its benefits, however how and when to implement tummy

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Returning to Work After Having a Baby There is much to process as you return to the workplace after having your baby. You may experience a wide array of emotions. You are managing many changes such as: separation from your child, potentially a different workplace or new colleagues, child-care arrangements, the juggle of work and family life, feeding issues with your child, changes in family dynamics and financial decisions, to name a few.

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5 Key Benefits Of Choosing Goat’s Milk Formula For Your Baby Did you know that 86% of all children under the age of two suffer from digestive issues? The symptoms of digestive distress in babies and toddlers can take the form of regurgitation, bad breath, eczema, diarrhoea and constipation. Throw in crying and trouble getting to sleep, and it causes parents their own fair share of distress as they attempt to soothe their baby.

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Helping you find a quality child care service Learning begins from the minute your child is born. Whether they’re being cared for at home or in child care, it’s important for them to have opportunities to learn and develop every day.

Research shows children who experience quality early education in their first five years have improved brain function and better health and education outcomes.

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Relaxing into Labour with Oxytocin Of all the most rapidly increasing concerns in childbirth today, by far the one that concerns me the most is medical induction. Often this is done as a routine precaution for a variety of reasons or because hospital policy deems a woman is ‘over her due date’.

Induced labour can be indicated as necessary due to health concerns for the mother or baby, however, inducing (starting) or augmenting (speeding up) a woman’s labour can often lead to other interventions.

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SNOO Created by celebrated pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp (Happiest Baby on the Block, the 5S’ s ), SNOO Smart Sleeper is the world’s smartest and safest baby bed!

Like a 24/7 babysitter, SNOO boosts baby sleep with gentle rocking and soothing for all naps and nights. Its quick response often calms upsets in under a minute.

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Bugaboo Bugaboo designs award-winning strollers and parenting solutions, helping families to create endless moments of fun and discovery every step of the way. After kickstarting a stroller revolution more than two decades ago, Bugaboo continues to innovate across their complete range of products, which includes strollers, car seats, travel cots and accessories, designing each to be comfortable and really easy to use.

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Baby When do I Drop my Baby’s Night Feeds?

This is one of the most common questions I hear from parents. “My baby wakes several times during the night for a feed. When can I drop the night feeds?”

No two babies are alike they all come in this world with their own sleeping pattern. Some babies are born good

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Burping Your Baby Babies need to be burped during and after breast and bottle feeds as they are unable to get into a position by themselves to bring their own burps up. You know yourself how uncomfortable that would be.

Burping is just to get wind up the oesophagus from the

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Setting up a Nursery for Twins and Multiples Congratulations! Not only are you expecting a baby – you are expecting more than one baby!!!

It is perfectly normal to take a while to get over the shock of finding out you are expecting twins or multiples. Before you can begin the fun part though, you need to make two

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Baby Ignite the Relationship Spark After Having a Baby The leap we take hand-in-hand with our partner into parenthood is as miraculous and love-filled as it is stressful and life changing. It can take its toll on our relationship in ways we could never have imagined. . The sleep deprivation, 24-7 demands of a child, the new roles we’re negotiating ; it’s no wonder the majority of divorce occurs

Belinda Bailey Belinda Bailey is a relationship specialist and has been working in the field of human potential and transformation for more than 25 years.

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Regaining the Relationship Spark after the Baby A beautiful new baby usually means a big reshuffle in life.

How do we look after our relationship with our partner in all of this juggle? Now you’re parents not just partners. You’re two tired individuals trying to find your balance, and there is a high risk that your relationship will get the crumbs of what’s left over. Having a baby is one of life’s miricales, but

Dr Kristen Hunter Dr Kirsten Hunter is a Clinical Psychologist of 20 years. She works with children, teenagers, adults, and couples.

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A Guide to Baby Car Seats and Baby Carriers Baby carriers and car seats are integral in helping keep your baby safe and comfortable during their formative years.

Some baby carriers and car seats will be suitable for your baby for a few months, while others may last until they reach toddlerhood, but all have their benefits.At Kiddipedia, we have put together a helpful guide breaking

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Pigeon Milk Saver Pump Pigeon Milk Saver Pump has been designed to collect breast milk that may be released from one breast when the other is used to feed, ensuring no waste. Use also as a manual pump to assist milk let down and/or express milk. Unique flange shape for breast comfort, with a suction base to minimise risk of spill.

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Cocoonababy The Cocoonababy Nest is an ergonomic cocoon designed for use in the cot for baby’s first months. Helping reassure and adapt smoothly to life after birth!

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Baby Reading to Baby As soon as I found out I was pregnant I rushed out and bought a box set of Beatrix Potter stories. Throughout my pregnancy I read those and other books to my growing baby. I did this even before I’d ever considered becoming an author. This was perhaps excessive, but my point is, it’s never too early to start reading to baby. It’s a beautiful way to set up a bedtime routine, and to cuddle and calm your child before you put them down to sleep.

Shelly Unwin Shelly Unwin is an international children’s author, who specialises in writing picture books for young children.

Shelly is a trained teacher turned author, and her books

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When and How to Reignite your Sexlife After Baby is Born Remember those pre-baby times when you both fell onto the bed in a passionate embrace, ripping each other’s clothes off and ready to rock?

Contrast that passion with what happens after baby is born.

Now when you look at the bed, the only feeling it triggers is

Dr Janet Hall Dr Janet Hall is a parenting expert, sex coach, hypnotherapist and author of 15 books and 17 audio recordings on sex. She has been regularly featured in the media, on television and radio for over 40 years.

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The Importance of Sensory Play for Childhood Development The human body consists of 7 sensory systems each play a critical role in the development of a child into adulthood.

The 7 senses consist of touch, smell, taste, sight, sound, movement (vestibular) and body awareness (proprioception). Children begin developing these senses prior to birth from within their mother’s womb. Sensory play can be described as play which engages a child’s sensory

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Baby How to Turn a Room into a Nursery Creating a room for your newborn can be a difficult process.

In this article, we will cover everything you have to know when creating a nursery in your home.

Congratulations! You are about to receive the most adorable bundle of joy! Your beautiful baby is on its way and you have to prepare everything for its arrival.

Martin from Spare Space Solutions I am passionate about the space around me being beautiful.

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Baby Safety Yes, this is a bit of a dry topic but, for once in your life, it’s probably time to take it seriously, as your child’s health and safety are obviously of paramount importance to you.

I think a good way to start thinking about this topic is by looking at the most common cause of injury and death for children in Australia. This will get you thinking about how

Sarah Kaldor Sarah is a registered nurse, midwife, maternal and child health nurse and lactation consultant. She lives and works in Melbourne with her

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When can Women Return to High Impact Exercise after having a Baby?

New mothers are told that they can return to exercise after their 6-week check post baby. However, what we need to remember with all advice, including that given to you from your GP, is that there is not one size that fits all.Firstly, everyone has a different perception of exercise… for some women it is going for a walk a few times per week and for

Michelle Wright Founder of mishfit. With over a decade in the fitness industry, Mish has proudly boasts a programme called EVEolution; dedicated to providing safe exercise and

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Baby 5 Essential Considerations When Dressing Your Baby for Sleep

Choosing sleepwear for your newborn or toddler can seem like a daunting task for new parents at the best of times, and especially as we enter the cooler months. With attention turning to keeping your little one cosy but not overheated, now is the perfect time to canvass some key factors in the selection of sleepwear that will encourage a peaceful slumber. Hint, it’s not purely about insulation when

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How to Play with Your Baby Parents often ask me how they can ‘play’ with their newborn baby. Newborn babies do spend a lot of their time feeding and sleeping but it is important to spend some time playing with them as all babies learn through play. There is no need for any formal sort of play activity to teach your baby, it can be relaxed and fun, no pressure.Play for a young baby may just be talking to them while you change their nappy or

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Baby Led Weaning – Real Food from the Start

There are all sorts of recommendations out there when it comes to introducing “real foods” to your little one when the time comes. This important milestone is a complex mixture of a lot of fun…and a lot of worry. With this, comes great responsibility, as you are taking the first steps that will help form your child’s nutritional preferences and habits!

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Baby Tips for Spending One on One Time with your Newborn Twins or Triplets Having twins or triplets will bring so many different emotions into your life, some you have probably never felt before. It is such an exciting, stressful and full on time in your life. You have to double or triple EVERYTHING you do now. Multiply the nappies, feeds, changes, naps, washing – oh the washing! And through all of that, you need to also

Naomi Dorland Naomi is one of the 4,560 women who gave birth to multiples in Australia in 2011. Passionate about all things multiple (twins, triplets and more!),

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Breast-Weaning – Is there ever a Right Time to start Formula??

We all have heard the mantra that “Breast is Best”, however the reality is that breast is not ‘best’ … breastmilk is actually unsurpassable, unequalled and frankly incomparable, especially during the first 6-24 months of life.

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Teething, the Things You Need to Know You can start cleaning your childs gums with a face washer or soft wet cloth from as early as a newborn. This not only gets you and your child in to a great routine but also helps them to get used to the feeling and can help with softening their gums which in turn can lead to less painful eruptions.

Once your child is 4 months old, you can move on to a rubber bristle brush and continue to brush their gums.

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Medescan has continued to bring the world’s latest and greatest technology to Australia and now with great success across the globe.

Medescan is currently sold across several continents in markets such as USA, UK, New Zealand and the Middle East.

The Medescan quality has also withstood extreme scrutiny and testing by the toughest of critics.

Medescan has won several contracts including the right to sell to the UK ambulance service.

Medescan is a family owned Australian company supplying a wide range of health, wellbeing and beauty products to everyday Australians.

Medescan is committed to bringing you the latest in technology and best quality products at unbeatable value.

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Gidget Foundation Australia exists to support the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents to ensure they receive timely, appropriate and specialist care.Gidget Foundation Australia exists to support the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents to ensure they receive timely, appropriate and specialist care.

Gidget Foundation Australia provides a range of clinical treatment programs. These include individual psychological consultations via face to face or telehealth, group treatment and early intervention screening.

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Sleep Health Foundation Australia's Leading Advocate for Healthy Sleep Tips to Help Baby Sleep Better; Sleep Tips for New Mothers Welcoming your newborn baby home is an exciting experience but it’s a well-known fact that babies can also turn your world “upside down” for a while until they establish sleep routines. To help you ensure that both you, as a new parent, and your baby can develop health sleep practices the Sleep Health Foundation has some great advice which can be accessed free through their website.

Read full article here

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AMBA's mission is to enable positive health outcomes, awareness and equality for multiple birth families through advocacy, education and community.

AMBA provides opportunities for families of twins, triplets or more to create connections and share insights with other multiple birth families.

AMBA provides local peer support services through their affiliated member-club network.

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The mission of Rainbow Families is to build a community which fosters resiliency by connecting, supporting and empowering LGBTQ+ families.

We are a voice for LGBTQ+ parents and their children website

We provide support and resources to members of the LGBTQ+ community so that they and their families can live their best and most colourful lives. We host events that connect LGBTQ+ families and education classes including an LGBTQ+ antenatal class, lactation class, new parents group and playgroup. We advocate on behalf of our community and are a strong and consistent voice for LGBTQ+ families to address discrimination, raise awareness and promote acceptance.

To find out more check out our website www.rainbowfamilies.com.au

Miracle Babies Foundation commemorates '15 years of Nurturing' families of premature and sick newborns Miracle Babies Foundation is Australia’s leading not for profit organisation supporting premature and sick newborns and their families. 2020 marks '15 years of Nurturing' for Miracle Babies Foundation, and whilst this year has brought with it many difficulties, we’re continuing to adapt to support the families that need us the most.

In 2005, a group of mums who bonded over their shared journey with a sick or premature baby in hospital, started Miracle Babies Foundation as a way to support other families going through the NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit) or SCN (Special Care Nursery) experience.

Read full article here “Better, healthier outcomes for newborns and their NurtureLine 24hr family support helpline: 1300 622 243 (1300 MBABIES) families challenged by www.kidsafe.com.au prematurity or sickness.” miraclebabies.org.au

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The Twinformation online course contains all the practical information you need to know about being pregnant with multiples.

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Australia’s Top Parenting Resources The arrival of your newborn is one of the happiest most joyous times of your life. It shouldn't be tainted by being unsure where to go for parenting support, information and advice.

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