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!

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.