Alison Gregory
Play Ideas
655 Â The traffic light of play PLAY IDEAS đź’ˇ Play is really important, especially in the first 2 years of life. BUT don’t let it exhaust you, KEEP IT FUN! Play is a source of stimulation, helps brain development, burns energy, promotes bonding and aids baby to sleep for longer, just to mention a few
No tears? sleep training
777 Can you sleep train without crying…Â Can you sleep train without crying… The words “sleep consultant” and “sleep training” often form a level of anxiety in people. It is often depicted as hard core, disciplinary, lots of crying and daunting. But it doesn’t need to be like that. Firstly we need to understand that all
Support in labour
218 Support team suggestions; Sign up to do an antenatal education class. Educate yourself-read the book she asks you to. Learn the mechanics of labour, so you understand what the body needs to do in each of the 4 stages of labour. Learn to preform labour massage that reduces pain sensation and assists the labouring woman to
Baby swings good or bad?
378 Is it OK for babies to nap in a baby swing? An interesting question I received- “How do you feel about baby naps in swings?” Parents can often reach breaking point and will do anything to get a fussy baby to sleep. For example: rocking, patting, car trips but let’s talk about the “swing”. Unfortunately, the “too much
Combat Early Riser
710 How to combat those “Early Risers” Bedtime routine– I can’t stress enough the importance of routine. Making an age appropriate bedtime routine is what has created the best results in lengthening sleep patterns in little ones. You may be surprised to know that these bedtime routines will have subtle changes at different ages. There is
Settling on the go.
205 Baby sleep training on the go Most parents don’t want to be house bound just because they have a new baby, with 2 or more children staying at home, becomes even more unrealistic, with the necessity of taxi driving e.g to play groups, child care, parks etc. As a Newborn Solutions client or reader you will
Parenting Styles
748 Parenting Styles… There are so many parenting styles these days, you are forgiven for being confused. As parents we put so much pressure on succeeding in life, whether that’s at work, play or at home. Second guessing and GUILT creeps in and undermines our opinions, circumstances and even our current thought process. We seem to
Pelvic floor exercises
726 Â How to do Pelvic Floor Exercises? Firstly a good way to find your pelvic floor muscles is to sit on the toilet with your legs slightly apart. Start to pass urine and then stop midstream and hold for a couple of seconds. The muscles you contract midstream are part of your pelvic floor. DO NOT
Morning sickness
786 Â Nausea in pregnancy. It is commonly described as “morning sickness” although it can occur at any time of day. Nausea is very common in the first trimester although for some woman it can continue well into the second and third trimester. The main reason for nausea is due to the pregnancy hormone (hCG) in
Milk Blisters
797 Milk blisters. Have you heard of Milk blisters? A milk blister, or blocked pore within the nipple, is simply “milk trapped under the skin.” It can occur when a tiny bit of skin overgrows a milk duct opening and milk backs up behind it. They are often very painful, persistent and can reoccur easily. They- 1
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