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Journeys Antenatal Baby Development
Behavioural Development
How long should babies suck their thumb? Should my baby use a dummy? How do I introduce my baby to their siblings? How can non-breastfeeding partners bond with their baby without a bottle? When will my baby smile? How do I make my baby laugh?
Physical Development
Will my baby's eyes change colour? When should my baby sit up? When can my baby hold their head up? When will my baby have a growth spurt? When should my baby start rolling over? When does my baby start grasping? How important is tummy time? When should my baby crawl? When should my baby stand up? When should my baby walk? When do babies get their first tooth? Should I be massaging my baby?
Mental Development
Can I teach my baby to read? What effect does the environment have on a baby’s cognitive and sensory development? Is the Mozart effect real? Does my baby recognise me? Is my baby extra sensitive? Is screen time good or bad for my baby?
Emotional Development
Can I spoil my baby by holding them too much? How does responsive and sensitive caregiving support healthy attachment and bonding? How do I understand and recognise emotions in my baby? What is the importance of parent-baby communication and interaction?
Milestone Summaries
What are the developmental milestones for 8 - 12 months? What are the developmental milestones for 4 - 7 months? What are the developmental milestones for 1 - 4 months? How does my baby grow and develop in their first year?
Activities & Games
Why is playing games with my baby important? Should I sign my baby up for swimming lessons? What can I do with my baby outside?
Baby Feeding
Breastfeeding
How does breastfeeding support my baby's immune system? How do I encourage a breastfed baby to take a bottle? How can I be a supportive partner to a breastfeeding mum? How can I combination feed? How can I safely stop breastfeeding? Is there anything I can do in pregnancy to prepare for breastfeeding? What’s in breastmilk? Should I offer both breasts at each feed? Does breast or nipple size affect breastfeeding? What are the common breastfeeding challenges I may face? Which is right for me, breastfeeding or formula feeding? What is foremilk and hindmilk? How long should I breastfeed my baby? What are the signs that breastfeeding is going well? How do I express and store breastmilk? Can I drink alcohol, smoke or vape when breastfeeding? Do I need to eat a special diet while breastfeeding? Can I take medication while breastfeeding? How do I get started with latching a newborn baby? Can I breastfeed after breast surgery? Should I breastfeed my baby to sleep? Should I feed on demand or to a schedule? What are some tips for breastfeeding in public?
Bottle-feeding
What formula should I use? Can I mix breastmilk and formula in the same bottle? How do I bottle feed in a baby-led way? How do I safely prepare and store formula? How do I select the correct bottle for my baby? How do I sterilise my bottles? How much should I feed my baby?
Weaning
What is the role of milk from 6-12 months? What are good first foods? Why do some parents start with purees? What is baby-led weaning? When should I wean onto solid foods?
Baby Health
Poo
What does a red streak in my baby's nappy mean? What should my baby’s poos look like? What do I do if my baby hasn't pooped for 3 days? Are disposable or cloth nappies best for my baby?
Physical Health
Why is my baby's hair falling out? When should I call an ambulance or doctor? How do I do basic baby first aid? What are some common physical worries? What is a lip-tie? And what is a tongue-tie? How do I burp my baby? Common symptoms that look serious, but that are nothing to worry about
Illness
What are some common vaccine concerns? Does my baby need to have any vaccinations? How can I help my baby's congestion? What to do if my baby has a cold? How do I take my baby's temperature? What happens if my baby needs to be hospitalised? What are some common health worries?
Crying
What do I do about my baby’s crying? What is colic?
Hygiene & Dental Health
How clean is too clean? What kind of baths should my baby be having, and how frequently?
Baby Nutrition
Baby Food Safety
Common Food Safety Concerns Food Allergies and Intolerances Techniques for Food Preparation Proper Hygiene and Food Handling How Do I Thaw Baby Food? Safety Tips for Feeding Strategies for Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits Avoiding Choking Hazards Should I Warm My Baby's Food Before Feeding?
Introduction
Nutritional Needs and Requirements The Importance of Proper Nutrition for Babies
Baby Health and Dietary Habits
Planning Nutritious Meals and Snacks Encouraging Variety and Experimentation Babies With Health Conditions Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Are Organic Baby Foods Healthier for My Baby? How Do I Make Baby Food at Home? Picky Eaters and Refusal of Foods Common Nutritional Concerns for Babies
Complementary Feeding
What Foods Shouldn't My Baby Eat? Limiting Sugar and Salt Should My Baby Have Juice? Should I Give My Baby Water? What Is a Balanced Baby Diet? Techniques for Introducing Solid Foods Types of Food To Introduce Signs of Readiness for Solid Foods
Baby Sleep
Quality of Sleep
Do babies dream? How much sleep does my infant need? Should my house be silent for my baby? What is sleep regression? How do I establish good sleeping conditions for my baby?
Sleep Safety
When can my baby sleep with a blanket? When can my baby use a pillow? Can my baby sleep with a weighted blanket or stuffed animal? When can my baby sleep on their stomach? What sleep equipment does my baby need? Should I sleep with my infant in the same bed?
Baby Speech
Verbal
What roles do vocalisation and babbling play in speech development? What roles do crying and cooing play in speech development? Should I use baby talk?
Language Development
What roles do first words and word combinations play in speech development? What strategies are there for encouraging early language development in babies?
Nonverbal
What roles do eye contact and facial expressions play in speech development? What roles do gestures and body language play in speech development? What are some communication techniques for nonverbal infants?
Introduction
What are the building blocks of language? What are the milestones of early speech development? What is the importance of early communication?
Baby Swim
Learning To Move Through Water
Passing Baby Underwater Kickboard Moving on Front and Back Seahorse Toys Kicking
Getting Used To Water
Resting On Parent Underwater Jumping Face Down Singing & Nursery Rhymes Water Over Head Splashing
Fire Safety Giving Birth: Labour to Postpartum
Postpartum
What happens when I meet my baby for the first time? How do I keep a realistic frame of mind right after birth? What are the baby blues, and how do I cope with them? What is birth trauma, and how do I recover from it? What does my body go through in the first few days after birth? What happens immediately after birth? What is the fourth trimester? What are some common maternal problems after birth? How can I distinguish between sleep deprivation and postpartum depression? How to accept your baby as their own person How do I cope with visitors straight after the birth? As a new mother, should I return to work or stay at home? What should I know about returning to my sexual life postpartum? Is 'mummy brain’ a real thing?
Delivery
What common labour complications do I need to be aware of? What is an epidural and how does it work (Part One)? What is the Special Care Unit and why might my baby need to be there? What do I need to know about caesarean section? (Part 1) What is an epidural and how does it work (Part Two)? What do I need to know about caesarean section? (Part 2) What are the most common anticipatory fears of childbirth (Part 1)? What are the most common anticipatory fears of childbirth (Part 2)?
Labour
What do I need to know about multiple births? What are the stages of labour (Part One)? What medications are available for me for pain relief during labour? What are some natural pain reliefs during labour (Part Two)? How to cope with pain during labour What do I need to know about induction? What are the stages of labour (Part Two)? What is a premature birth? What are the early signs of labour? What physical symptoms can I expect to see just before I go into labour? How do I manage a sudden delivery? What is vacuum extraction? What are some natural pain reliefs during labour (Part One)? What do I do if my baby is breech? What happens when my baby is overdue?
Hypnobirthing Intro to Swimming
Getting Used To Water
Bubbles Jumping While Holding Hands Collecting Sinkers Submersion Egg Flip
Kicking
Holding a Noodle Kicking With Two Floats Kicking With One Float Rocket Kicking
Arms
Doggy Paddle One Arm Moving Both Arms Moving Swimming to the Wall Front Crawl
Learning the Strokes
Front Crawl
Side Breathing Side Breathing and Arm Motion Three Alternating Arm Pulls and a Breath Front Crawl Three Arm Pulls and a Breath
Backstroke
Soldier Kicking Rocket Kicking One Arm with a Float One Arm Backstroke
Breaststroke
On Back With Noodle On Front With Noodle Breaststroke Arms and Legs Together, with Noodle On Front While Being Held
Learning to Cycle
Getting Started
Turning With Control How to Transition Onto Pedals and Teach Starting and Stopping Setting the Pedal to Start Swerving Around Hazards Four Top Tips for Balance A Fun First Game Once Sat on the Saddle Fun Balance Bike Games and Activities Stopping Quickly With Control
Tips & Techniques
Riding With One-hand Advanced Cornering Techniques Riding With Your Child Looking All Around Including Behind When Riding in a Straight Line Sharing Space and Riding With Other Cyclists Standing Up When Cycling Using Gears Riding Slowly to Develop Balance and Coordination
Introduction to Cycling
Stepping Into the Role of Coach: Some Helpful Tips Before You Start Choosing the Right Bike and Equipment for Your Child What Are the Benefits of Cycling?
Balance
How to Convert a Standard Bike Into a Balance Bike The Benefits of a Balance Bike Approach Warm Up Games Off The Bike
Getting Ready
Getting Prepared: Bike Check Choosing a Suitable Location to Teach Your Child to Ride Walking With the Bike and Getting on and Off the Bike Making The Bike Fit Your Child Getting Prepared: Clothing and Helmet Checks What to Bring With You
Love, Sex and Parenting
Spicing Up Your Sex Life Post-Baby
How can new parents redefine romance? (part 1) How do hormones affect your sex life? How does the birth experience affect your sex life? How can new parents redefine romance? (part 2) How does fatigue affect your sex life? How do physiological and psychological changes affect a couple’s sex life? (part 1) How do physiological and psychological changes affect a couple’s sex life? (part 2)
Conflict and Resolution
How do you bring up a problem in your relationship? Why do we keep arguing about the same things and what can we do about it? (part 1) Why do we keep arguing about the same things and what can we do about it? (part 2) How can new parents repair hurt after a fight? How do we balance work and family life as a team? (part 1) How do we balance work and family life as a team? (part 2) Why is appreciation the glue that holds new parents together? How do you cool down in the midst of conflict with your partner? (part 1) How do you cool down in the midst of conflict with your partner? (part 2) What is my conflict style and how is it affecting my relationship? (part 1) What is my conflict style and how is it affecting my relationship? (part 2)
Parenting as a Team
What does the birthing mama go through and how can you support her? (part 1) What does the birthing mama go through and how can you support her? (part 2) What does the non-birthing partner go through and how can you support them? How does stress and sleep deprivation affect your relationship? How do new parents make decisions as a team? How do new parents value each other’s needs? Why is co-regulation even more important when you’re parents? (part 1) Why is co-regulation even more important when you’re parents? (part 2)
Newborn
First Days
What do I do when I get home with my newborn? What are newborn screening tests? What do newborns look like and do? Can babies be born with teeth?
Parental Skills, Tips & Essentials
How do I physically handle my baby? How do I change a nappy? What is nappy rash and how can I prevent it? When should my baby have their first bath? What do I need to look out for with nappies and washing my newborn? How do I go outside with my newborn? How do I manage my newborn’s crying?
Preparation
What are the essential clothes and equipment I need for my baby? How do I pick the perfect crib or bassinet?
Sleep
What does my newborn’s sleep look like? How do I swaddle my baby? Why is my sleep pattern different to my newborn baby’s?
Feeding
What does breastfeeding my newborn look like? What does bottle-feeding my newborn look like?
Problems
What are the common problems to look out for week by week? What is SIDS and how can I prevent it?
First Month
What are the development and playing milestones over my baby’s first 4 weeks of life?
Paediatric First Aid
Sprains, Concussions, Poison & Foreign Bodies
Supporting a Baby or Child With Foreign Bodies in Their Eyes, Ears or Nose How to Manage Head Injuries, Including Concussion First Aid for Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains and Strains Poisons and Treatment Procedures
Surveys, the AVPU Scale & CPR
How to Assess a Child's Consciousness and Breathing Supporting a Baby or Child Who is Choking Administering CPR to a Baby How to Conduct a Scene Survey & Infant and Child Survey Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Administering CPR to a Child
Asthmatic and Diabetic Incidents
How to Manage a Child With Chronic Conditions
Eye Injuries, Insect Bites & Extreme Temperatures
How to Support a Baby or Child With Bites or Stings How to Support a Child With an Eye Injury How to Treat the Effects of Extreme Temperatures on a Baby and Child
Seizures, Wounds, Burns & Shocks
Supporting a Baby or Child in Shock or Anaphylactic Shock How to Safely Manage an Incident Involving Electricity First Aid for Cuts, Grazes, Burns and Scalds First Aid for Wounds and Injuries Supporting a Baby or Child During a Seizure
The Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider
The Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider
Preconception
Genetic Disorders, Testing and Information
Genetic Testing Options Understanding the Risks of Genetic Disorders Making Informed Decisions Based on Genetic Information
Planning to Conceive
Lifestyle Changes Preparing for Pregnancy Financial Considerations Career Planning
Deciding to Have a Baby
The Pros and Cons of Having Children Deciding to Have a Baby Communicating With Your Partner About Parenthood
Fertility and Conception
Timing Intercourse for Conception Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle Lifestyle Habits That Impact Fertility Fertility Testing and Treatment Options
Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy
Managing Anxiety and Stress Nutrition and Exercise During Preconception Managing Chronic Health Conditions During Preconception Folic Acid and Other Preconception Supplements
Trying to Have a Baby
Preparing for the Emotional Journey of Pregnancy and Parenthood OB/GYNs, Midwives, and Doulas How Long Will It Take To Conceive? Hospital or Home Birth Options Moving Forward With Your Decision
Pregnancy: The Three Trimesters
The First Trimester
What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 10 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 4 Weeks? The Basics of Pregnancy What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 12 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 9 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 6 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 3 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 2 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 5 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 8 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 11 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 7 Weeks?
The Second Trimester
What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 15 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 26 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 23 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 20 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 18 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 17 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 19 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 21 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 25 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 24 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 13 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 14 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 22 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 16 Weeks?
The Third Trimester
What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 40 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 37 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 34 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 31 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 30 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 33 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 36 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 39 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 42 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 27 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 28 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 29 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 32 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 35 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 38 Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at 41 Weeks?
Toddler Health & Development
Toddler Development
Managing and Preventing Tantrums and Behaviour Issues Social Development: Nurturing Skills and Friendships Signs of Potential Vision or Hearing Issues Red Flags of Toddler Development Social and Cognitive Development Through Play Understanding and Supporting Emotional Development Monitoring Vision and Hearing Development Promoting Eye and Ear Health in Toddlers Building Positive Parent-Child Relationships Monitoring Growth and Development
Toddler Health
Health and Development Reviews Common Illnesses and When to Seek Medical Attention Benefits of Immunisations and Vaccine Schedules Encouraging Development of Gross and Fine Motor Skills Gross and Fine Motor Skill Development Role of Parents and Caregivers in Promoting Toddler Health Recommended Vaccines for Toddlers The Importance of Early Childhood Health Brain Development in Toddlers
Toddler Hygiene
Signs of Readiness for Toilet Training Teaching Good Hygiene Habits and Self-care Skills Approaches and Strategies for Successful Training
Toddler Safety
Childproofing the Home and Outdoor Areas Common Household Hazards and Safety Precautions Water Safety and Preventing Accidents First Aid Basics for Common Injuries
Toddler Nutrition
The Basics
What do I need to know about serving sizes and meal planning? Why is breakfast so important for my child? What are some breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas? How do I introduce healthy snacking into my child’s routine? How do food and drink affect my child’s teeth? What do I do if my toddler is refusing to eat? Why should I grow food with my children? The importance of balanced nutrition for toddlers What do I need to know about feeding my 1 to 3 year-old? What are the nutrient requirements for toddlers? What are the myths and facts I need to know surrounding child’s nutrition? What are some healthy food choices for toddlers? Why is it important to eat together as a family?
Diets, Intolerances & Problems
What do I need to know about food allergies? What do I need to know about gluten-free and dairy-free diets? How can I easily feed my vegetarian child? How do I deal with a picky eater? What do I need to know about overweight toddlers and obesity in toddlers? What do I need to know about underweight toddlers? What do I need to know about iron-deficiency anaemia? What do I need to know about diarrhoea and constipation? What do I do if my child hates vegetables? How do I get my child to eat certain foods? What are organic foods and how can I identify them? Are organic foods healthier than normal foods?
Food Groups, Nutrients & Minerals
What do I need to know about the different types of sugar? Why is salt important in my child’s diet? What is protein and how much does my child need? What do I need to know about fibre? Why does the variety and colour of fruit & vegetables matter? How do I ensure my child has a healthy fat intake? What is iodine, and how much does my child need? What is zinc, and how much does my child need? What is cobalamin (vitamin B12), and how much does my child need? Which foods boost my child’s immune system? Are prebiotics and probiotics important for kids? What do I need to know about free sugars for kids? Which foods boost my child’s brain development?
Drinks
What do I need to know about my child’s water needs? What do I need to know about juice and other fruit drinks for my child? What do I need to know about milk and dairy alternatives?
Toddler Sleep
Sleep Development
What to do before moving my child from crib (cot) to bed? What do I do if my child needs my help to fall asleep? What is sleep training, and what are the myths surrounding it? When and how should I respond to tears, crying and tantrums during sleep training? How should I plan daytime naps?
Sleep Problems
What are some common sleep issues and sleep crutches? Should I be worried about my child’s snoring? What do I need to know and do about night-terrors? What do I need to know and do about nightmares? What are nighttime wakings? What should I do about my child’s sleepwalking?
Quality of Sleep
What rules can I set up for my child’s bedtime? How do I ensure my child has enough sleep in a dual-career family? What is the 'forbidden sleep zone'? How much sleep does my toddler require, and what can affect it? How do I know if my child's getting enough sleep? How can I help my toddler to meet their sleep needs? How do I get my 1-2-year-old to sleep? How do I teach my child to fall asleep?
Sleep Conditions
How do I create a sleep-friendly environment for my child? How important is light and darkness for my child’s sleep? How do I help my kids sleep well on holiday?
Toddler Speech
Introduction
How do I assess my child's language development? What is speech development, and why is it important? What are the milestones of language development? What is the role of nature and nurture in language development?
Language Development
What are some strategies for encouraging language development? Is bilingualism beneficial for my child? How does language development change as my child grows? What do I do if my toddler has gone back to baby talk and babbling? What do I need to know about preparing my toddler for preschool and beyond? What language activities can my toddler do? How do I help my toddler develop social skills and improve their interactions?
Structure of Language
What role does nonverbal communication play in language development? What are phonemes and phonology? How do I teach my toddler grammar and syntax? How do I help my toddler develop their vocabulary?
Speech Disorders & Delays
What are some common speech disorders in toddlers? What do I need to know about diagnosis and treatment when it comes to my toddler’s language development?