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The first hour after the birth is a highly significant time for the new parents and the baby. The woman's body releases lifetime high levels of the hormones involved in mothering, bonding...Read more |
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Vitamin K is essential for the body to be able to manufacture the components of the blood which help it to clot. It is given to newborns at birth because the baby's Vitamin K levels are low...Read more |
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The vast majority of women are physically able to breastfeed their babies. The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding for babies to 6 months of age, and after this,...Read more |
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Although the current World Health Organisation recommendation is for all babies to be exclusively breastfed for 6 months ( WHO 2002 ), sometimes it is not possible or does not feel possible...Read more |
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Hepatitis is the name given to several different illnesses which can cause liver disease or liver cancer. The liver is a vital part of the body. If the liver does not function properly,...Read more |
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Life with a new baby is like no other time in your life. It is lived in a different space to the rest of world. New parents often have to eat in shifts. They spend more than a full working...Read more |
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Once your baby is born, you will be asked to make decisions about a number of newborn health assessments, procedures and tests. These procedures are presented as being routine, but you are...Read more |
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Young babies have very clear Behavioural States because of the immaturity of their central nervous systems. Knowing about these states and how babies make the transition from one to the...Read more |
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Babies are born with millions of neurons (brain cells), but they are not yet wired together. Your baby's brain and nervous system mature as their neurons connect up and become insulated...Read more |
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Newborn babies tend to sleep a lot in the first few weeks. However, it may not necessarily be at times that you would prefer them to sleep! In the first hours after birth, your baby may...Read more |
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From the moment your baby is born, they are stimulated to move. Initially these movements are reflexes, triggered in response to physical stimuli. As your baby’s nervous system matures,...Read more |
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During the period from birth to 5 months, your baby will be learning how to use their hands, their limbs and their body in a co-ordinated and purposeful way. Communication Your baby is...Read more |
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Your child's third year is a time of critical brain development. Their continued exploration of and experience in the world enables them to build a strong sense of their own capacities. For...Read more |
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When we imagine what life will be like with our new baby, we might focus upon the joy that the baby will bring and anticipate a new level of relationship with our partner. We know that we...Read more |
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This period in your child's development heralds a major change in your lived experience as a parent. Your child is beginning to use language to commuicate with you and their ability to move...Read more |
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The period from 6 to 12 months, is an exciting time for your baby's development. This period can see babies developing from lying on their tummies or backs, to 'cruising' around on two feet...Read more |
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Our Parent and Toddler Programs have been especially designed by early childhood experts to meet your toddler’s developmental needs. The program provides opportunities for refining their...Read more |
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Very young babies have got so much going on! It doesn't always appear to be that way from our perspective, but by the time your baby is 3 months old, their brain will have grown over 60%...Read more |
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Once your baby is able to sit, they gain a whole new perspective on the world and have the opportunity to refine their ability to use both of their hands together to achieve a task. This...Read more |
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Now that your child is walking they will use their hands to touch, hold and carry...almost everything within reach! They are now highly mobile and active. Providing opportunities for your...Read more |
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Learning to use the toilet is a positive part of your child's development and progression. When your child is able to use the toilet, this is a significant landmark in their level of...Read more |
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Independence is the ability to do things for ourselves and think for ourselves. Children become independent through direct experience of their own capabilities. This comes through being...Read more |
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As a parent, you are in charge and only you can decide what limits will work for your family. Very young children (under three) are not able to reason about things. They do not have enough...Read more |
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The first few months with a new baby are an extra-ordinary period of transition in the life of parents. The needs of newborn babies are simple but fairly constant around the clock...Read more |
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Our Active Birth and Beyond Workshops are practical, hands-on and fun learning experiences designed to dispel myths and remove fear, build skills and expand understanding so that you can...Read more |
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The PPA Stretch and Relax with Baby class is postnatal exercise class, a parenting support class and a weekly social catch up all rolled into one! Stretch and Relax with Baby helps you to...Read more |
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Our Parent and Baby Programs have been especially designed by early childhood experts to meet your baby’s developmental needs from crawling to independent walking. All of the activities...Read more |
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