Albury Wodonga Health Parents & Babies Service

19/03/2025

Did you know that you can self-refer to the Parents and Babies Service here in Wodonga?

Did you also know that we are a FREE service?

Whether you live in Albury, Wodonga, Lavington, Howlong, Corowa, Corryong, Bright, Yackandandah, Benalla, Thurgoona, Jindera and all the areas in between you are welcome here at the Parents and Babies Service!

We have highly qualified and experienced nurses here to support you with your parenting journey.

We offer support with sleep, settling, feeding, adjustment to parenting and mental health support.

Please call us today on 02 6051 7174 or email us on parentsandbabies@awh.org.au

03/03/2025

🎉 It’s Safe Sleep Week! Let’s talk about Sleep Safety! 💤

This week, we’re diving into some super-important, research-backed tips to keep your little one snoozing safely. First up:

👉 Always place baby on their back to sleep, every time!

But why does this matter so much? 🤔

For over 30 years, putting babies to sleep on their backs has been a game-changer, a main contributor to reducing SIDS deaths in Australia by a whopping 80%! Research shows this position helps bub keep their airway clear, making it the safest way for your little one to sleep. 🌙

And don’t worry—despite the myths, healthy babies are actually less likely to choke on vomit when sleeping on their backs than on their side or tummies.

🔗 Want to know more? Check it out here: rednose.org.au/news/why-should-you-sleep-your-baby-on-their-back

📞 Need expert advice? Call our Safe Sleep Advice Line (Mon-Fri AEST) at 1300 998 698, email us at education@rednose.org.au, or visit our website for tips on safer co-sleeping, wrapping, and more!

🎉 Safe Sleep Week is proudly supported by BONDS and VTech Baby Monitors & Phones Australia.

Sleep safe, sleep sound, and let’s keep those little dreamers snoozing safely!

28/02/2025

Our nurses at the Parents and Babies Service have over 70 years combined experience as midwives and Child and Family Health Nurses so you are in very good hands when you attend our Service.

We have created a warm and welcoming environment at the Parents and Babies Service that is more like home than hospital.

We want our families to feel comfortable and relaxed when they attend. Our consultation rooms have big comfy recliners and we have "real" coffee that you can enjoy while its still hot!

The nurses work in partnership with families and no parent is expected to do anything that they aren't comfortable with-there is no controlled crying at the Parents and Babies Service!

If you are in need of support with sleep, settling, baby cues, feeding, adjustment to parenting and/or mental health support please self refer by calling 02 60517174 or email us at parentsandbabies@awh.org.au or direct message us on here.

14/10/2024

Crying is an essential part of how your baby forms an attachment with you 👶

💖 When you respond with love, it can help them stimulate brain development.

💡Remember, you're not spoiling your baby if you pick them up when they cry.

🫶You provide a safe haven so they can be calmed and soothed. This will help them understand and manage their feelings now and into the future.

Visit https://bit.ly/tres-cry for ways you can soothe your crying baby ✔️

Call our FREE Parent's Help Line on 1300 272 736 for support with newborn crying.

25/09/2024

If you are looking for support for parenting your baby with sleep, settling, feeding, breastfeeding and adjustment to parenting, please reach out to us at the Albury Wodonga Health Tresillian Parents and Babies Service right here in Wodonga.
Our experienced and caring Child and Family Health nurses will work in partnership with you and are available Monday-Friday for day stay appointments.
Please call the Tresillian Parent Helpline to make a self-referral on 1300 272 736 and let them know that you would like to attend the Wodonga service.

02/09/2024

And the winner is....Jan Cleland. Congratulations!!
Jan can you please send us a private message or call us on 02 6051 7174 to arrange collection of your amazing prize!

💙Giveaway time!💙

To go into the draw to win this beautiful hamper from Pigeon valued at $290 all you need to do is:

▪️follow Albury Wodonga Health Tresillian Parents & Babies Service
▪️like this post

The Competition closes on Saturday 31 August at midnight.

The winner will be drawn on Monday 2 September and will be contacted via messenger.

15/08/2024

Don't forget to like the original post and follow our page to win this amazing hamper from Pigeon!!!

💙Giveaway time!💙

To go into the draw to win this beautiful hamper from Pigeon valued at $290 all you need to do is:

▪️follow Albury Wodonga Health Tresillian Parents & Babies Service
▪️like this post

The Competition closes on Saturday 31 August at midnight.

The winner will be drawn on Monday 2 September and will be contacted via messenger.

01/03/2024

23/01/2024

Please note that our weekly groups are now occurring on THURSDAYS not Mondays.
Please phone 02 60517174 or message us to book in.

The Parents and Babies Service is offering FREE weekly groups again this year.

The "Your Baby & U" group is run every Thursday from 10am-12pm.

Topics covered will include:
~infant cues
~Crying
~Sleep and settling
~Self care
~Feeding

We also have the "Responsive Sleep & Settling" group every Thursday from 1-3pm.

Topics covers will include:
~infant communication
~States & tired signs
~normal sleep patterns and needs
~Sleep environment
~Safe sleep recommendations

We will provide a delicious morning and afternoon tea with "real" coffee and tea!!

Partners are also more than welcome to attend.

Please send us a message or call 60517174 to secure your position.