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Baby Steps x I know first-hand just how overwhelming it can be with a new baby. This is a safe space to be & share. In my teens, I was always babysitting for local families.

Professional Support- Calm & Confidence
for Parents & Babies

Paediatric Nurse Health Visitor
Maternal Wellbeing Practitioner
Weaning SOS Expert
Mum of two

First Aid Weaning
Baby Massage & Relaxation, Soul-Full Mama
Baby Steps Studio, In-Home or Online I am so glad you are here & look forward to supporting you on your parenting journey. Drawing on my 27 years experience of being a Paediatric Nurse, Health Visitor, Certified Infant Massage Instructor & a Mummy of two my aim is to help you navigate the highs & lows of being a new parent in a calm, gentle way. I offer in Baby & Child First Aid, Weaning, Baby Massage & Relaxation, here at the Baby Steps studio in Hampshire, in your home or online. Giving you the support you need & deserve, a chance to share & be heard, help you relax & catch your breath, reassure you & give you confidence to help you enjoy parenthood. Information will focus on keeping your baby safe with home safety & first aid tips, supporting you on your Weaning journey, Baby Massage, gorgeous relaxation & mama self care & motivation plus other topical top tips. I will access the group Mon-Fri in school hours and sometimes more frequently but during school hols I will be accessing it less to be with Isabella and William. Please do reach out if I can help you in anyway katherine@baby-steps.co.uk

Katherine x

About Katherine:
For as long as I can remember I have wanted to look after babies. I had a nanny job in my gap year & had a place at Great Ormond Street Hospital to train as a Paediatric Nurse before my friends had any idea what they wanted to do! On qualifying, I worked at Great Ormond Street before moving to Paediatric Accident & Emergency at a London hospital where I continue to work. I have been in the NHS nearly 3 decades!I have had various Paediatric Nursing roles, as a Registered Health Visitor in the community & hospital & in 2006, I trained to be a Certified Infant Massage Instructor. I was blown away by the benefits for parents and babies. The classes have been such a special part of my work supporting parents ever since. Back in 2006, while working as a Paediatric Nurse, Health Visitor in London, I recognised the need for a relaxed and friendly service to address common parental concerns & Baby Steps was born. Offering courses in Baby & Child First Aid, Weaning, Baby Massage & Relaxation. My mission remains the same 'To give reassurance and confidence to a parent and baby everyday'. I feel I have the best job in the world.

I am Mummy to Isabella and William, which makes everyday magic....and full on! Being a parent has exceeded all I could have wished for but it is also harder than I could have imagined!! I’ve been there……

After running Baby Steps in London for 13 years, we moved to Hampshire. Here I have a beautiful studio in the woods which offers a calm cocoon for new parents and babies. And now with online too, I can help even more families. I can not wait to support you and your little one,

Katherine x

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15/01/2026

Most parents tell me their biggest weaning fear is choking.
And of course, that worry is real 🤍

But what I see again and again is that the overwhelm usually comes from something else:
not knowing what food to give your baby.

When every mealtime starts with
“What can they eat?”
“How should I cook it?”
“Is this safe?”
…it’s exhausting.

This is where simple meal planning changes everything.

✨ One meal.
✨ One family.
✨ No separate ‘baby food’.

When meals are familiar, planned and shared, confidence grows — for you and your baby.
Weaning doesn’t need to be complicated.
It needs to feel calm, safe and doable.

If weaning feels overwhelming, you’re not failing — you’re just missing the plan 🤍

Save this for later & share with a parent who needs to hear it.

My Weaning Without Worry™ includes very importantly detailed First Aid for Weaning guidance so you can feel calm, safe, and in control.

My FREE video Guide on the Game Changing Weaning tip - the difference between gagging and choking will give help your confidence link in bio

Options are:
✅ Weaning Safely – In-Person Course in your home or here at the Studio combining step by step Weaning advice with First Aid for Weaning
✅ First Aid for Weaning – Online Course
✅ Weaning SOS™ – 1:1 Personalised Support - Private, bespoke guidance: first aid, bespoke weaning advice, and strategies to reduce stress. Delivered in your home or online
Links in bio

Helping you create happy, healthy mealtimes
Katherine x

Katherine x

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14/01/2026

✨ There is no better sound ✨

The gentle hum of mummies chatting, laughing, sharing, being heard 💬💞

A cuppa I’ve made for them ☕️
Babies calm after beautiful baby massage 🤍 Mums softened by deep breaths, gentle relaxation
…and that collective exhale when you realise
you’re not alone

My first Baby Massage & Relaxation course of 2026 has started and my heart is full 🫶

This is why I do what I do.
Connection. Calm. Confidence.

If you’ve been craving a space to breathe,
to relax with your baby,
and to sit alongside other mums who just get it…
this is your sign ✨

The next course starts on Tuesday 24th Feb for 5 weeks 10.30-12noon. 💫 Baby Steps Studio | calm, cosy, supportive
💫 You + your baby, just as you are

I can’t wait to welcome you,
Katherine x

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❄️ SNOWSUITS & BABIES — A COLD WEATHER SAFETY REMINDER ❄️Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your baby can’t ove...
09/01/2026

❄️ SNOWSUITS & BABIES — A COLD WEATHER SAFETY REMINDER ❄️

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your baby can’t overheat.

Snowsuits look cosy… but they’re one of the most common causes of babies getting too hot in winter.

Here’s what every parent needs to know 👇

🧸 Not safe for car seats
Bulky snowsuits stop the car seat straps sitting snugly against your baby.
In a crash, that extra padding creates dangerous slack — even if the straps feel “tight”.

👉 Instead: thin layers + straps tight to baby’s body, blanket over the top if needed.

🔥 Overheating indoors (even if they’re asleep)
Coming in from a walk into:
• a coffee shop
• a supermarket
• home

…means the snowsuit quickly becomes too warm.
Babies don’t wake easily when overheated — always remove layers as soon as you’re inside.

🤱 Not suitable for slings or carriers
Your body heat + a snowsuit = baby gets hot fast.
Layers are much safer — you can add or remove as needed.

🧢 Hats off indoors
Hats are for outside only.
Babies lose heat through their head — and they also overheat through it.

✨ Winter warmth rule of thumb:
Layers > bulky suits
Snug straps > padding
Check baby’s chest or back of neck — not hands or feet

Calm, informed choices keep babies safe 💛
Professional advice matters — especially in winter.

For more info see my blog https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/post/keeping-your-baby-warm-and-safe-this-winter

Just let me know if you have any questions,

Katherine x

Baby Massage, Weaning Safely and Gentle January events this January for you and your baby at Baby Steps🌿 Weekly Baby Mas...
03/01/2026

Baby Massage, Weaning Safely and Gentle January events this January for you and your baby at Baby Steps

🌿 Weekly Baby Massage & Relaxation

LAST 4 PLACES

🗓 Tuesdays from 13th January
⏰ 10.30am–12.00 (5 special weeks)

✨ Relaxation for you
✨ Incredible benefits of baby massage
✨ Calm colic relief & better sleep
✨ Supportive chat, treats & a cuppa ☕️
✨ WhatsApp group included

🍽 On the final week we finish with a pub lunch together 😃 https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/baby-massage

🍽 Weaning Safely – Feel Calm & Confident

🗓 Monday 12th January
⏰ 1.30–4.00pm

✔️ First Aid for Weaning (gagging, choking & allergies – practising on manikins)
✔️ Step-by-step weaning guidance
✔️ All textures, cups & teething
✔️ Family food & time-saving hacks
✔️ Shop-bought baby food reassurance

All taught using my Weaning without Worry™️ approach – with continued support throughout your journey.

🤍 “Katherine was an absolute lifesaver… I went from a nervous wreck to confident and calm. I only wish I’d found her sooner.” https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/weaning

☕️ Gentle January – Free Wellbeing Events
Back by popular demand 🤍

A cosy, supportive space for you, not just your baby.

🗓 Monday 19th January
⏰ 10.30am–12.00
Cuppa & Catch Up

🗓 Monday 26th January
⏰ 10.30am–12.00
Walk & Cuppa (flat woodland walk 🌲)
Then back to the kitchen for ☕️ & wellbeing treats
(weather permitting – otherwise we’ll stay cosy!)

💷 Free | Limited places
👶 Babies very welcome

📩 To book:
Email katherine@baby-steps.co.uk or text 07796 942771

✨ If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure or just need a gentle place to land - please get in touch.
I’m always here for you 🤍
Katherine

for more info on online courses, 1:1 support in your home or at the Studio https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/

✨Last 4 places - January Baby Massage & Relaxation Course ✨Make Tuesday your favourite day of the week.  If you’ve been ...
02/01/2026

✨Last 4 places - January Baby Massage & Relaxation Course ✨

Make Tuesday your favourite day of the week. If you’ve been craving some gentle bonding time with your little one and a chance to catch your breath after the bustle of December, my Baby Massage & Relaxation Course at the Baby Steps Studio (GU26 6DG) in the woods is the perfect reset.

5 special weeks from 13th January 10.30-12noon

In this small, soothing, supportive space you’ll learn and enjoy:
💛 Techniques to ease wind, colic, reflux & teething
💛 Relaxation and treat for you
💛 Ways to support sleep, digestion & development
💛 How to use massage as your baby grows
💛 Supportive chat and cuppa
💛 Whats app group, pub lunch on the last week

It’s a beautiful way to start the year feeling grounded and to create moments you’ll treasure forever.
🌿 Last places for January.

If you prefer to learn from home (cosy blankets, pyjamas, and a warm cuppa encouraged!), there’s also a full Online Baby Massage & Relaxation Toolkit you can enjoy anytime.

All course details & booking: babysteps.co.uk/baby-massage

I can't wait to welcome you,
Katherine x

A cosy cocoon this January ❄️ for you & your baby at the Baby Steps Studio in the woods  (GU26 6DG) 🌲 soft lights, cushi...
01/01/2026

A cosy cocoon this January ❄️ for you & your baby at the Baby Steps Studio in the woods (GU26 6DG) 🌲 soft lights, cushions, blankets, relaxing music, home comforts, refreshments ☕️ a chance to catch your breath with professional support in a group of mums who get it (easy parking, baby-friendly space)

I am Katherine, a Paediatric Nurse, Health Visitor, Baby Massage Instructor, Maternal Wellbeing Practitioner & Mum of two.

I offer parents & babies practical & emotional support to give you confidence, reassurance & peace of mind so you can relax & enjoy your baby 🩵& a relaxed parent = a relaxed baby! Easier said than done I know!!

I’ve been in the NHS 30 years & started Baby Steps 20 years ago. I have the best job in the world 🌍

Weekly support: Last 4 places - Baby Massage & Relaxation:
5 very special weeks 10.30am-12noon from Tuesday 13th January
Relaxation & treats for you, the incredible benefits of Baby Massage, a supportive chat & cuppa ☕️
https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/baby-massage

On the last week we go for a pub lunch 😃 plus there is a WhatsApp group for the course.

Monday 12th Weaning Safely course 1.30-4pm.
Feel confident & reassured with First Aid for Weaning (gagging, choking & allergies practicing on manikins, plus the full step by step Weaning course. Covering all textures, time saving hacks using family food, teething, cups, shop bought baby food and more with my Weaning without Worry™️ approach. You can contact me throughout your weaning journey.

“🤍 Katherine was an absolute lifesaver during my weaning journey, and I cannot recommend her enough! As someone who was an absolute nervous wreck about weaning, Katherine’s expertise, patience, and personal support were invaluable. She took the time to listen to my concerns and provided practical, step-by-step guidance that made the whole process feel manageable. I felt fully supported throughout, and I now feel confident in my approach to weaning, thanks to her. I highly recommend you do one of her courses! I only wish I had found her sooner”
https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/weaning

Events for ‘Gentle January’ Back due to popular demand. As part of Baby Steps continuing support not just with your babies, but your wellbeing inside + out, join me in the Baby Steps Kitchen for a cosy, relaxing morning. Chat & enjoy lovely refreshments, ☕️ & wellbeing treats, plus I will share some gentle wellness tips to help take care of you

Monday 19th January 10.30am-12noon Cuppa & Catch Up

Monday 26th January 10.30am-12.00 Walk and Talk in the woods of Bramshott Chase (flat terrain) & then back to the Baby Steps kitchen for ☕️ & wellbeing treats (weather permitting otherwise we will stay cosy)
Cost: Free
Places are limited. Babies are, of course, welcome.
Please book your place: DM/ email katherine@baby-steps.co.uk or text 07796942771

Please get in touch if I can help you in anyway,
Always here for you,
Katherine x

For booking & for info on my other services - First Aid & Weaning plus my online courses & support in your home visit www.baby-steps.co.uk

❄️ Winter Wellness Made Simple for Busy ParentsBabies and toddlers pick up every bug going (everything goes in their mou...
30/12/2025

❄️ Winter Wellness Made Simple for Busy Parents
Babies and toddlers pick up every bug going (everything goes in their mouth!), and when sleep is broken and energy is low, parents just want quick things that actually help.

Here are my top simple immunity boosters this winter:

1️⃣ Prioritise rest where you can
Even short naps + keeping water/snacks close make a difference.

2️⃣ Snack smart
Yogurt/kefir, nut butter + fruit, nuts, seeds, hummus, veggie sticks.

3️⃣ Hydration helps everything
Herbal teas, broths, warm lemon + ginger.

4️⃣ Fresh air
A 5–10 minute walk boosts immunity, mood + vitamin D.

5️⃣ Add immune-supporting foods
Citrus, berries, sweet potato, spinach, oily fish, seeds + probiotics.

6️⃣ Wash your hands and use hand sanitiser

🌿 My Winter Wellness Picks
I’ve shared my favourite natural, gentle products I use with my own family - easy daily supports to help keep bugs at bay. (Link in bio)

🎁 Here is my FREE download
Your Calm Mama Support Toolkit https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/mama-support-toolkit
💆‍♀️ Want extra calm this winter?

Try my Online Baby Massage & Relaxation Toolkit - cosy, calming and perfect for building routine.
✨ 15% off with code BM15 https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/baby-massage-and-relaxation-toolkit

Save this for later 🫶✨

Helping to keep you and your little ones calm and well,
Katherine x

✨ January Soulful Mumma Course - A New Year Reset for You ✨If you’re craving a gentler start to the year…A space to brea...
29/12/2025

✨ January Soulful Mumma Course - A New Year Reset for You ✨

If you’re craving a gentler start to the year…
A space to breathe…
A moment to reconnect with you…
Then the Soulful Mumma Course is your January invitation back to calm, clarity, and confidence.

This beautiful course is designed to support you in the early months of motherhood with:
💛 Guided relaxation & grounding practices
💛 Understanding your emotional wellbeing
💛 Tools to ease overwhelm and reconnect with yourself
💛 Supportive conversations in a safe, nurturing space
💛 Practical steps to feel more balanced day-to-day

No pressure. No judgement.

Just space to exhale and feel held - because your wellbeing matters just as much as your baby’s.
✨ Start the year feeling supported, centred, and less alone.

January bookings are now open.
Baby & Parenting Courses – Baby Steps
A gentler season begins with one small step.
https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/soul-full-mama

✨ Get in the photosEven on the tired days.Even when your hair isn’t done.Even when you feel a little frazzled or not qui...
27/12/2025

✨ Get in the photos

Even on the tired days.
Even when your hair isn’t done.
Even when you feel a little frazzled or not quite yourself.

Your baby will look back and see love, comfort, and you — exactly as you were in that moment. And your future self will be so grateful you stepped into the frame. 💛

You don’t need to look perfect. You just need to be there.
Katherine x

🌟 As you make the magic happen remember...It's the moments that you will remember, not necessarily the big fancy things....
24/12/2025

🌟 As you make the magic happen remember...

It's the moments that you will remember, not necessarily the big fancy things.

Try not to put pressure on yourself.

with much love on Christmas Eve,
Katherine x

⏰ Wondering when is the best time for Baby Massage?The answer isn’t about a specific routine like bedtime or bath time -...
22/12/2025

⏰ Wondering when is the best time for Baby Massage?

The answer isn’t about a specific routine like bedtime or bath time - it’s about your baby’s ‘quiet alert state’. 💛

This is when your little one is calm, content, and looking around, not tired, hungry, or cranky. It can happen anytime - during playtime, after a nappy change, or just a few minutes here and there. Even short moments count!

Gentle massage helps your baby relax, bond, and enjoy those feel-good hormones, while also giving you a moment of calm. Perfect for cosy days, gifts, or simply connecting with your little one. ✨

🎁 Perfect for a gift, cosy winter days, or just some mindful time with your baby - 💻 Learn at home with my online Baby Massage course. Includes gorgeous meditations and stretches for you - https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/baby-massage-and-relaxation-toolkit 15% off code BM15
🏡 Or join me in the Studio, starting 13th January for the most amazing 5 weeks, relaxation for you, the incredible benefits of Baby Massage and a supportive chat and cuppa, whatsapp group and pub lunch on the last week https://www.baby-steps.co.uk/baby-massage

Making any moment a loving, soothing time for you and your baby. 💖

Katherine x

Whether you’re travelling or hosting this year, here are some gentle reminders to help the festive season feel a little ...
21/12/2025

Whether you’re travelling or hosting this year, here are some gentle reminders to help the festive season feel a little easier:

🎄 Stick to the pattern or routine that works for your baby as much as you can. It can be tricky with well-meaning relatives, but a familiar rhythm often means a calmer, more settled baby - and a more relaxed you.
🎄 If things feel a bit overwhelming (for your baby or for you), don’t hesitate to slip away for a quiet feed, a cuddle, or a breather.
🎄 And if the routine goes out of the window altogether? That’s okay too. Your only priority is to enjoy this time together.

A few things to remember:
🎄 Ask for help. People often don’t realise what you need unless you tell them.
🎄 Say no when you need to. Every “yes” is a “no” to yourself - so protect your energy and choose what feels right for you and your baby.
🎄 It’s the little moments you’ll treasure, not the big, perfect plans. Release the pressure where you can.
🎄 Get in the photos. Even on the tired days - your future self will be so glad you did.

Wishing you a peaceful and special Christmas,
Katherine x

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