Questions tagged equipment

Hi Lea, Depending on things like allergies and preferences here are a few ideas. I would also recommend the Huggies Recipe Book, its great for t...

Hi, It is lovely to hear that you are giving your friend so much support. I’m sure she really appreciates it, especially as this is somethin...

Hi Bex, You would still expect to be offering Ezekeil at least one overnight feed until about 6 months. The trick is always settle baby (and todd...

Hi, SIDS do say that the risks are greatly reduced from about 5 to 6 months. You can`t stop natural progress and always make sure you have the cot...

Hi Natalie, Thanks for your question to Glenda about your 4 month old baby girl. From your letter, I wasn’t sure if your baby has been medic...

Hi Anita, It`s never too early to start a good settling routine. It only takes about 3 days to create a habit and for many babies that are rocked...

Hi, If you think that you may be pregnant you need to do a home pregnancy test. If you are not pregnant your periods will return again very soon. ...

Hi, Some babies are just poor daytime sleepers. You could try our It`s Time To Sleep settling program for Newborn to 6 months, the patting techniq...

Hi Stacey, Fussy eating can really have you pulling your hair out! I have a five year old who is showing signs of coming out of it, but on glimpse...

Hi Jess, Try following our It`s Time To Sleep settling program for Newborn to 6 months and incorporate a feed/play/sleep routine. It`s all hands o...

Hi Leah, My website www.australianbabyhands.com is currently the only site which has accredited australian baby sign language product. There is l...

Hi, You possibly can use the bassinet. You will need to buy a new mattress and check that it is solid enough. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, Your due date is always only an estimation and your baby can be born up to 2 weeks after this date and still be born at term. If you want to a...

Hi Jodie, Congratulations! Their sleeping arrangement is really up to you and how you think that you will cope. They will sleep through another ba...

Hi Jaz, Try a sleeping bag and no blankets, this could be helpful. Cheers, Maree

Hi Kerryn, It`s never easy changing habits of those things we love or have come to rely on, I was the greatest one to cuddle my baby to sleep unti...

Hi Bronwyn, All pregnancies are different and once you have had one pregnancy the next one is always a little different. At this stage there is no...

Hi, Ankle swelling in late pregnancy is to be expected. If it is going up to your knees then this is a little more severe than expected. If it doe...

Hi, If you are not getting a period when breast feeding you are still considered being fertile. If you think that you may be pregnant it is advisa...

Hi Sarah, You could try using our patting techniques at this time, they are all hands on and no leaving baby but offer a clear message that it`s t...

Hi Anna, Try to follow a feed/play/sleep routine so you can feed when she wakes and then play and then watch for tired signs and settle her awake ...

Hi, It is advisable to go see your health care professional for a check up. If you have no noticeable fetal movements for one or two days you need...

Hi Tracey, It isnt likely that you have a problem with your milk if you havent had one before. What you may find is that during growth spurts o...

Hi Kyra, I have copied in some info on storing breastmilk below for you. Re the warmth, yes the underside of your wrist is the best tester and ...

Hi Sacha, She is now very reliant on your comfort to sleep and she is protesting the change. You may want to give our It`s Time To Sleep settling...

Hi Amanda, Work with your GP to get the Reflux and colic under control but also be aware that you are not creating unwanted habits by all this roc...

Hi Hayley, Yes this can be common but you do need to have a check up. Call your GP for a check up and you may need a scan. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, Women having their first baby start feeling kicks/movements at around 20 weeks. Women who have had a baby before feel movements from around 16...

Hi, If you think that you may be pregnant it is advisable to do a pregnancy test. If you have miscarried recently your period may take a little wh...

Hi Sherri, If you feel that you have a leak in the bag that is holding the baby it is advisable to seek medical advice. It can be a source for inf...