by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 11, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth, Child Development
Establishing a routine for you and your baby Routines are simply things that are done at the same or similar times every day and firstly I want to say that for the first 6 weeks or so, it is difficult to establish much of a routine as you adapt to the demands of being... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 11, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth
Safe Sleeping is an extremely important element of caring for your baby. There are so many places you can go to gain support on this and this blog will explore some of the organisations that can support and advise as well as provide tips on how to keep your baby safe... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 11, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth
How do I bath my baby? The first bath is something many parents to be worry about! How do you hold onto your baby safely whilst cleaning them, how do you know if the water temperature is ok? What temperature is ok? Don’t worry here’s your guide to... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 10, 2020 | Mental Health
BNB Support There are some stay at home activities and techniques that you can do at home that will help you take care of your own mental health and wellbeing during this time of uncertainty. Giving these activities and techniques will not only help you to support... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 10, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth, Mental Health
What is Journalling? JournalLing is a written record of our thoughts & feelings. There are really not any rules although most journaling is a daily exercise. Journaling is a way to track everyday life. Figuring out what makes us tick and happy or upset. Creating a... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 5, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth
Sterilising – Why it’s important and what to use! There are lots of places you can go to find information on sterilizing and plenty of places to gain the advice you need. I’ll be including some of the best sterilizers I’ve found at a range of prices too! It is... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 5, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth
What to pack if you’re a birthing partner! So at the moment this is a bit of a tricky one to answer, as the Covid 19 pandemic grips our nation, its difficult for birthing partners and each locality and region have their own rules and restrictions on birthing... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 5, 2020 | Mental Health, Starting School
What is separation anxiety? As a parent or carer, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that separation anxiety means I’ve done something wrong. Children who haven’t bonded with their caregiver don’t usually cry, as we see with children who as babies were not... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 5, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth
What to pack in your hospital bag for babies What do you pack for someone that you’ve never met before – that little one who’s about to become the love of your life? Its difficult isn’t it! What size will they be, how many of each item will you need?... 
by Carolyn Whitehead | Jun 5, 2020 | Antenatal and Birth
What to pack in your hospital bag Well, isn’t this just probably the most asked question of pregnancy? What should I pack in my hospital bag! The answer is, the things that you think you’ll need and the things that will make you feel comfortable. But in... 
