Expecting a baby and don't know (or can't remember) what to expect? Perhaps your little one is already here and you want some general guidance of what's normal and what's to come. I offer dedicated time to introduce you to the basics from feeding your baby, what to expect when it comes to sleep and how to safely and comfortably keep your baby carry mammal close day and night. I can also provide handy guidance on resources you may need or want to help you through that first year of parenthood.

In a Babycare Basics booking we can look at:

Antenatally

• Basic resources you may want or need in those early days (as well as what you don't need to spend your money on)

• Normal new-born behaviour expectations e.g. feeding, sleep, communication etc.

• Demonstrations with my handy demo-doll and crochet breast of antenatal colostrum harvesting, breastfeeding positioning and attachment and safe and optimal bottle-feeding and milk storage and preparation

• Guidance and demonstrations around babywearing as a handy parenting tool

• What partners and family/friend support systems can do to help before and after baby arrives

• A personalised list of helpful resources (in-person and virtually) to help you on your parenting journey from the start

Postnatally:

• A power-hour (or 3 or 4) once home with baby exploring your questions and concerns as a family

• Discussing normal baby expecations and behaviour 

• Optimising safe and comfortable breast and/or bottle feeding

• Discussing and reviewing safe sleep set-ups

• Introducing, demonstrating and practicing safe baby-wearing as a handy parenting tool

• A personalised list of helpful resources (in-person and virtually)

Prices 

All prices include a week of follow-up Whatsapp support (I aim to reply to messages asap between 8am and 6pm)

• At-home visit (up to 4hrs) - £150 (plus travel expenses) 

• 90min call - £80

• Add-on bonus week of Whatsapp or email support - £50 for Monday-Sunday