Tips & Bibs

Tips & Bibs Laura Colli Franzone
👩🏼‍⚕️ NHS Neonatal Nurse
✨Infant Massage Instructor

01/05/2026

Not sure if your babywear is set up right? You’re not alone 🤍

Tips and Bibs is excited to host a relaxed and welcoming Babywearing Workshop led by Ellie May, a Newborn Care Specialist with a passion and training in babywearing.

In a 90-minute session we’ll explore:
✨ Babywearing Benefits and Safety
✨ Different types of slings
✨ Hands-on guidance and support

If you already have a sling, bring it along, we’ll help you get the most out of it.

Date; 29th May @ TipsandBibs studio NW10
Price: £20 per person.
Book via Linktree in bio
If you already have a sling, bring it along — we’ll help you get the most out of it.

Spaces are limited to keep the group small and supportive.

21/04/2026

Slow down. Breathe in. Hold what matters most 🤍
Practicing gentle savasna with my baby resting on your chest, letting the breath guide you both into calm and connection.
Have you taken a moment today to just breathe and be present with your little one?

with love Laura xx

14/04/2026

No one tells you this… but your body is already making your baby’s first milk before they’re even born 👀

Antenatal colostrum harvesting can be such a powerful tool—especially in those first few days after birth when every drop really matters.

It’s not for everyone though, and timing + technique make a big difference (this is something I always go through properly in person).

Before you start this journey, always double check with your midwife that it’s safe for you-every pregnancy is wonderfully different 🤍

If you have any painful contractions, stop expressing and contact your midwife straight away.

I could also share, how to collect it, and the most common discouragement I see parents facing …

Would you like me to go into that too?

Love Laura xx

08/04/2026

Sometimes it starts as a class…
and then it becomes something more 💛

A place where tired mornings are understood,
where small wins are celebrated,
and where both mums and babies can just be.

Over time, it turns into a little circle —
of support, connection and familiar faces.

If you’re looking for a space where you and your baby feel truly seen,
this might be exactly what you’ve been needing 💛.
Only 2 baby yoga drop-in spots left 💫
A few new classes will be opening soon ✨

Love,
Laura

31/03/2026

👶 There’s a new UK law for parents… but let’s talk about what it REALLY means.

In short: the April 2026 changes don’t increase the length of paternity leave — they mainly make it easier for more people to qualify for that two‑week entitlement without having to wait 26 weeks with a single employer, and make taking it more flexible.

“It is a start”, yes! is it enough? You tell me :)

🤍 I believe that those first days aren’t just “time off”
They’re where bonding happens

Skin-to-skin, eye contact, voice, touch, this is how babies feel safe, this is how their nervous system develops

💭 Imagine if more partners
had the time to join baby massage or baby yoga
to really slow down and connect

Because bonding isn’t automatic …it needs time.

📚 Sources:
- GOV.UK (Paternity Leave & Pay)
- ACAS (UK employment rights)

23/03/2026

Struggling to get comfortable with breastfeeding? The cradle hold might be your game changer 💛

Breastfeeding position: the cradle hold 🤱

In the cradle hold, your baby lies across your chest, tummy to tummy with you, with their head resting in the crook of your arm on the same side as the feeding breast. Their ear, shoulder, and hip should be in one straight line, and their nose level with your ni**le before they latch.

This position feels natural and nurturing, especially once feeding is established. It allows beautiful eye contact, supports bonding, and can feel calm and secure for both of you when baby is latching well.

Have you found the cradle hold comfortable, or are you still searching for your perfect feeding position?

With love,
Laura xx

14/03/2026

Looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day gift for a new mum? 💛

Skip the flowers this year and gift an experience instead.

For the next 24 hours only, I’m offering a Mother’s Day voucher with 25% off that can be used for either:

✨ Baby Massage Course
🧘‍♀️ Baby Yoga Course

The voucher makes a perfect last-minute gift from partners, family or friends — and mum can choose which course she’d love to attend.

📍 West London
📅 Courses start 25 March and run for 5 weeks

Not sure you can commit to the full course? Drop-ins are also available.

Send me a message and I’ll send you the payment link and gift voucher 💌

02/03/2026

🌿 Dads, skip the flowers this year.

Give her something she’ll actually feel.

This Mother’s Day, choose a gift that supports her, not just celebrates her.

A Baby Massage & Baby Yoga Course designed to help her:

– Slow down and truly relax with baby
– Build a deeper bond
– Feel confident and supported in early motherhood

Led by Laura, NHS Neonatal Nurse, bringing clinical expertise and calm reassurance to every course.

📅 Courses start 25th March
📍 West London

🎁 Mother’s Day Gift Vouchers available

This isn’t a last-minute present.
It’s an experience she’ll carry long after the day is over.

📩 Message “MUM” to book
Limited spaces available.

24/02/2026

Co-sleeping: a practice as old as time.
Let’s acknowledge that co-sleeping is a widespread practice, especially in cultures where it’s considered the cultural norm.
Studies highlight the long history of co-sleeping and its importance in those societies.
This reel is dedicated to safer bed-sharing practices, providing information to help you make informed decisions for your family.

Love,
Laura xx

sleep risks

17/02/2026

POV: You skip the traditional baby shower… and throw a nesting party instead 🤍✨

Instead of gifts and games, think practical love. A few simple recipes, a little prep ahead of time (so you’re not making everything from scratch on the day), and your favourite people gathered to truly support you before baby arrives.

For this one, we focused on breastfeeding-friendly snacks — energy balls (so fun to make with the kids, as one of my friends said!), blueberry muffins, and sweet potato brownies. Easy, nourishing, and perfect to stock up for those early newborn days.

Decorations? You can still keep them sweet and traditional if you love that classic baby shower feel — just with a more meaningful twist.

Would you consider a nesting party for your next baby?🤍

With love,
Laura xx

🛑Important update on formula milk recallsThere have been additional recalls affecting some SMA, Aptamil, Cow & Gate and ...
09/02/2026

🛑Important update on formula milk recalls

There have been additional recalls affecting some SMA, Aptamil, Cow & Gate and Little Steps formula products due to a potential contamination risk. We know this may sound worrying, but the majority of formula milks are not affected. It’s still important to check any products you have at home to stay safe.

What should you do?
• Check the latest recall updates from and stop using any affected batches straight away
• If your baby becomes unwell (vomiting, diarrhoea or tummy pain), contact your GP or NHS 111
• It’s safe to switch to another first infant formula milk — they’re all nutritionally equivalent
• If your baby is on a specialist formula (lactose-free, anti-reflux, comfort or amino-acid based), speak to a healthcare professional before changing

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