Have you considered choosing your baby’s paediatrician yet?
Many first-time privately insured mums haven't considered choosing their baby's paediatrician and don't know they are usually able to do so.
Tag: newborn
Tummy time – how to make it fun for your baby
We are often told how beneficial it is for our babies to have some 'tummy time' - but why is tummy time so important and what do you do when all your attempts are met with protests?
The benefits of skin-to-skin contact after birth
That first cuddle with your new baby is a magical time, but did you know it's also an important time for your health and the health of your newborn?
Tips for lessening the stress around sleep
Long stretches of uninterrupted sleep are not realistic when combined with the demands of a newborn baby. To expect a new mother and her infant to meet such a standard is setting them up for failure.
10 tips for surviving with a newborn and a toddler
When you have a newborn AND a toddler you may find you are forced to extend yourself more than you thought possible. Here are some of the best tips for getting through those first weeks with a baby and toddler ...
New baby nursery checklist – a guide to newborn essentials
Baby Nursery Checklist - A guide to the essential items you need to buy in preparation for your new baby.
7 ways to care for your newborn’s skin
It is so important to protect your baby's skin. Here are seven tips for caring for your newborn baby's sensitive skin ...
7 ways to break out of the new mummy daze
It's normal to feel like an emotional zombie in the first weeks with a new baby but once you break out of the daze, there's a whole world of motherhood to enjoy.
Baking the ‘stay-at-home-mum’ cake …
I am not a cake baker. I’m not a gardener. I’m not knitter. I don’t DIY. I am not any of the things I idealised about my mother who was a really good homemaker. I do not live up to my expectations of what a mother at home should be. I am barely baking the cake, forget the fondant.
How to settle a crying baby
Why is your baby crying and what can you do to settle them? Soon you'll be an expert but until then use our handy list of ideas and tips.
