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Journeys Baby 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? What activities can I do with my baby outdoors? Should my baby take swimming lessons?
Physical Development
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? 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 start grasping? When will my baby hold their own head up? When will my baby sit up?
Behavioural Development
How can dads bond with their baby without a bottle? Should I let my baby use a dummy? How long should my baby suck their thumb? How can I make my baby laugh? When will my baby start smiling? How should I introduce my new baby to their siblings?
Mental Development
Is screen time bad for my baby? Is the Mozart effect on baby development real? Is my baby especially sensitive? Can I teach a baby to read? Does my baby recognise my face? What effect does a baby’s environment have on their cognitive and sensory development?
Emotional Development
Can I spoil my baby by holding them for too long? How does responsive caregiving support healthy attachment and bonding? Why is parent-baby communication and interaction so important? How do I identify and understand my baby’s emotions?
Baby Feeding
Weaning
When should I wean my baby onto solid foods? 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?
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?
Breastfeeding
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? How should I express and store my breastmilk? How do I know that breastfeeding is going well? When should breastfeeding stop? What is foremilk and hindmilk in breastfeeding? Should I offer both my breasts at every feed? Do breast and nipple size affect breastfeeding? What are some breastfeeding challenges I may face? How do I latch a newborn baby? How does breastfeeding support my baby's immunity? Can I prepare for breastfeeding in pregnancy? What does breastmilk contain? Should I breastfeed or formula feed?
Baby Health
Physical Health
What is a lip-tie? And what is a tongue-tie? What are some common physical worries about babies? How do I perform basic baby first aid? When should I call an ambulance or doctor for my baby? How do I burp my baby properly? Common baby symptoms that look serious, but that are nothing to worry about Why is my baby's hair shedding?
Crying
How do I manage my baby’s crying? What is colic in babies?
Illness
What are some common baby health worries? What happens if my baby needs to go to hospital? What are some common baby vaccination concerns? Which vaccinations does my baby need? What should I do if my baby has a cold? How can I clear my baby's congestion? How do I take my baby's temperature accurately?
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?
Poo
What does blood in my baby's nappy mean? Are disposable or cloth nappies better for my baby? What do I do if my baby hasn't pooped for three days? What should my baby’s dirty nappies look like?
Baby Nutrition
Complementary Feeding
Which foods should I avoid feeding to my baby? What are the signs my baby is ready for solid foods? Which should be the first foods I introduce to my baby while weaning? What are some techniques for introducing solid foods? How do I know if my baby's diet is balanced? Do babies need to drink water? Should I give my baby juice? Should I limit salt and sugar in my baby's diet?
Introduction
Why is proper baby nutrition so important? What are my baby's nutritional needs?
Baby Food Safety
Which foods might cause allergic reactions in babies? How should I prepare baby food? 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?
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
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?
Sleep Safety
Can my baby sleep with a weighted blanket or cuddly toy? Should I sleep with my baby in the same bed? 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?
Baby Speech
Language Development
How do first words and word combinations impact speech development? How can parents encourage early language development in babies?
Verbal
What roles do vocalisation and babbling play in baby speech development? Should I use baby talk with my baby? 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 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?
Baby Swim
Learning To Move Through Water
Swim Toys Gliding on Your Front and Back in the Water Gliding on a Kickboard Kicking in the Water While Gliding Passing Your Baby to Your Partner Underwater Seahorse Swim Activity
Getting Used To Water
Songs and Nursery Rhymes Feeling Water Over Their Head Splashing Around Jumping in Water Face Down in Water Submerging Underwater Resting on Mum
Fire Safety for Families
Fire Prevention at Home
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)? How do I childproof my home against fire risks?
Fire Safety and Your Children
How can I make fire safety checks at home? 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?
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 can I distinguish between sleep deprivation and postpartum depression? 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? 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? What are some common postpartum problems? How do I identify and cope with the baby blues?
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)?
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)? How do I know I'm in labour?
Intro to Swimming
Arms
Doggy Paddle Stroke Front Crawl Stroke Swimming to the Pool Wall Both Arms Rotating Stroke One-Arm Stroke
Kicking
Rocket Kicking in Water Kicking With One Pool Float Holding a Pool Noodle Kicking With Two Pool Floats
Getting Used To Water
Collecting Sinking Pool Toys Submersion Underwater Flying Saucer Activity Blowing Bubbles Jumping While Hand in Hand
Learning the Strokes
Breaststroke
Arms and Legs Together, with Noodle Breaststroke On Back With Noodle On Front With Noodle On Front While Being Held
Front Crawl
Three Arm Strokes and a Breath Three Alternating Arm Strokes and a Breath Front Crawl Breathing on Your Side While Swimming Side Breathing and One-Arm Stroke
Backstroke
Soldier Kicking Rocket Kicking One Arm with a Float One Arm Backstroke
Learning to Cycle
Getting Ready
What bike checks do my child and I need to make before cycling? How do I choose a suitable location to teach my child to cycle? What do I bring with me when teaching my child to cycle? What clothing and helmet checks does my child need to make before cycling? How do I make the bike fit my child? What should I teach my child about getting on and off their bike?
Introduction to Cycling
Why should I teach my child to cycle? How can I coach my child's cycling like a pro? How do I choose the right bike and cycling equipment for my child?
Balance
What are the benefits of a balance bike approach to cycling? 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?
Getting Started
What's a fun cycling game my child and I can play while sat on the saddle? What are four top tips for balancing on the bike? What are some fun balance bike games and activities? 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? 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?
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 value one another’s needs? How can new parents make decisions as a team? How do stress and sleep deprivation affect your relationship? How does a man feel when his partner is pregnant? How can you support him? What does an expectant mum go through and how can you support her? (part 2) What does an expectant mum go through and how can you support her? (part 1) Why is co-regulation so important for parents? (part 2) Why is co-regulation so important for parents? (part 1)
Spicing Up Your Sex Life Post-Baby
How can new parents rekindle romance? (part 2) How does physiological and psychological change affect a couple’s sex life? (part 1) How does childbirth affect your sex life? How does tiredness affect your sex life? How do hormones affect your sex drive? How does physiological and psychological change affect a couple’s sex life? (part 2) How can new parents rekindle romance? (part 1)
Conflict and Resolution
How can I cool down in the midst of conflict with my partner? (part 2) How do I cool down in the midst of conflict with my partner? (part 1) How do I bring up a problem in my relationship? How does mutual appreciation bring new parents together? How can we balance work and family life as a team? (part 2) How can we balance work and family life as a team? (part 1) 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) 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)
Newborn
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?
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?
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?
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?
Paediatric First Aid
Seizures, Wounds, Burns & Shocks
First Aid for Wounds and Injuries 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? Supporting a Baby or Child During a Seizure
Surveys, the AVPU Scale & CPR
What do I do if a baby or child is choking? How do I give a baby CPR? How do I use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)? How do I give a child CPR? How do I check whether a child is conscious and breathing? How does a first aider survey a scene, a baby, and a child?
Asthmatic and Diabetic Incidents
How do I help a child having an asthma attack, hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia?
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 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 treat my child's fracture, dislocation, sprain or strain? How do I help a child with a head injury and/or concussion?
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? What are some financial considerations for preparing to get pregnant? What are some career plans I'll need to make for getting pregnant? How do I prepare for pregnancy while trying to get pregnant?
Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy
How can I manage anxiety and stress 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? What do I know about nutrition and exercise while trying to get pregnant?
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 progress my decision to get pregnant? How do I prepare for the emotional journey of pregnancy and parenthood? How long will it take me 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?
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?
Fertility and Conception
How can understanding my menstrual cycle help me get pregnant? How can lifestyle habits impact my fertility? What are my fertility testing and treatment options? How can I time intercourse to help me get pregnant?
Pregnancy
The First Trimester
The Fundamentals of Pregnancy What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twelve Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Eleven Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Ten Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Nine Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Eight Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Seven Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Six Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Five Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Four Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Three Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Two Weeks?
The Third Trimester
What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Forty-Two Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Forty-One Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Forty Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Nine Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Eight Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Seven Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Six Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Five Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Four Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Three Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-Two Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty-One Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirty Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Nine Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Eight Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Seven Weeks?
The Second Trimester
What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Six Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Five Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Four Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Three Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-Two Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty-One Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Nineteen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Twenty Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Eighteen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Seventeen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Sixteen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Fifteen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Fourteen Weeks? What Does My Pregnancy Look Like at Thirteen Weeks?
The Ultimate Antenatal Classes
Navigating the Fourth Trimester
What do I need to know about my newborn's sleep? 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 happens during the golden hour and the first feed? What do I do if my baby is unconscious (incl.CPR)?
Late Pregnancy
What should I eat in the third trimester? How can I sleep well in my third trimester? Where should I give birth? Should I express colostrum and buy breastfeeding tools for birth? What should be in my birth plan (birth preferences) and hospital bag? How can I prepare for giving birth physically (incl. perineal massage)? How will my body change in the third trimester? Why take antenatal classes?
Preparing for Labour
What is a birth partner's role in labour? How will I know I'm in labour and when should I go to the hospital? How can I cope with labour pain using natural relief? How can I cope with pain using medication?
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?
Toddler Health and Development
Toddler Development
How can nurture my toddler's social skills and friendships? How can build a positive parent-child relationship with my toddler? How can I understand and support my toddler's emotional development? How can play promote cognitive and social development in toddlers? How do I promote ear and eye health in toddlers? What are signs of potential vision or hearing issues in toddlers? How do I monitor my toddler's vision and hearing development? Red Flags of Toddler Development How can I monitor my toddler's growth and development? How can I manage and prevent toddler tantrums and behavioural issues?
Toddler Hygiene
What is the best strategy for toilet training my toddler? What are some signs my toddler is ready for toilet training? How do I teach my toddler good hygiene habits and self-care skills?
Toddler Safety
What are some common household hazards and safety precautions to take for my toddler? What are the first aid basics I should know to help an injured child? How do I childproof my home and garden for my toddler? What are some water safety precautions to take to protect my toddler?
Toddler Health
How can I encourage my toddler's motor skill development? How do a toddler's gross and fine motor skills develop? How does a toddler's brain develop? What are some common toddler illnesses? What are the benefits of immunisations and vaccine schedules for toddlers? Which vaccines are recommended for my toddler? What are my toddler's health and development reviews? Why is early childhood health so important? How can parents and caregivers promote toddler health?
Toddler Nutrition
Food Groups, Nutrients & Minerals
What do I need to know about free sugars for toddlers? 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? What do I need to know about fibre in my toddler’s diet? Are prebiotics and probiotics important for kids? What is protein and how much does my toddler need? What are the different types of sugar in my toddler’s diet? Which foods boost my toddler’s immune system? Which foods boost my toddler’s brain development? What is zinc, and how much does my toddler need? Why is salt important in my toddler’s diet?
The Basics
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? Why is breakfast so important for my toddler? Why is it important that my toddler eats with the family? How can I balance my toddler’s diet? Which serving sizes and meal plans are best for toddlers? What are some common myths about child nutrition? What are my toddler’s nutrient requirements? What should I feed my 1 to 3 year-old? Why is balanced nutrition important for toddlers?
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?
Diets, Intolerances & Problems
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? Are organic foods healthier than normal foods? What are organic foods and how can I identify them? 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 do I get my toddler to eat certain foods? How can I help my toddler be less fussy about certain foods?
Toddler Sleep
Quality of Sleep
How do I know if my toddler is getting enough 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 do I get my 1-to-2-year-old to sleep? How do I ensure my toddler has enough sleep in a dual-career family? How do I teach my toddler to fall asleep? How can I help my toddler get enough sleep?
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 is sleep training for toddlers? What do I do if my toddler struggles to sleep? What to do before moving my toddler from crib (cot) to bed?
Sleep Problems
What are some common toddler sleep issues and sleep crutches? What are toddler nighttime wakings? Should I be worried about my toddler’s snoring? What should I do about my toddler’s sleepwalking? 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?
Sleep Conditions
How do I help my toddler sleep well on holiday? How do I create a sleep-friendly environment for my toddler? How important is light and darkness for my toddler’s sleep?
Toddler Speech
Language Development
How does language development change as my toddler grows? What do I do if my toddler regresses to baby talk and babbling? What do I need to know about getting my toddler ready for preschool and beyond? Which language activities can my toddler try? What are some strategies for encouraging language development in toddlers? Is bilingualism beneficial for my toddler?
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?
Structure of Language
What role does nonverbal communication play in toddler language development? What are phonemes and phonology in toddler speech? How do I teach my toddler proper grammar and syntax? How do I help my toddler develop a good vocabulary? How do I help my toddler to develop strong social skills and improve their interactions?
Speech Disorders & Delays
What are some common toddler speech disorders? What do I need to know about diagnosis and treatment of toddlers’ speech disorders?