Parenting Support for Baby & You

Becoming a parent is an exciting yet overwhelming time for many. As Child and Family Health Nurses,  we’ve seen the challenges and stresses parents face.

Let's face it, breastfeeding your baby can be challenging. Education, support and a sense of community are vital for all parents, yet we know many mums are discharged home after giving birth with little or no support.

We can help you with feeding support, whether this is with your newborn or beyond.

Bottle feeding covers both expressed breast milk and infant formula, giving parents more flexibility in how they feed their little ones. Whether you’re expressing milk or using formula, we get that every family is different, and we’re here to support you however you choose. The key is finding what works best for you and your baby. We're here to share tips, advice, and resources to help you feel confident and make sure you and your baby are both happy and healthy!

Starting solids is typically recommended around 6 months of age, when your baby is ready for new foods. We understand that this can be a challenging time for many parents, with plenty of questions about what to start with, how much to give, and when. We’re here to provide support and information to help you navigate this transition with confidence.

As holistic sleep consultants, we approach sleep from a developmental and attachment-focused perspective. We’ll work together to create a plan that suits your baby’s temperament, developmental stage, and your parenting values. At the start, we’ll conduct a detailed assessment of your baby’s medical, feeding, and sleep patterns to better understand your concerns, priorities, and goals.

Sleep and Settling Support 0-3 years

At Baby and You we love working with parents of toddlers. The ages between 1-3 years are a time of rapid changes in brain, emotional and social development. Toddlers are trying to make sense of the world and often experience big feelings, making even the calmest of parents wonder where their “baby” has gone. The Circle of Security model can help enormously for this age group. At Baby and You, we will educate you about making parenting so much easier. As with all age groups we will be exploring, feeding, sleep and settling, temperament, development, parental health (both physical and emotional health), and any other changes to your family circumstances to provide you with truly individualised support tailored to your parenting style.

As Child and Family Health Nurses, we’re here to help track your baby’s growth and development, monitoring things like weight, motor skills, brain development, language, and other key milestones. We understand how important it is to keep an eye on your baby’s progress to ensure they’re reaching the right milestones and thriving. Our goal is to answer your questions, provide support, and give you peace of mind as your little one grows during these important early years.

The Circle of Security is a helpful parenting approach that focuses on building a strong, trusting connection with your child. It guides you to understand and respond to your child’s needs, offering a clear way to support their emotional growth. The idea is to be a secure base for your child to explore the world, while also being there as a safe place for them to come back to when they need comfort. By creating this strong bond, your child can feel safe and confident as they grow.