Beth Dewing, RN, IBCLC, Paediatric Continence & Sleep

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Beth Dewing, RN, IBCLC, Paediatric Continence & Sleep

Maternal & Child | Women's Health
Little ones: feeding, sleep + toileting
Women's Health Coordination.
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Holistic care. Evidence-based solutions.

20/12/2025

Sleep hygiene sounds boring (and maybe even a bit lame) but there is SO much power in these basics.

Most sleep struggles are not fixed by one magic trick. They improve when small foundations are stacked consistently. Light, timing, food, nervous system regulation. All of it matters, just like pieces of a puzzle.

You do not need to do all five perfectly.
Pick one. Start there. Let your body catch up.

Good sleep is built, not forced.

18/12/2025

I’ll be taking a few weeks off over the Christmas break 🎄✨

I’ll be intermittently checking emails and messages during this time, but replies may be slower than usual.

I’ll be back on deck from Monday 5 January. 💛

17/12/2025

If your baby hates tummy time, you are not alone. But those few minutes on their belly each day are doing some really important work behind the scenes.

Why tummy time matters

🧠 Brain & body connection
Being on their tummy helps your baby’s brain learn how to control their head, shoulders and trunk. This sets the foundation for rolling, sitting and crawling.

💪 Strengthens neck, shoulder & core muscles
Pushing up on their arms and lifting their head is like a mini workout. These muscles are essential for later milestones and for keeping a nice, stable posture.

👀 Supports visual development
Tummy time changes the way your baby sees the world, encouraging them to look around, track faces and toys, and judge distance.

🩻 Helps protect head shape
Babies spend a lot of time on their backs for safe sleep. Tummy time while awake gives the back of the head a break and can help reduce flat spots.

🌬 Opens up the chest
That little “push up” position helps open the chest and can support healthy breathing patterns as they grow.

Making tummy time easier:

Start small: 30-60 seconds every time you change their nappy, this counts more than you think

Use your chest, shoulder or lap if the floor feels too hard or overwhelming

Get down at their level, talk, sing and use toys or a mirror for distraction

Stop if they are really distressed, pick them up, reset and try again later

Tummy time should feel like play, not a battle. Little bits, repeated often, add up to a big difference over time. 💫

12/12/2025

Christmas hats, big smiles, and a heart very full. This girl has my heart! So proud of this sweet kiddo and all the beautiful progress behind the fun. 🎄❤️
Posted with full permission from the family 💛

10/12/2025

I L O V E M Y J O B ⭐️

Some days I look around at the little moments in my work and can’t quite believe this is my job. I get to walk alongside families, celebrate their wins, support them through the hard parts, and witness children learn and grow. It is such a privilege to be invited into these stories and trusted with the parts that matter most.

I really do love what I do, and I’m grateful every single day that this is the work I get to pour my heart into.
Posted with full permission from the family 💛

09/12/2025

Just here to introduce myself!

Hello, I’m Beth. I am all of the above, I’m also co-director of GROW Foundations (all things nursing).

I am work in the early intervention space, supporting families however they need. This looks like play therapy, lead practitioner, continence, sleep, women’s health and everything in between.

Foundations have another 2 incredible RNs, with an array of skills that continue to blow me away. First Aid, specialise tailored training, wound care, NGT and PEG feeding support, education and lots more.

A parenting S.O.S? We can help!

08/12/2025

Some sessions are more than therapy, and today’s session was one of those sessions. Sprinkled with joy and a little Christmas magic. Freddie brings such warmth, curiosity and light into the room, and I’m so grateful I get to be part of his world as he grows and shines. 🎄✨
Posted with full permission from mum 💛

07/12/2025

Let’s be real, lots of parents find daycare is the ONLY place their child will eat 😑🙈

But this post is for the kiddos who actually eat less at daycare.

New environments, noise, busyness and different food can all reduce appetite at first. Some kiddos are also “social eaters” and may be more interested in watching others than finishing their plate.

What to look at:
• Are they still having good wet nappies or wees during the day?
• Are they growing along their usual curve?
• Do they often eat more in the afternoon or evening at home to “catch up”?

If those things are on track, a smaller daycare appetite can be part of normal adjustment. You can chat with educators about what they are noticing and share what works well at home.

If you have concerns about weight gain, hydration or a sudden big change in eating, check in with your health professional.

You know your child best, and your questions are always valid. 💛

05/12/2025

One of the hardest parts of starting childcare is the run of viruses that often follows.

You cannot avoid every germ, but you can reduce the chaos by having a basic plan:
• Talk with your workplace about carer’s leave and realistic expectations
• Decide who is the “first call” if daycare rings to say your child is sick
• Keep a small “sick day kit” at home with age-appropriate medicine as advised, favourite cups, soft foods and comfort items

It is completely normal to feel torn between work and a sick child. Planning for it before you are in the thick of it can take a little pressure off on the day.

You are juggling a lot. It is ok to find this part really hard.

03/12/2025

It’s super common for parents to worry that things are “not working” after the first week of childcare.

In reality, most kiddos need a few good weeks to settle into:
• new people and expectations
• different nap routines
• being away from you regularly

During this time you might notice more clinginess, tiredness and tears at home. This does not mean you or the daycare are doing a bad job. It means their nervous system is adjusting.

Keep goodbyes warm and predictable, keep pick ups calm and connected, and try not to change too many other things at once. If you are worried that your kiddo is not coping after a few weeks, it is always ok to chat with your health professional or the service.

You are allowed to take time to adjust too 💛

02/12/2025

If your kiddo is falling apart by 5.30 pm after daycare, an earlier bedtime is often the kindest option for everyone.

Shorter or lighter naps at care, new people, noise and routines all add up. Their nervous system has been “on” all day, so by the time you get home, they are running on empty.

Sliding bedtime about 30 minutes earlier on daycare days can:
• reduce overtired big feelings
• make it easier for them to fall asleep
• improve overnight sleep over the week

It is not missing out on time with them. It is helping their body reset so they can cope better tomorrow.

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