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Tummy Time.
Babies tend to spend a lot of time on their backs they go from the car seat in the bassinet to the play mat, may be a “babygym” but still they're on their back.
Tummy time helps to prevent flat head syndrome builds strengthens muscles in the neck back and tummy as well as shoulder stability for head control and motor skills.
Tummy time aids digestion reducing symptoms of colic reflux and wind.
Skin to skin
Your newborn is so neurologically immature that they cannot actually regulate their body temperature, heart-rate or breathing without being in your presence*.
Many parents are familiar with “the golden hour” immediately after birth and understand the importance of skin-to-skin at that stage.
But really skin to skin in the early days should be as much as possible day and night (see my blog on sleep re bed-sharing)
Where babies sleep
Many parents find their baby won't sleep alone, the baby will not settle in a crib, cot or bassinet despite safe sleep advice. Parents are often concerned about SIDS and cot-death if they share the bed with their baby. Here you will find information and research about how breastfeeding reduces risk of sudden infant death syndrome by approximately 50% at all ages throughout infancy.
Becoming a mother & dealing with criticism
They forgot to tell you, when your baby was born you will meet a new person and that person will be you
How to know if breastfeeding is going well
Unsure if your baby is feeding effectively or concerned about low milk supply? Consider consulting a qualified lactation consultant—the highest credential in breastfeeding globally.