Baby Health
3 month old baby’s development
Head control of your three month old When your baby was a newborn it had a weak neck which tended to flop down without proper support. At three months old your baby’s neck is getting stronger day by day and week by week. You will notice your baby trying to lift its neck and hold it... Read More
2 month old baby’s development
Your baby’s first true smile If told your baby’s first true smiles or what is known as ‘genuine smiles’ won’t appear until your baby is at least two month old, you might think ‘what rubbish, I have seen my newborn smile plenty of times’. The first few smiles of your baby are more of a... Read More
1 month old baby’s development
Holding baby’s head up As a newborn your baby is not able to hold up its head on its own or control head movements. If not supported properly its head tends to flop down. After one month your baby’s neck muscles will be getting stronger. With proper support your baby will now be able to hold... Read More
Yoga for kids made easy!
The new Epona Yoga DVD is a children’s yoga program created by Debra McCormick, Australia’s only Chopra Centre Certified Ayurvedic Master. It provides a great mix of relaxation, entertainment and gentle exercise for children. The Epona Yoga DVD is beautifully animated with yoga-practising characters: Mali the Monkey, Sunni the Sunflower, Rafferty the Rooster and Tula... Read More
Banana Boat – No-fuss sun protection for Kids and Babies!
Did you know that we actually get about 80 percent of our lifetime sun exposure before the age of 18? Thanks to the makers of the No.1 sunscreen brand in Australia, Banana Boat®, parents can now keep their kids protected against the sun’s harmful UV rays without fuss using Banana Boat Kids and Baby SPF... Read More
Weighing it Up: Pregnancy and Exercise.
A report released this week by the UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is warning women not to ‘eat for two’ and to exercise for at least 30min daily in order to prevent an “obesity crisis” among mothers-to-be. The report found that almost half of expectant mothers are overweight or obese, putting themselves... Read More
“Mums & Bubs” Family Retreats
…indulgences for bub and grown-ups alike An innovative series of unique wellness retreats for infants and their parents are currently on offer with the next scheduled for September. Featuring workshops facilitated by a Certified Infant Massage Instructor and private post-natal consultations with a specialist midwife, this three-day programme offers new parents important learning opportunities in the private,... Read More
Mumtrepreneur helps infants with Flat Head Syndrome
A Newmarket mother of two is helping parents treat and correct Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly) in their newborn infants with her unique invention, the Baby Head Rest. Michele Blanchard, Director of Rose and Lily Australia, produced the Baby Head Rest following her own children’s diagnosis of Flat Head Syndrome. Previously, treatment for the condition, if... Read More
Plagiocephaly now affects 1 in 10 newborn babies; links to developmental delays
1 in 10 newborn babies in Australia today will be affected by Plagiocephaly, which has been linked to developmental delays. Plagiocephaly, known as Flat Head Syndrome, is a condition where a baby’s head becomes flat or mis-shapen due to continual pressure on their skulls from firm surfaces such as cot mattresses or bassinets. Flattening occurs... Read More