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