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Journeys Baby Development
Physical Development
When will my baby walk? When will my baby’s growth spurt happen? When will my baby start rolling over? When will my baby stand up? When will my baby's eyes change colour? When will my baby sit up? When will my baby hold their own head up? When will my baby start grasping? When will my baby crawl? When do babies get their first teeth? Should I massage my baby? How important is my baby’s tummy time?
Behavioural Development
How long should my baby suck their thumb? How should I introduce my new baby to their siblings? When will my baby start smiling? How can I make my baby laugh? How can dads bond with their baby without a bottle? Should I let my baby use a dummy?
Mental Development
Is the Mozart effect on baby development real? Is my baby especially sensitive? Can I teach a baby to read? What effect does a baby’s environment have on their cognitive and sensory development? Does my baby recognise my face? Is screen time bad for my baby?
Activities & Games
What activities can I do with my baby outdoors? Should my baby take swimming lessons? Why should I playing games with my baby?
Emotional Development
How do I identify and understand my baby’s emotions? Why is parent-baby communication and interaction so important? How does responsive caregiving support healthy attachment and bonding? Can I spoil my baby by holding them for too long?
Milestone Summaries
What are the baby development milestones for 8 - 12 months? What are the baby development milestones for 4 - 7 months? What are the baby development milestones for 1 - 4 months? How do babies grow and develop in their first year?
Baby Feeding
Breastfeeding
How should I express and store my breastmilk? What does breastmilk contain? Can I prepare for breastfeeding in pregnancy? How does breastfeeding support my baby's immunity? How do I latch a newborn baby? What are some breastfeeding challenges I may face? Do breast and nipple size affect breastfeeding? Should I offer both my breasts at every feed? What is foremilk and hindmilk in breastfeeding? When should breastfeeding stop? How do I know that breastfeeding is going well? Is it possible to breastfeed after breast surgery? How can a partner support a breastfeeding mum? How can I stop breastfeeding safely? How do I combination feed? How can I get a breastfed baby to take a bottle? How should I approach breastfeeding in public? Should I feed my baby on demand or stick to a schedule? Is it safe to breastfeed my baby to sleep? Can I take any medication while I breastfeed? Should I follow a special diet while breastfeeding? Is alcohol, smoking or vaping safe when breastfeeding? Should I breastfeed or formula feed?
Weaning
What is the role of milk in my baby’s diet from 6-12 months? What are good first foods? Why do some parents start weaning babies with purees? What is baby-led weaning and should I try it? When should I wean my baby onto solid foods?
Bottle-feeding
How do I sterilise my baby’s bottles? How much should I bottle feed my baby? Which formula should I feed my baby? Can I put breastmilk and formula in the same bottle? How do mums bottle feed in a baby-led way? How should I prepare and store formula? How do I choose the correct bottle for my baby?
Baby Health
Illness
How can I clear my baby's congestion? What happens if my baby needs to go to hospital? What are some common baby vaccination concerns? Which vaccinations does my baby need? How do I take my baby's temperature accurately? What should I do if my baby has a cold? What are some common baby health worries?
Poo
What does blood in my baby's nappy mean? What should my baby’s dirty nappies look like? What do I do if my baby hasn't pooped for three days? Are disposable or cloth nappies better for my baby?
Physical Health
What is a lip-tie? And what is a tongue-tie? Why is my baby's hair shedding? Common baby symptoms that look serious, but that are nothing to worry about What are some common physical worries about babies? How do I burp my baby properly? How do I perform basic baby first aid? When should I call an ambulance or doctor for my baby?
Crying
How do I manage my baby’s crying? What is colic in babies?
Hygiene & Dental Health
What sort of baths should my baby be having, and how frequently? How clean is too clean when you’re a baby?
Baby Nutrition
Complementary Feeding
How do I know if my baby's diet is balanced? What are some techniques for introducing solid foods? Which should be the first foods I introduce to my baby while weaning? What are the signs my baby is ready for solid foods? Which foods should I avoid feeding to my baby? Should I limit salt and sugar in my baby's diet? Should I give my baby juice? Do babies need to drink water?
Baby Food Safety
Which foods are potential choking hazards to my weaning baby? How can I encourage healthy eating in my baby? What are some feeding safety tips for weaning my baby? What are some food hygiene tips for feeding my baby? What are some common food safety concerns about feeding babies? Should I warm my baby's food? How can I thaw my baby's food? How should I prepare baby food? Which foods might cause allergic reactions in babies?
Introduction
What are my baby's nutritional needs? Why is proper baby nutrition so important?
Baby Health and Dietary Habits
What are some nutritious baby meal and snack ideas? How do I encourage variety in my baby's diet? How do I feed a baby with metabolic issues, allergies, or other health conditions? How can I ensure my baby is well nourished on a vegan or vegetarian diet? Are organic foods better for babies? How do I make baby food at home? What should I do if my baby refuses food? What are some common nutritional concerns for babies?
Baby Sleep
Sleep Safety
Should I sleep with my baby in the same bed? Can my baby sleep with a weighted blanket or cuddly toy? When can my baby use pillows? When can my baby sleep on their tummy? When can my baby sleep with blankets? What sleep equipment does my baby need?
Quality of Sleep
How do I establish a good sleeping environment for my baby? Should my house be absolutely quiet for my baby? Does my baby dream? What is sleep regression in babies? How much sleep does my baby need?
Baby Speech
Language Development
How can parents encourage early language development in babies? How do first words and word combinations impact speech development?
Verbal
Should I use baby talk with my baby? What roles do vocalisation and babbling play in baby speech development? What roles do crying and cooing play in baby speech development?
Nonverbal
How do eye contact and facial expressions impact speech development? What roles do gestures and body language play in baby speech development? What are some communication techniques for babies?
Introduction
What are my baby’s building blocks of language? What are the milestones of baby speech development? What is the importance of early communication with babies?
Baby Swim
Getting Used To Water
Jumping in Water Resting on Mum Submerging Underwater Face Down in Water Songs and Nursery Rhymes Feeling Water Over Their Head Splashing Around
Learning To Move Through Water
Kicking in the Water While Gliding Gliding on a Kickboard Gliding on Your Front and Back in the Water Seahorse Swim Activity Swim Toys Passing Your Baby to Your Partner Underwater
Fire Safety for Families
Fire Safety in Your Community
How can I make my community fire-safe? How can I be more fire-safe outdoors?
Fire Safety and Your Children
How can I make fire safety checks at home? What do I do if my child is fascinated by fire? What first aid can I perform if there's a fire at home? How do I write a fire escape plan for my family home? How do I speak to kids about fire safety?
Fire Prevention at Home
How do I childproof my home against fire risks? How can I spot and mitigate fire risks in my home (Part Two)? How can I spot and mitigate fire risks in my home (Part One)?
Giving Birth
Labour
How do I know I'm in labour? Which medications are available for me for pain relief during labour? How can I relieve labour pain naturally (Part Two)? How can I relieve labour pain naturally (Part One)? How do I cope with labour pain? What happens if my baby is breech? What is a ventouse birth? What happens if I need to be induced? What happens if my baby is overdue? How do I cope if delivery happens suddenly? What is premature birth? What do I need to know about having twins or triplets? What physical symptoms emerge before labour starts? What can I expect in each stage of labour (Part Two)? What can I expect in each stage of labour (Part One)?
Postpartum
How do I keep a realistic mindset right after 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? How do I cope with visitors straight after the birth? How to accept your baby as their own person Is 'mummy brain’ a real thing? How can I distinguish between sleep deprivation and postpartum depression? How do I identify and cope with the baby blues? What are some common postpartum problems? What happens to my body in the first few days after birth? How do I identify and cope with birth trauma? What happens when I meet my baby? What is the fourth trimester of pregnancy? What happens straight after birth?
Delivery
What are the most common fears about childbirth (Part 2)? What are the most common fears about childbirth (Part 1)? Why do babies need to go to the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU)? What are some common labour complications to be aware of? What do I need to know about having a C-section? (Part 2) What do I need to know about having a C-section? (Part 1) How will having an epidural work (Part Two)? How will having an epidural work (Part One)?
Intro to Swimming
Getting Used To Water
Flying Saucer Activity Blowing Bubbles Jumping While Hand in Hand Collecting Sinking Pool Toys Submersion Underwater
Kicking
Holding a Pool Noodle Kicking With Two Pool Floats Kicking With One Pool Float Rocket Kicking in Water
Arms
Doggy Paddle Stroke One-Arm Stroke Both Arms Rotating Stroke Swimming to the Pool Wall Front Crawl Stroke
Learning the Strokes
Front Crawl
Breathing on Your Side While Swimming Front Crawl Three Alternating Arm Strokes and a Breath Three Arm Strokes and a Breath Side Breathing and One-Arm Stroke
Breaststroke
Breaststroke Arms and Legs Together, with Noodle On Front While Being Held On Front With Noodle On Back With Noodle
Backstroke
Backstroke One Arm One Arm with a Float Rocket Kicking Soldier Kicking
Learning to Cycle
Introduction to Cycling
Why should I teach my child to cycle? How do I choose the right bike and cycling equipment for my child? How can I coach my child's cycling like a pro?
Getting Started
How can I teach my child to set the pedal to start cycling? How do I teach my child how to turn the bike with control while cycling? What should I teach my child about swerving around hazards on a bike? How do I teach my child to stop cycling quickly with control? What are four top tips for balancing on the bike? What's a fun cycling game my child and I can play while sat on the saddle? What are some fun balance bike games and activities? How can I teach my child starting and stopping on the bicycle?
Getting Ready
What should I teach my child about getting on and off their bike? What bike checks do my child and I need to make before cycling? How do I make the bike fit my child? What clothing and helmet checks does my child need to make before cycling? What do I bring with me when teaching my child to cycle? How do I choose a suitable location to teach my child to cycle?
Balance
What are some cycling warm-up games my child can play off the bike? How do I convert a standard bike into a balance bike? What are the benefits of a balance bike approach to cycling?
Tips & Techniques
How do I teach my child balance and coordination while cycling? How do I teach my child to look all around while cycling in a straight line? Why do I need to teach my child about using gears? How do I teach my child to cycle with one-hand? How do I teach my child advanced cornering on a bike? How do I teach my child to stand up while cycling? What should I know about riding bikes with my child? How can I teach my child about sharing space and riding bikes with other children?
Love, Sex and Parenting
Parenting as a Team
How can new parents make decisions as a team? How can new parents value one another’s needs? Why is co-regulation so important for parents? (part 1) Why is co-regulation so important for parents? (part 2) How does a man feel when his partner is pregnant? How can you support him? How do stress and sleep deprivation affect your relationship? What does an expectant mum go through and how can you support her? (part 1) What does an expectant mum go through and how can you support her? (part 2)
Conflict and Resolution
What is my conflict style and how can it affect my relationship? (part 1) Is the way I handle conflict harming or helping my relationship? Why do we argue about the same things? What can we do about it? (part 1) Why are we arguing about the same things and what can we do about it? (part 2) How does mutual appreciation bring new parents together? How do I bring up a problem in my relationship? How do I cool down in the midst of conflict with my partner? (part 1) How can I cool down in the midst of conflict with my partner? (part 2) How can we balance work and family life as a team? (part 2) How can new parents heal the hurt after a fight? How can we balance work and family life as a team? (part 1)
Spicing Up Your Sex Life Post-Baby
How do hormones affect your sex drive? How does tiredness affect your sex life? How does childbirth affect your sex life? How does physiological and psychological change affect a couple’s sex life? (part 1) How does physiological and psychological change affect a couple’s sex life? (part 2) How can new parents rekindle romance? (part 1) How can new parents rekindle romance? (part 2)
Newborn
Sleep
What should my newborn’s sleep look like? How do I swaddle my newborn? Why does my sleep pattern differ from my newborn baby’s?
Preparation
What are the essential clothes and equipment I should buy for my baby? How do I choose a crib or bassinet for my baby?
Parental Skills, Tips & Essentials
How can I take my newborn outside? When should my newborn have their first bath? How do I physically handle my new baby? How do I change my newborn’s nappy? What is nappy rash and how can I protect my baby from it? What do I need to know about nappies and washing my newborn? How can I cope with my newborn’s crying in the weeks after birth?
First Days
What do newborn babies look like and do? What do I do when I arrive home with my newborn? Can newborn babies have teeth? What tests will my baby have at birth?
Problems
What are the common problems to look out for with newborns? What is SIDS and how can I protect my baby from it?
First Month
What are the development milestones of my baby’s first 4 weeks of life?
Feeding
How do I breastfeed a newborn? How do I bottle feed a newborn?
Paediatric First Aid
Seizures, Wounds, Burns & Shocks
How do I help a baby or child in shock or anaphylactic shock? Supporting a Baby or Child During a Seizure First Aid for Wounds and Injuries How do I help a child who has had an electric shock? How do I treat my child's cuts, grazes, burns or scalds?
Eye Injuries, Insect Bites & Extreme Temperatures
What do I do if my child hurts their eye? What do I do if my baby or child is bitten or stung? How to spot and treat the effects of extreme temperatures on a baby or child?
Asthmatic and Diabetic Incidents
How do I help a child having an asthma attack, hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia?
Surveys, the AVPU Scale & CPR
How do I use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)? How do I give a baby CPR? What do I do if a baby or child is choking? How does a first aider survey a scene, a baby, and a child? How do I check whether a child is conscious and breathing? How do I give a child CPR?
Sprains, Concussions, Poison & Foreign Bodies
How to I help a baby or child with something in their ears, eyes or nose? What should I do if my child is exposed to poison? How do I help a child with a head injury and/or concussion? How do I treat my child's fracture, dislocation, sprain or strain?
The Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider
What does a first aider do?
Preconception
Trying to Have a Baby
What do I need to know about obstetrician-gynaecologists, midwives and doulas? What do I need to know about my hospital and home birth options? How do I prepare for the emotional journey of pregnancy and parenthood? How long will it take me to get pregnant? How do I progress my decision to get pregnant?
Fertility and Conception
How can understanding my menstrual cycle help me get pregnant? How can I time intercourse to help me get pregnant? What are my fertility testing and treatment options? How can lifestyle habits impact my fertility?
Genetic Disorders, Testing and Information
How can I make informed decisions about getting pregnant based on genetic testing? What are my genetic testing options while trying to get pregnant? What is my risk of passing on a genetic disorder to my baby?
Planning to Conceive
How do I prepare for pregnancy while trying to get pregnant? What are some career plans I'll need to make for getting pregnant? What are some lifestyle changes I'll need to make to get pregnant? What are some financial considerations for preparing to get pregnant?
Deciding to Have a Baby
How do I communicate with my partner about parenthood? What are the pros and cons of having children? How do I decide whether to have a baby?
Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy
How do I manage chronic health conditions while trying to get pregnant? What do I need to know about folic acid and other prenatal supplements? What do I know about nutrition and exercise while trying to get pregnant? How can I manage anxiety and stress while trying to get pregnant?
Pregnancy
The Third Trimester
What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Seven Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Seven Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Eight Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Nine Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-One Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Two Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Three Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Four Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Five Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Six Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Eight Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Nine Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Forty Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Forty-One Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Forty-Two Weeks?
The First Trimester
What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Two Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Three Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Four Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Five Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Six Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Seven Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Eight Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Nine Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Ten Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Eleven Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twelve Weeks? The Fundamentals of Pregnancy
The Second Trimester
What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirteen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Fourteen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Fifteen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Sixteen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Seventeen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Eighteen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Nineteen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-One Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Two Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Three Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Four Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Five Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Six Weeks?
The Ultimate Antenatal Classes
Planning for Birth
What do I need to know about assisted delivery? What do I need to know about being induced? What will a straightforward vaginal birth be like? How do I prepare for a home birth? What do I need to know about caesarean section?
Preparing for Labour
How can I cope with pain using medication? How can I cope with labour pain using natural relief? How will I know I'm in labour and when should I go to the hospital? What is a birth partner's role in labour?
Late Pregnancy
What should be in my birth plan (birth preferences) and hospital bag? Should I express colostrum and buy breastfeeding tools for birth? Where should I give birth? How can I sleep well in my third trimester? What should I eat in the third trimester? How can I prepare for giving birth physically (incl. perineal massage)? How will my body change in the third trimester? Why take antenatal classes?
Navigating the Fourth Trimester
How do I physically recover after birth (incl. perineal healing)? What are some practical skills I'll need to care for my newborn? What should I do if my baby is crying? How will my baby be checked after birth? What do I need to know about my newborn's sleep? What happens during the golden hour and the first feed? What do I do if my baby is unconscious (incl.CPR)?
Toddler Health and Development
Toddler Development
How do I promote ear and eye health in toddlers? How can play promote cognitive and social development in toddlers? How can I understand and support my toddler's emotional development? How can build a positive parent-child relationship with my toddler? How can nurture my toddler's social skills and friendships? How can I manage and prevent toddler tantrums and behavioural issues? How can I monitor my toddler's growth and development? Red Flags of Toddler Development How do I monitor my toddler's vision and hearing development? What are signs of potential vision or hearing issues in toddlers?
Toddler Health
Why is early childhood health so important? How can parents and caregivers promote toddler health? What are my toddler's health and development reviews? Which vaccines are recommended for my toddler? What are the benefits of immunisations and vaccine schedules for toddlers? What are some common toddler illnesses? How does a toddler's brain develop? How do a toddler's gross and fine motor skills develop? How can I encourage my toddler's motor skill development?
Toddler Hygiene
What are some signs my toddler is ready for toilet training? What is the best strategy for toilet training my toddler? How do I teach my toddler good hygiene habits and self-care skills?
Toddler Safety
How do I childproof my home and garden for my toddler? What are the first aid basics I should know to help an injured child? What are some common household hazards and safety precautions to take for my toddler? What are some water safety precautions to take to protect my toddler?
Toddler Nutrition
Food Groups, Nutrients & Minerals
What do I need to know about fibre in my toddler’s diet? Why is salt important in my toddler’s diet? What do I need to know about free sugars for toddlers? Which foods boost my toddler’s brain development? Which foods boost my toddler’s immune system? What are the different types of sugar in my toddler’s diet? What is protein and how much does my toddler need? Are prebiotics and probiotics important for kids? What is zinc, and how much does my toddler need? What is iodine, and how much does my toddler need? What is cobalamin (vitamin B12), and how much does my toddler need? Why does the variety of fruit and veg in my toddler’s diet matter? How do I ensure my toddler has a healthy fat intake?
The Basics
Why is balanced nutrition important for toddlers? What should I feed my 1 to 3 year-old? What are my toddler’s nutrient requirements? What are some common myths about child nutrition? Which serving sizes and meal plans are best for toddlers? How can I balance my toddler’s diet? Why is it important that my toddler eats with the family? Why is breakfast so important for my toddler? What are some breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas for toddlers? How do I introduce healthy snacking into my toddler’s routine? How do food and drink affect my toddler’s teeth? Why should I grow food with my toddler? What do I do if my toddler is refusing to eat?
Diets, Intolerances & Problems
How can I help my toddler be less fussy about certain foods? How do I get my toddler to eat certain foods? How can I easily feed my vegetarian toddler? What do I need to know about dairy-free and gluten-free toddler diets? What do I need to know about food allergies in toddlers? What are organic foods and how can I identify them? Are organic foods healthier than normal foods? What do I do if my toddler hates vegetables? What do I need to know about overweight and obese toddlers? What if my toddler is underweight? What do I need to know about iron-deficiency anaemia in toddlers? What do I need to know about toddler diarrhoea and constipation?
Drinks
What do I need to know about my toddler’s water needs? How much juice should a toddler have? How much milk should my toddler have?
Toddler Sleep
Quality of Sleep
How do I know if my toddler is getting enough sleep? How do I get my 1-to-2-year-old to sleep? What rules can I set up for my toddler’s bedtime? What is the 'forbidden sleep zone' for toddlers? How much sleep does my toddler need, and what can affect it? How can I help my toddler get enough sleep? How do I teach my toddler to fall asleep? How do I ensure my toddler has enough sleep in a dual-career family?
Sleep Development
How should I respond to my toddler’s tears, crying and tantrums during sleep training? How should I plan my toddler’s daytime naps? What to do before moving my toddler from crib (cot) to bed? What do I do if my toddler struggles to sleep? What is sleep training for toddlers?
Sleep Problems
What are some common toddler sleep issues and sleep crutches? What are toddler nighttime wakings? What do I need to know and do about my toddler’s night-terrors? What do I need to know and do about my toddler’s nightmares? What should I do about my toddler’s sleepwalking? Should I be worried about my toddler’s snoring?
Sleep Conditions
How important is light and darkness for my toddler’s sleep? How do I create a sleep-friendly environment for my toddler? How do I help my toddler sleep well on holiday?
Toddler Speech
Structure of Language
How do I help my toddler develop a good vocabulary? How do I teach my toddler proper grammar and syntax? What are phonemes and phonology in toddler speech? What role does nonverbal communication play in toddler language development? How do I help my toddler to develop strong social skills and improve their interactions?
Introduction
How do I assess my toddler’s language development? What is toddler speech development, and why is it important? What are the milestone moments in my toddler's language development? What is the role of nature and nurture in toddler language development?
Language Development
What do I need to know about getting my toddler ready for preschool and beyond? What do I do if my toddler regresses to baby talk and babbling? How does language development change as my toddler grows? Is bilingualism beneficial for my toddler? What are some strategies for encouraging language development in toddlers? Which language activities can my toddler try?
Speech Disorders & Delays
What do I need to know about diagnosis and treatment of toddlers’ speech disorders? What are some common toddler speech disorders?