First Time Mum's Chat

Baby massage is a great way to help your baby and bond with them. In this episode I share the benefits of baby massage, what oils to use when massaging your baby and more.

I also caught up with and had a chat with Michelle who attended my baby massage course and has incorporated the techniques into her daily routine to help her two grandchildren.

You will hear about her experiences, how it has benefited her family and closened the bond with her grandchildren.

I'm often asked for advice by parents who are struggling to cope with a colicky baby.

In this episode I share 10 tips that mums can use to help cope with a colicky baby. These include:-

• Speak with midwives and health nurses
• Put your baby upright in a sling
• Take the opportunity to relax and regain your energy when they do
• Don't be shy to ask others for assistance
• Network and connect with other mums through parenting groups etc.

When it comes to all things newborn, midwives are a great source of knowledge and inspiration. In this episode I speak with Diane Haworth, a midwife and lactation consultant with many years of experience.

During our chat, we discussed topics including:-

• how to get baby to latch.
• feeding your baby and ensuring they are not overfed.
• dehydration and constipation and when to be concerned.

Even though I've worked with babies over many years, I learnt a lot from Diane who had many excellent tips to share.

There's a lot of debate on the topic of baby teething symptoms and possible ways to help with baby teething.

In this first episode of First Mum's Chat I speak with mother of four Hayley Brown who has had lots of experience dealing with baby teething symptoms.

I drew on Hayley's extensive experience as a mother and sought her opinion on a number of aspects of baby teething that many find challenging and found her experiences very insightful.

Here’s a snippet of what you’ll discover today to help with baby teething:-

• baby teething and diarrhea and how extensively they are linked
• the importance of looking after your baby's teeth and when to consult a dentist
• what kind of baby teething toys are useful
• tips on pain relief when dealing with baby teething symptoms

I'm sure you will find Hayley's down to Earth approach to baby teething symptoms refreshing which causes a lot of angst among parents.