Stork Landing

19/11/2021

Teething can occur from around 6 months of age onwards and babies often experience discomfort during this time. Common symptoms are:
Irritability
Excessive drooling
Chewing on objects or your fingers / hands
Sore or tender gums
Nappy rash

Some simple and effective ways to ease their symptoms include:
Rub your babies gums using a clean finger - the gentle pressure can ease their discomfort
Use a cool / cold teething ring from the fridge - not frozen!
Time without their nappy if they have nappy rash and frequently changing their nappy to keep the area dry - the use of some nappy rash creams may also help.
Over the counter medications such as paracetamol may help relieve pain symptoms but make sure you follow the correct dosing recommendations for your child.
Teething can be upsetting for both parent and child but remember it generally only lasts around 1 week for each occasion and symptoms ease once the tooth has erupted through the gum.

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02/07/2021

Mealtime madness!
Sometimes mealtimes with infants and children can be a battleground. As parents we often worry that they dont eat enough or the right foods. Its important to remember that all children are different and having one child that 'ate everything' does not mean your next child will do the same even if you have not done anything differently with your parenting style.
Some tips include:
A healthy child will instinctively know how much to eat, they will not starve themselves.
Sometimes a child rejects a food without even trying it, keep trying as you may need to offer several times before they will eat it and decide they like it.
Have at least one family meal per day as this promotes mealtimes as a social activity and is a great way for everyone to connect.
If they are old enough let you child choose the dinner meal and have them assist you in some way to make it.
And remember tastes change... the food they enjoyed last week they may not touch this week! Be patient and persistent ❤

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16/05/2021

In those early days with a newborn life can be chaotic. Life before baby quickly becomes a distant memory, time seems to speed by and it can be difficult to find time to meet your own needs. All new parents feel like this! Be kind to each other, ask for help when you need it and try to take a little time out each day. When baby sleeps that's your time to rest up and relax :)

29/04/2021

Don't compare your baby's development to other babies. They are all different and unique and do things in their own time. Comparing can lead to unwanted and unneeded stress. If you have concerns talk to your local child health nurse or GP.

26/03/2021

Parenting toddlers and children can be challenging. Children want and need attention; even negative attention is better than none. So pay as little attention as you safely can to behaviour that you don’t want.

18/03/2021

As a new mum, you may be wondering how often and how much to feed your baby. Your baby will give you signs to let you know when they are hungry. It may take some time, but you'll learn exactly what these signs are.
Early cues include:
Stirring
Mouth opening
Turning head / seeking / rooting
Mid cues include:
Stretching
Increasing physical movement
Hand to mouth / sucking on hand
Late cues - may need to calm baby first before feeding:
Crying
Agitated body movements
Colour turning red

05/01/2021

As a new parent everyone will want to give you advice. It can become quite overwhelming with so many options to choose from. Trust your gut instinct, talk with your health professional and don't stress if you get it wrong. Babies are developing and changing all the time and what works one day may not work the next. Remember you are doing an awesome job!

06/12/2020

It can be really difficult as a new parent to know what equipment is safe to buy for your newborn. Take a look at this fantastic resource that will give you lots of ideas for keeping baby safe

22/11/2020

Being a newborn infant can be really hard work. Try to imagine what it must be like to be your baby. Their experience before birth has been a warm, comfy place with mostly the same temperature, noises etc. It's not surprising that sometimes your newborn cries loudly to let you know this is all quite hard to get used to. When you try to stay calm and give lots of cuddles this help your newborn to adjust eventually!

01/11/2020

The warmer weather will soon be with us and it can be very tempting to cover little ones in their prams with a muslin or similar to protect them from the heat. Even a thin cover can stop the air circulating and cause the air inside to heat up quickly and this can be really dangerous. Aim to stay out of the midday sun and let the air circulate around baby as much as possible. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors but stay safe!

16/10/2020

Hello! Welcome to our page, over the coming weeks we will be reaching out to a wider audience and will then tell you more about us, provide some helpful hints and tips around parenting and answer any questions you may have.
Great to have you with us and please share so we can reach those people who might need our help and support!