For those in Sydney who have missed summer this year I'm told that
winter will be quite severe let's pray that there are some lovely warm
sunny days to help us through. I hope you didn't forget daylight
savings and turn the clocks back one hour!
I have my forth mobile phone since the original
was playing in January this year! I'm now hoping I will have NO more problems with
communication systems! If you are trying to contact Cradle 2 Kindy
Parenting Solutions I still recommend you keep trying if you are unable
to get through when you call. The best times to call are between 12 and
6pm.
For more information or to make a booking call Sally on: 0409 721 145.
Your feedback is invaluable
Thank you once again for all your feedback
regarding our newsletter and articles. Please let me know if there is a
topic you would like us to write about.
If you are a client or a customer we
would also appreciate your feedback on our service and products.
Clients who have access to our member's area may log in to fill out the Evaluation Form or email your comments through our Contact Us
page. We would love to share your testimonials, comments and stories
as they encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.
Thank you.
Warm regards,
Sally Hall
This Month's Article
This year I'd like to go back and look at some topics that
have, in the past, been popular. This month's article has helped many parents understand the Irritable Baby Syndrome. "As a mothercraft nurse I visit many homes with unsettled babies.
Parents pacing the floor, pulling their hair out having tried every
remedy and potions family and friends have suggested with little or no
improvement. The nightmare some families go through with their babies
often results in shattered confidence, mental and physical exhaustion
which can lead to postnatal depression, family feuds and marital
breakdowns." To read more please follow the above link.
If there are any topics or subjects that you would like coverd in our monthly articles please let me know through the Contact Us page of our website.
Parents Testimonies
Fiona's Testimonial
Cradle 2 Kindy was recommended to us by a work
colleague the day before I went on maternity leave. Of all the baby
recommendations that were given to us it’s been the best. Our coach came
to us on day 2 after coming home from hospital. By having her in so
early it helped us get confidence where we had none as we had no prior
experience in parenting or indeed with young children.
Our baby boy looks like he has reflux, we were given
some practical solutions to try and overcome this early. We were taught
about the importance of trying to get into a routine and were given
lots of settling techniques to try and ensure we do the best for our
baby and retain our sanity. We had no idea what to expect and what was
“normal baby behaviour”.
The time when you come out from hospital is when you
are most tired and vulnerable – and it’s when you need most energy and
knowledge to get through the first few weeks! C2K’s home visit helps get
you over that hump and gave the three of us lots of ideas and helped
get us some rest! Our parenting coach didn’t judge us by how tidy our
house was or how stressed or emotional we were.
Now we are learning every day and with our coach
providing us an invaluable back up by phone service it has helped us to
tackle things head on and with a lot more confidence than we would have
had otherwise.
Brendan Byrne's CD testimonial:
Hey Sally, we used the 'sleep solutions' CD today
for the first time. WOW! Our baby, Connor (3 weeks old), after about 5
hours of awake time, on and off feeding and crying, we turned on the CD
and within 1 min he stopped crying, within 5 mins he was asleep....
Any Questions?
If you have any general questions about Cradle 2
Kindy Parenting Solutions service or would like to arrange a visit
please don't hesitate to call Sally on 0409 721 145.
I'd love to hear from you!
NOTE: All written material on the website or in our emails has a copyright.
The use of any material must have permission from Cradle 2 Kindy
Parenting Solutions.
Disclaimer: Information we provide is for education purposes
only. Please consult with your doctor to make sure this information is
right for your child.
Hello! Someone in my Facebook group shared this website with us so I came to give it a look. I'm definitely loving the information. I'm book-marking and will be tweeting this to my followers! Great blog and amazing design.
Summer has finally caught up with us here in
Sydney hopefully leaving behind the flooding rain and thunder storms. I
have certainly enjoyed the sunny warm/hot days as a friend has been
visiting from Spain. My second mobile phone continued to play up till
it too died! So now I am on my third phone! I'm praying this one will be
hassle free for many years. I still recommend you keep trying to call
me if you are unable to get through to me when you call. The best times
to call is between 12 and 6pm.
For more information or to make a booking call Sally on: 0409 721 145.
Your feedback is invaluable
Thank you once again for all your feedback
regarding our newsletter and articles. Please let me know if there is a
topic you would like us to write about.
If you are a client or a customer we
would also appreciate your feedback on our service and products.
Clients may log into our member's area and fill out the Evaluation Form or email your comments through our Contact Us
page. We would love to share your testimonials, comments and stories
as they encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.
Thank you.
Warm regards,
Sally Hall
This Month's Article
This month I'd like to go back and look at some
topics that
have been popular. This article may be helpful to
breastfeeding mothers as well as toddlers who are bitting. Causes, Prevention and Solutions for a Child who Bites "Biting may occur at any age from breastfeeding infants to frustrated
toddlers. There are many reasons for biting, here are some helpful
hints on how to deal with biting from breast feeding through to
toddlers". To read more please follow the above link.
Parents Testimonies
Nadine's Comments
C2K parenting coach gives you the parent
confidence and strength to teach your child no matter how difficult the
issue maybe that you are faced with. Its all about teaching the parent
the right way to teach your child. Once you have this confirmed from a
parenting coach you are well on your way to managing your child
behaviour.
Any Questions?
If you have any general questions about Cradle 2
Kindy Parenting Solutions service or would like to arrange a visit
please don't hesitate to call Sally on 0409 721 145.
I'd love to hear from you!
All written material on the website or in our emails has a copyright.
The use of any material must have permission from Cradle 2 Kindy
Parenting Solutions
Disclaimer: Information we provide is for education purposes
only. Please consult with your doctor to make sure this information is
right for your child.
I hope you have all had a wonderful holiday and ready for the new
year. I was fortunate enough to have nearly 3 weeks in Perth where
there was lots of lovely sunshine which I made the most of before coming
back to the rain and overcast weather of Sydney. I had a lovely time
catching up with friends and family and lots of time relaxing. On my
return I had quite a few days of mobile phone problems so I'm very sorry
if you were unable to get through to me or didn't get a reply to
messages left. If you are calling please just keep trying. The best
times to call is between 12 and 6pm. God willing all problems have now
been ironed out!
For more information or to make a booking call Sally on: 0409 721 145.
Your feedback is invaluable
Thank you once again for all your feedback
regarding our newsletter and articles. Please let me know if there is a
topic you would like us to write about.
If you are a client or a customer we
would also appreciate your feedback on our service and products.
Clients may log into our member's area and fill out the Evaluation Form .
We would love to share your testimonials, comments and stories as they
encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.
Thank you.
Warm regards,
Sally Hall
This Month's Article
I would like to go back and look at some topics that
have been popular. As school has started this month I'd like to look
at packed lunches. Eva Reed is an accredited Practising Dietician and
has written a great article titled: Packing Lunch.
"Packing lunch boxes is a task that parents do thousands of times. Some
find it easy, others find it difficult to know what
to put in there... " To read more please follow the above link.
Parents Testimonies
Lesleigh's Story
It was virtually impossible to settle our baby
who would only sleep for 45 mins and if she did sleep it was in the pram
or on me! She cried/screamed most of the day. Everyone would try
settling her but to no avail. My husband and I were averaging 3 hours
sleep a night as she woke every few hours. I had read every book –
trying not to overstimulate her, giving her the dummy (I used this all
the time) feeding on demand (when she cried), all the settling
techniques from Karitane etc. Nothing worked. After 3.5 months of this
stress and sleep deprivation, I was physically and mentally exhausted
and I could feel myself getting depressed. A friend sent me an article
on reflux and my bub had a whole host of the symptoms. I immediately
contacted Cradle 2 Kindy and it was the best thing we have ever done.
After two nights with our nurse, our baby started sleeping through the
night! I am still in a state of shock as I write this (two weeks later).
We continued to follow her recommendations and there has only been 2
nights that she hasn’t completely slept through since our nurse came and
that is because we had noisy party goers staying next door. She also
sleeps during the day now in her cot! She now resettles herself and
sleeps without a dummy. I still cannot believe it. She is such a content
little thing and feeds much better now too. I feel like I have bonded
more with my baby in the past two weeks then in the 3 months prior as
she is calm and happy and we can actually play without her screaming
during so much of her awake time. I am so relieved that my baby is no
longer in pain (thanks to being put on the correct medication) and is
actually sleeping. And catching up on sleep is a blessing for me and my
hubby too! Thank you Cradle2Kindy for your support, professionalism and
for your expertise which has changed our lives. I am actually enjoying
being a mum now.
Any Questions?
If you have any general questions about Cradle 2
Kindy Parenting Solutions service or would like to arrange a visit
please don't hesitate to call Sally on 0409 721 145.
I'd love to hear from you!
All written material on the website or in our emails has a copyright.
The use of any material must have permission from Cradle 2 Kindy
Parenting Solutions.
Disclaimer: Information we provide is for education purposes
only. Please consult with your doctor to make sure this information is
right for your child.
Happy New Year! I hope you have all had a safe and joy filled holiday
season with family and friends. Sally has spent Christmas in Perth with
family and friends and will be back in Sydney on the 12 January 2012.
If you have any immediate questions before 12 Jan please call 0409 721
145 between 10 am and 4 pm EST. From the 12 Jan the best time to call
is between 12 - 6pm.
Summer is generally hot so please remember to
keep your child's water consumption up and babies in prams please use a
dark wrap over the pram to limit glare. A reminder to those with
toddlers during summer, this is a great time to start toilet training.
Our article How to Toilet Train Your Toddler may help.
Holiday letting is still available at our four great
destinations which are family and pet friendly. These are:
Quince Cottage in Gracetown WA. Views of the
beach and a short drive to Margaret River. Or visit Victoria and have a
relaxing holiday at The Terrace Grove in Ocean Grove, Ruby Haven, a
quiet bush location one hour out of Geelong or stay in Geelong. All are
child and pet friendly. The Terrace Grove is just a short walk to the
beach and the surf. For more information follow the link to Holiday Letting,
I hope you enjoyed our White Christmas recipe. A special treat for Christmas. To view more of our Recipes for Kids follow this link.
I hope you have all gleaned some helpful tips from
these topics I have covered in this section of our newsletter. The past
year we have covered several products and substances that are found
around the home which are potentially deadly to our families. Last
month we had an article on a silent killer, Rat Lungworm. This month we are taking a break but if there is a topic you would like us to cover this year please let me know.
Thank you once again for all your feedback
regarding our newsletter and articles. Please let me know if there is a
topic you would like us to write about.
If you are a client or a customer we
would also appreciate your feedback on our service and products.
Clients may log into our member's area and fill out the Evaluation Form .
We would love to share your testimonials, comments and stories as they
encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.
Thank you.
Warm regards,
Sally Hall
This Month's Article
I hope last months article on Danger that Lurks in the Garden enlightened you to the potential dangers of slugs and snales. This month I'm looking at a behavioural problem ... Breath Holding. "Breath holding can be a terrifying experience especially when a child passes
out. A child who has a tendency to hold their breath often does so
between the ages of one and three years old". To read more please follow the above link.
Parents Testimonies
Zlata's Story
Thank you to Cradle 2 Kindy and our coaches
experience in settling babies. The last 9 months I have suffered severe
sleep deprivation. My baby boy would wake me at night every 2 to 3
hours. The best nights were when he would wake me 3 times. I am totally
against leaving baby to cry and shutting the door. I have read all the
popular books on baby sleep and visited a paediatrician in order to end
sleepless nights. Nothing worked. Our coach came over and in 2 nights
she was able to teach us to settle our baby boy. As a result he now
sleeps through the night. It wasn't easy, but these 2 nights were worth
it. our coach taught us how to better interpret our sons crying. Now
everyone can sleep! My little rascal, me, my husband and neighbours!
Hurray! Thank you.
All written material on the website or in our emails has a copyright.
The use of any material must have permission from Cradle 2 Kindy
Parenting Solutions.
Disclaimer: Information we provide is for education purposes
only. Please consult with your doctor to make sure this information is
right for your child.
Happy Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Seasons Greetings. I hope you all
have a safe and joyful holiday season. To those who have children
about to enter their first year of school or child care, you might like
to take a look at a previous article Childcare and School Preparations and The pros and cons of child care.
To those who have toddlers this is a good time of the year to start toilet training. Take a look at our previous article How to Toilet Train Your Toddler
Just a reminder that you need to keep your child's water consumption up
during the summer months to keep them well hydrated. Also please
remember to use a dark wrap over the pram when you are out and about,
not a light one as the glare is bad for their eyes.
For those going away for the holidays we have an article on preparing for a flight: Flying with Children and tips for Travelling with Young Children. We also have four great destinations with family friendly holiday homes for those looking to go somewhere new. These are:
Quince Cottage in Gracetown WA. Views of the
beach and a short drive to Margaret River. Or visit Victoria and have a
relaxing holiday at The Terrace Grove in Ocean Grove, Ruby Haven, a
quiet bush location one hour out of Geelong or stay in Geelong. All are
child and pet friendly. The Terrace Grove is just a short walk to the
beach and the surf. For more information follow the link to Holiday Letting,
I hope you have been enjoying our family recipes. Last month's recipe
was Sushi for Kids, This is our last recipe to be posted I have chosen a
Christmas recipe from my childhood White Christmas I hope you enjoy it.
I hope you have all gleaned some helpful tips from
these topics I have covered in this section of our newsletter. The past
year we have covered several products and substances that are found
around the home which are potentially deadly to our families. This
month we have an article on a silent killer that has recently come to my
notice. Rat Lungworm. To read more follow the link under This Month's
Article.
Thank you once again for all your feedback
regarding our newsletter and articles. Please let me know if there is a
topic you would like us to write about.
If you are a client or a customer we
would also appreciate your feedback on our service and products.
Clients may log into our member's area and fill out the Evaluation Form.
We would love to share your testimonials, comments and stories as they
encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.
Thank you.
Warm regards,
Sally Hall
What's Happening?
C2K Parenting e-books
We continue to receive positive feedback on our e-books which are available online through Our Shop Publications. These are: 'The Cradle Will Rock' 0-3 months (86 pages), 'Rock a Bye Baby' 3-9 months (103 pages), 'When the Wind Blows' 9-18 months (88 pages), and 'When the Bough Breaks' toddler and child (74 pages).
C2K Forum
Please take advantage of our Forums to chat with other parents. This is a great place to support each other in the very important role of parenting.
If you have a product that
you no longer require and would like to pass it on to another family
please feel free to post these on our forum too.
C2K Gift Vouchers
Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions Gift Vouchers
can be ordered for special occasions such as a baby shower, to welcome
the new baby home, Brit Milah assistance, or just to give parents a
night off.
Take a look at the choices we are offering and choose the voucher that best suits the occasion.
C2K Shop
Other gift ideas for a family with a new baby can be chosen from Our Shop or select one of our Gift Ideas which
is delivered in a decorative box. You can also make up your own gift
ideas package by selecting items from the range of products in Our Shop. These gifts can be put together for you in a decorative box or gift wrapped.
Choose from our large range of extra large Baby Wraps which are cheaper and larger than our competitors. We also have our renowned Sleep CD - Sleep Solutions Sounds For Sleeping and a choice of e-books Publications.
Our products are not only for parents with newborns we also provide educational children's DVD's and books from the Your Baby Can Read series.
C2K Pages of Interest
There are many pages on our website that may be of interest or help to parents. Some of these are our Links & Contacts page, FAQ, and our Articles page. Please let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add them to these pages.
Check out the Product Review
page if you are considering buying something for a child. This page is
specifically designed to assist you. Parents and health professions
have provided helpful comments on a variety of products for children
from birth to five years old, including great books for parents. Don't
forget to let us know of other products you have found useful so we can
add them to the list.
Have you read through our Case Studies and Testimonials?
Both these pages cover a range of topics from newborn care to toddler
and child behavioural concerns. Testimonials touch on issues such as
poor feeding, breastfeeding, reflux, twin management and sleep issues
including day cat-nappers and night wakers and a variety of behavioural
issues.
If you would like to add your comments please email me via our Contact Us page.
This Month's Article
I hope you were able to glean some valuable tips for Travelling with Young Children from last month's article. This month being our last article on danger around the home I'd like to take a look at Danger that Lurks in the Garden.
'It has come to my attention recently about the dangers of slugs and
snails. I have asked Peter Banks, Associate
Professor in Conservation
Biology at the University of Sydney to enlighten us
on these dangers. Slugs and snails are a carrier of the potentially
dangerous Rat
Lungworm.' ... click on the above link to read
more.
I can't thank Cradle 2 Kindy enough for our
parenting coach, her practical knowledge, guidance and straight talking.
As a first time mum I had no idea why Ellie was so unhappy all the time
and not sleeping - everyone just said she'd grow out of it. But I was
overwhelmed and beyond tired so the knowledge and day plan (and
diagnosis of silent reflux) that our coach shared saved my sanity. Ellie
is like a different baby - so much happier and I am a much happier (and
more rested) mum. Thank you!
All written material on the website or in our emails has a copyright.
The use of any material must have permission from Cradle 2 Kindy
Parenting Solutions.
Disclaimer: Information we provide is for education purposes
only. Please consult with your doctor to make sure this information is
right for your child.
Christmas, Hanukah and the school holidays are on their way. Are you
prepared! For those looking for holiday ideas and haven't already made
any plans here are three great suggestions. If you are wine lovers take a
look at Quince Cottage in Gracetown WA. Views of the beach and a short
drive to Margret River. Or visit Victoria and have a relaxing holiday at
The Terrace Grove in Ocean Grove, Ruby Haven, a quiet bush location one
hour out of Geelong or stay in Geelong. All are child and pet
friendly. The Terrace Grove is just a short walk to the beach and the
surf. For more information follow the link to Holiday Letting,
I hope you have been enjoying our family recipes. Last month's recipe was Baked Spaghetti & Meatball Pie. This month we have a recipe that all the family can get involved in Sushi for Kids, a great recipe for the warmer days.
A Note from the Editor
With our winter weather behind us and summer on
its way please remember babies and toddlers can easily dehydrate. Keep
your child's water consumption up during the summer months to keep them
well hydrated. Although we have to remember to keep our children in
100% shade and well covered when in the heat of the sun, we must also
remember Aust has one of the highest Vit D deficiencies. So please,
give your child a little sun mornings before 10 am and evening after
3pm. Also please remember to use a dark wrap over the pram when you’re
out and about not a light one as the glair is bad for their eyes.
Helpful links Changing Seasons and how it Effects your Child's Temperature and our link with our Clothing Guide chart.
Cradle 2 Kindy has extra large Baby Wraps
in a variety of fabrics including muslin and light cheesecloth which
are ideal for the hot summer months. We also have the largest jersey
stretch wraps.
Helpful links How and When to Wrap Your Baby and Transitioning out of a baby wrap. We encourage parents to wrap babies till around 7-10 months as this assists good sleep.
This month I am looking at one that is not so
obvious but has been mentioned several times in relation to products
imported from countries that have far lower standards than ours.
Formaldehyde and Aromatic Amines
Formaldehyde and Aromatic Amines are toxic chemicals
which have been added to the garments being manufactured in China.
These chemicals have been known to cause several medical problems
including rashes, headaches and asthma. They are used in natural
fabrics such as cotton and wool to reduce the crinkles and are found not
only in adult clothing but those made for babies and children.
The advice given to help reduce these chemicals in
our clothing is to wash them frequently before wearing them.
Note: When choosing products for you or your baby read the contents first.
Thank you once again for all your feedback
regarding our newsletter and articles. Please let me know if there is a
topic you would like us to write about.
If you are a client or a customer we
would also appreciate your feedback on our service and products.
Clients may log into our member's area and fill out the Evaluation Form.
We would love to share your testimonials, comments and stories as they
encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.
Thank you.
Warm regards,
Sally Hall
What's Happening?
C2K Parenting e-books
We continue to receive positive feedback on our e-books which are available online through Our Shop Publications. These are: 'The Cradle Will Rock' 0-3 months (86 pages), 'Rock a Bye Baby' 3-9 months (103 pages), 'When the Wind Blows' 9-18 months (88 pages), and 'When the Bough Breaks' toddler and child (74 pages).
C2K Forum
Please take advantage of our Forums to chat with other parents. This is a great place to support each other in the very important role of parenting.
If you have a product that
you no longer require and would like to pass it on to another family
please feel free to post these on our forum too.
C2K Gift Vouchers
Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions Gift Vouchers
can be ordered for special occasions such as a baby shower, to welcome
the new baby home, Brit Milah assistance, or just to give parents a
night off.
Take a look at the choices we are offering and choose the voucher that best suits the occasion.
C2K Shop
Other gift ideas for a family with a new baby can be chosen from Our Shop or select one of our Gift Ideas which
is delivered in a decorative box. You can also make up your own gift
ideas package by selecting items from the range of products in Our Shop. These gifts can be put together for you in a decorative box or gift wrapped.
Choose from our large range of extra large Baby Wraps which are cheaper and larger than our competitors. We also have our renowned Sleep CD - Sleep Solutions Sounds For Sleeping and a choice of e-books Publications.
Our products are not only for parents with newborns we also provide educational children's DVD's and books from the Your Baby Can Read series.
C2K Pages of Interest
There are many pages on our website that may be of interest or help to parents. Some of these are our Links & Contacts page, FAQ, and our Articles page. Please let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add them to these pages.
Check out the Product Review
page if you are considering buying something for a child. This page is
specifically designed to assist you. Parents and health professions
have provided helpful comments on a variety of products for children
from birth to five years old, including great books for parents. Don't
forget to let us know of other products you have found useful so we can
add them to the list.
Have you read through our Case Studies and Testimonials?
Both these pages cover a range of topics from newborn care to toddler
and child behavioural concerns. Testimonials touch on issues such as
poor feeding, breastfeeding, reflux, twin management and sleep issues
including day cat-nappers and night wakers and a variety of behavioural
issues.
If you would like to add your comments please email me via our Contact Us page.
This Month's Article
As the holidays are nearly upon us and you may be
considering travelling I have asked Rachael from Randwich who is a
client of Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions to share her experiencesand
suggestions on Tips for Travelling with Young Children. "These
tips are gleaned from the experience of first-time parents travelling
on long-haul overseas flights to the USA and Europe for 6-8 weeks at a
time." ... click on the link above to read more.
Cradle 2 Kindy was amazing. It was a bit of a
whirlwind for the time our parent coach was here as our son was
hysterical, but I felt a real sense of compassion for what we were
dealing with, when others had told me to 'deal with a crying baby'. (we
had even been to emergency with him and they sent us home with leaflets
on colic). Our coach quickly diagnosed reflux and sent us to a great
paediatrician – Dr James. He's on Losec and Zantac and now his reflux is
under control. We feel we can finally get to know our little boy! It's
changed his life and brought happiness and smiles where there were
tears and pain. I couldn't ask for anymore than that. I feel I can call
our coach anytime and she will always endeavour to help and give
confidence that your doing the right thing - or not be afraid to let you
know if not! Honesty is something I think all parents strive to find
in the flurry of information and it's great to have a point of contact
you can trust.
All written material on the website or in our emails has a copyright.
The use of any material must have permission from Cradle 2 Kindy
Parenting Solutions.
Disclaimer: Information we provide is for education purposes
only. Please consult with your doctor to make sure this information is
right for your child.
Isn’t Spring wonderful? It’s my favourite time of the year. Cool
mornings and night and lovely sunny days with occasional rainy ones.
This month’s recipe is a great for cool nights. Baked Spaghetti & Meatball Pie another great recipe from ‘Deceptively Delicious’ by Jessica Seinfeld. I hope you enjoy it!
I hope you all enjoyed making your own pizza from last months Easy Pizzi Pizza.
A Note from the Editor
With our changing weather make sure you dress
your child in layers so that you can strip off the top layers as the day
warms up or add a few layers as the evenings become cooler. If you
are concerned about how much to dress your children in please read our
article on Changing Seasons and how it Effects your Child's Temperature and our link with our Clothing Guide chart.
This month we are taking a break from the poisons
found around the home as I’d like to bring to your attention research
that is being carried out on dyslexia.
The Seed of Literacy is looking for infants aged
between birth and 6 months to help establish links between early speech
and language development and later literacy skills.
The Seeds of Literacy is a 5-year
project aimed at identifying early precursors of one of the most
difficult tasks we ever learn, reading. We will compare the development
of language skills of 100 infants with and without a family history of
dyslexia. Each infant’s speech, language, and pre-reading skills will be
recorded at regular intervals from 6 months through to 5 years, and the
results will help establish links between early speech and language
development and later literacy skills, and may assist in developing
earlier screening and interventions to give all children the best
possible start at school.
All parents and infants are encouraged to apply,
parents who may be dyslexic themselves, or parents interested in reading
and their child’s development. If you have an infant aged between birth
and 6 months, you may be eligible to participate. Your child will be
recorded at 6 months of age and every 4 to 6 months afterwards over a
period of 4½ years and be a member of the Seeds of Literacy Club.
To register or for more information, please call 9772 6696 or register online at www.babylab.com.au
The study commences in November, more information will be posted on the website soon.
Thank you once again for all your feedback
regarding our newsletter and articles. Please let me know if there is a
topic you would like us to write about.
Thank you.
Warm regards,
Sally Hall
This Month's Article
This month’s article is titled ‘To send, or not to send?’
written by Ida Shapievsky. She looks at autumn-winter birthday children
and the discussions parents address when thinking about when to send
them to school “Parents of autumn-winter birthday kids often face a
tough choice....” click on the link above to read more.
I didn't realise how easy life could be with a new
baby after using your services. The skills my husband and I learnt from
you are invaluable. The routine saved my sanity, and your assistance
with helping Jack sleep through the night is amazing, I feel confident
settling him now, also knowing that I'm doing the best for him and I get
to sleep for more than 8 hours.
Natasha's Comments
We called Cradle to Kindy because I was having
breastfeeding problems and was ready to give up completely. Our baby
girl was premature and a sleepy feeder. She would get on for a short
time and then fall asleep which meant I was constantly feeding her day
and night. Our coach was great. I learnt a new technique for
attaching, how to increase my supply and what to do to encourage my
little girl to have a proper feed instead of snacking. I learnt so many
things in such a short visit it was really worth it. We now have a
happy sleeping baby who is still breast fed. Thank you for being there
when we needed you.
Welcome to our Spring newsletter. Please remember this is a time of
changing temperatures so dress your child in layers that can be removed
as the day warms up.
As the weather becomes warmer you may like some tips on Transitioning out of a baby wrap.
We encourage parents to wrap babies till around 7-10 months as this
assists good sleep. For tips on wrapping we have a video and diagram
that may help in our article - How and When to Wrap Your Baby.
I hope you all enjoyed the Chocolate Brownies
with a difference. Nice to have something healthy come out of a treat.
This month I've given you a recipe of mine which is a favourite for
adults and children alike Easy Pizzi Pizza.
Please keep your recipes coming.
A Note from the Editor
Since July this year I have been covering some of
the common poisons we may have in our homes. Poisons often come in
products that are found readily around most homes some of which are less
obvious than others. The ones I have covered to date are Sodium
laureth sulfate, parabens and talc.
Topic of Interest
This month I will take a look at mineral oils.
Mineral Oils
There are several types of mineral oils such as
Paraffin oil, liquid petrolatum, White Mineral Oil. These oils may have
several potential health risks especially to small children and babies.
Some baby oil for instance contains mineral oils
which used in the bath may be ingested or inhaled. Some of the health
risks are:
Inhalation:
This can causes irritation to the respiratory tract.
Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. Inhalation of mist
or vapor may produce aspiration pneumonia. Ingestion:
Can cause serious diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and
possibly abdominal cramping. Aspiration of the mineral oil into the
lungs can cause pneumonia. Skin Contact:
Prolonged contact may cause irritation or dermatitis. Eye Contact:
Mists or fumes can irritate the eyes causing discomfort.. Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause
dermatitis. Highly refined mineral oils are not classified as human
carcinogens. However, related forms of untreated and mildly-treated oils
are listed as human carcinogens.
An alternative is to use oils that are not derived from mineral oils.
Note:When choosing products for you or your baby read the contents first.
Thank you once again for all your feedback
regarding our newsletter and articles. Please let me know if there is a
topic you would like us to write about.
If you are a client or a customer we
would also appreciate your feedback on our service and products.
Clients may log into our member's area and fill out the Evaluation Form
We would love to share your testimonials, comments and stories as they
encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.
Thank you.
Warm regards,
Sally Hall
What's Happening?
C2K Parenting e-books
We continue to receive positive feedback on our e-books which are available online through Our Shop Publications. These are: 'The Cradle Will Rock' 0-3 months (86 pages), 'Rock a Bye Baby' 3-9 months (103 pages), 'When the Wind Blows' 9-18 months (88 pages), and 'When the Bough Breaks' toddler and child (74 pages).
C2K Forum
Please take advantage of our Forums to chat with other parents. This is a great place to support each other in the very important role of parenting.
If you have a product that
you no longer require and would like to pass it on to another family
please feel free to post these on our forum too.
C2K Gift Vouchers
Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions Gift Vouchers
can be ordered for special occasions such as a baby shower, to welcome
the new baby home, Brit Milah assistance, or just to give parents a
night off.
Take a look at the choices we are offering and choose the voucher that best suits the occasion.
C2K Shop
Other gift ideas for a family with a new baby can be chosen from Our Shop or select one of our Gift Ideas which
is delivered in a decorative box. You can also make up your own gift
ideas package by selecting items from the range of products in Our Shop. These gifts can be put together for you in a decorative box or gift wrapped.
Choose from our large range of extra large baby wraps which are cheaper and larger than our competitors. We also have our renowned Sleep CD - Sleep Solutions Sounds For Sleeping and a choice of e-books Publications.
Our products are not only for parents with newborns we also provide educational children's DVD's and books from the Your Baby Can Read series.
C2K Pages of Interest
There are many pages on our website that may be of interest or help to parents. Some of these are our Links & Contacts page, FAQ, and our Articles page. Please let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add them to these pages.
Check out the Product Review
page if you are considering buying something for a child. This page is
specifically designed to assist you. Parents and health professions
have provided helpful comments on a variety of products for children
from birth to five years old, including great books for parents. Don't
forget to let us know of other products you have found useful so we can
add them to the list.
Have you read through our Case Studies and Testimonials?
Both these pages cover a range of topics from newborn care to toddler
and child behavioural concerns. Testimonials touch on issues such as
poor feeding, breastfeeding, reflux, twin management and sleep issues
including day cat-nappers and night wakers and a variety of behavioural
issues.
If you would like to add your comments please email me via our Contact Us page
This Month's Article
Janet Carter has written another article for our
newsletter. Janet is an author, parenting advisor and workshop
facilitator. She has qualifications in early childhood education and is a
Brain Gym practitioner working one on one with children and their
parents experiencing learning and behavioural challenges. This month’s
article is called Separation Anxiety
“Separation anxiety is when a child gets upset when separated from a
parent or loved carer. For example, a young child may become distressed
when left with a baby sitter, or ....” click on the link above to read
more.
Thought I would update you on how Lily is going.
Since we last spoke Lily was refusing the bottle and going on 15-18 hr
hunger strikes. We spent a few days in hospital as her personality
changed. Our Paediatrician thought that Lily might be more wary of the
taste of Neocate so she suggested trying another formula that the
hospital stocks. We tried Lily on this formula while we stayed in
hospital so they could watch her for possible reactions. Thankfully
Lily didn't react.
We have since changed her to that formula and she
now takes 150-180 ml per feed and feeds every 4 hrs. We still give her
the dream feed between 10-11. Sometimes she sleeps through till 5:30-7
am and sometimes she gets up between 3-4 am, at which point we resettle
her to sleep. She is still taking Nexium in 2 doses. She is able to put
herself to sleep and has nice long sleeps during the day for 2 - 3 hrs.
Thank you so much for all your help through all the challenging months!
Disclaimer: Information we provide is for education purposes
only. Please consult with your doctor to make sure this information is
right for your child.
Welcome to Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions August newsletter. I
hope you have been enjoying our family recipes. Thanks for the feed
back on our last month’s recipe Hungarian Pasta I'm glad you enjoyed it. This month we are going with a sweet dish, Chocolate Brownies.
Please keep your recipes coming.
A Note from the Editor
With our winter weather upon us please remember to
rug your babies and toddlers up when going out doors. If you are
concerned about how much to dress your children in please read our
article on Changing Seasons and how it Effects your Child's Temperature and our link with our Clothing Guide chart.
Baby’s room should be heated where possible as
dooners and loose bedding are not safe. All bedding should be tucked in
firmly under the mattress. If your baby is sleeping in a wrap you can
line a larger wrap with a shorter, flannelette to make it warmer.
Sleeping bags are a great transition from a baby
wrap. Although we encourage parents to wrap babies till around 7-10
month to assists with sleep, we also suggest when using a sleeping bag
to continue to use a top sheet as part of babies sleep association. This
will help when moving them from a cot to a bed.
As mentioned in our last newsletter over the next
few editions I am looking at some of the common poisons and hazards
found in our cupboards. These hazards are often disguised in familiar
household products used around most homes such as parabens, talc,
mineral oils and formaldehyde.
Last month we looked at parabens, this month I would like to take a closer look at talc.
Talc Products
Talc is another unknown toxin commonly used on
babies. It can also be found in a wide variety of products such as body
powder, garden pesticides, flea and tick powders and in smaller
quantities in products such as deodorants, antacids, chalk, food
processing. Where the greatest concern is, is in the products where talc
is the main ingredient. This is where it poses the most serious health
risk. These are in baby powder and perfumed body powder.
Talc is toxic and has been known to cause lung
cancer and other respiratory illnesses and can for this reason endanger
baby’s lungs. Medical records have shown that as early as the 1980s
several thousand infants each year died or became seriously ill
following accidental inhalation of baby powder. Nowadays many brands of
baby power have replaced talc with cornflour.
Talc has also been known to cause ovarian cancer in
women who regularly use talc in their underwear or on sanitary pads.
Some scientific studies have found talc to be closely related to
asbestos.
Note:When choosing products for you or your baby read the contents first.
Warm regards,
Sally Hall
What's Happening?
C2K Parenting e-books
We continue to receive positive feedback on our e-books which are available online through Our Shop Publications. These are: 'The Cradle Will Rock' 0-3 months (86 pages), 'Rock a Bye Baby' 3-9 months (103 pages), 'When the Wind Blows' 9-18 months (88 pages), and 'When the Bough Breaks' toddler and child (74 pages).
C2K Forum
Please take advantage of our Forums to chat with other parents. This is a great place to support each other in the very important role of parenting.
If you have a product that
you no longer require and would like to pass it on to another family
please feel free to post these on our forum too.
C2K Gift Vouchers
Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions Gift Vouchers
can be ordered for special occasions such as a baby shower, to welcome
the new baby home, Brit Milah assistance, or just to give parents a
night off.
Take a look at the choices we are offering and choose the voucher that best suits the occasion.
C2K Shop
Other gift ideas for a family with a new baby can be chosen from Our Shop or select one of our Gift Ideas which
is delivered in a decorative box. You can also make up your own gift
ideas package by selecting items from the range of products in Our Shop. These gifts can be put together for you in a decorative box or gift wrapped.
Choose from our large range of extra large baby wraps which are cheaper and larger than our competitors. We also have our renowned Sleep CD - Sleep Solutions Sounds For Sleeping and a choice of e-books Publications.
Our products are not only for parents with newborns we also provide educational children's DVD's and books from the Your Baby Can Read series.
C2K Pages of Interest
There are many pages on our website that may be of interest or help to parents. Some of these are our Links & Contacts page, FAQ, and our Articles page. Please let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add them to these pages.
Check out the Product Review
page if you are considering buying something for a child. This page is
specifically designed to assist you. Parents and health professions
have provided helpful comments on a variety of products for children
from birth to five years old, including great books for parents. Don't
forget to let us know of other products you have found useful so we can
add them to the list.
Have you read through our Case Studies and Testimonials?
Both these pages cover a range of topics from newborn care to toddler
and child behavioural concerns. Testimonials touch on issues such as
poor feeding, breastfeeding, reflux, twin management and sleep issues
including day cat-nappers and night wakers and a variety of behavioural
issues.
If you would like to add your comments please email me via our Contact Us page
This Month's Article
This month I'd like to take a look at 'Feeding and Speech Development'. "Babies are all very different and develop at different stages; this
includes their ability to learn how to take solids and to speak. Some
factors that may contribute to oral and speech development can be their
environment, birth order, being a twin, their personality or have
parents or caregivers speak to them in more than one language. Even
their parent’s skills and abilities could affect not only their ability
to take solids but also the development of their speech...” ... click on the link above to read more.
My youngest of 3 children was catnapping during the
day but sleeping well at night till recently when she began to wake
frequently at night too. I was becoming more and more sleep deprived
myself. I need my sleep to tend to the everyday demands of our older
children. I heard about Cradle 2 Kindy through a friend and gave them a
call. Our coach took me through what my baby should be doing for her age
and how we were to accomplish our new routine which encouraged our baby
girl to sleep longer both day and night.
Now our new routine and all is going well, she is
loving the routine and she has been so much easier to put to sleep. I
now have time not only for my older children but to read other peoples
comments and article on the Cradle 2 Kindy website. The family is
functioning much better in just 2 days and I couldn't be happier with
her progress. She has been having tummy time and we are getting loads
more smiles and happy noises from her.
Disclaimer: Information we provide is for education purposes
only. Please consult with your doctor to make sure this information is
right for your child.
Welcome to Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions July newsletter. I
hope you have been enjoying our family recipes. Our last month’s recipe
Pink Pancakes seems to have been a great hit with everyone. I thought I’d share with you one of my pasta favourites which I’ve called Hungarian Pasta.
Keep those recipes coming.
A Note from the Editor
June was a month of night waking babies. I’m
pleased to say all are sleeping much better since learning how to
self-settle.
Here are some tips for winter sleep routines. Make
sure baby is appropriately dressed for both sleep and outings. Please
do not over dress your children this is a SIDS risk. Read our article
on Changing Seasons and how it Effects your Child's Temperature and our link with our Clothing Guide chart.
Baby’s room should be heated where possible as
dooners are not safe. All bedding should be tucked in firmly under the
mattress. If your baby is sleeping in a wrap you can line a larger wrap
with a shorter, flannelette to make it warmer.
In the next few editions I would like to take a look
at some of the common poisons we have in our cupboards. Poisons come
in a variety of products some of which are less obvious than others and
are found readily around most homes, these are parabens, talc, mineral
oils and formaldehyde.
It is these poisons that I would like to take a closer look.
Baby Body Wash Products & Parabens
Sodium laureth sulfate or sodium lauryl ether
sulfate can be found in many personal care products including baby
products which claim to be soap free such as liquid soap and shampoos.
Technically these products are soap free but there is a catch. Sodium
laureth sulphate is actually a detergent an inexpensive and very
effective foaming agent which is also used in cleaning products such as
washing up detergent and floor cleaner. Something you would not use on
your skin let alone your baby’s delicate skin.
Many of these so called ‘soap free’ products are a
major cause of dry skin and may contribute to eczema and dermatitis.
Read all labels on your baby products and try to avoid any with harsh
detergents.
Parabens can be found in many of the main brand baby
products and other products such as shampoos, soaps and cleansers and
are known to cause dermatitis. Recently they have been linked with some
types of cancers.
Parabens are used as a preservative in topical
pharmaceutical products. They can also be found in cosmetics, skin care
products, medications and foods.
Note:When choosing products for you or your baby read the contents first.
Quote: topical parabens have recently been reported to
have weak oestrogenic effects leading to concerns about breast cancer.
Research is on-going.
Your feedback is invaluable
Thank you once again for all your feedback
regarding our newsletter and articles. Please let me know if there is a
topic you would like us to write about.
If you are a client or a customer we
would also appreciate your feedback on our service and products.
Clients may log into our member's area and fill out the Evaluation Form .
We would love to share your testimonials, comments and stories as they
encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.
Thank you.
Warm regards,
Sally Hall
What's Happening?
Woman's shoes for sale
NEWShape-ups Skechers Fitness
Group Originals. Aus size 10 (US size 9½) which I bought a ½ size to
big. I looking to sell them for $90 they are worth $113. If you’re
interested or would like more information please call Sally 0409 721
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C2K Parenting e-books
We continue to receive positive feedback on our e-books which are available online through Our Shop Publications. These are: 'The Cradle Will Rock' 0-3 months (86 pages), 'Rock a Bye Baby' 3-9 months (103 pages), 'When the Wind Blows' 9-18 months (88 pages), and 'When the Bough Breaks' toddler and child (74 pages).
C2K Forum
Please take advantage of our Forums to chat with other parents. This is a great place to support each other in the very important role of parenting.
If you have a product that
you no longer require and would like to pass it on to another family
please feel free to post these on our forum too.
C2K Gift Vouchers
Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions Gift Vouchers
can be ordered for special occasions such as a baby shower, to welcome
the new baby home, Brit Milah assistance, or just to give parents a
night off.
Take a look at the choices we are offering and choose the voucher that best suits the occasion.
C2K Shop
Other gift ideas for a family with a new baby can be chosen from Our Shop or select one of our Gift Ideas which
is delivered in a decorative box. You can also make up your own gift
ideas package by selecting items from the range of products in Our Shop. These gifts can be put together for you in a decorative box or gift wrapped.
Choose from our large range of extra large baby wraps which are cheaper and larger than our competitors. We also have our renowned Sleep CD - Sleep Solutions Sounds For Sleeping and a choice of e-books Publications.
Our products are not only for parents with newborns we also provide educational children's DVD's and books from the Your Baby Can Read series.
C2K Pages of Interest
There are many pages on our website that may be of interest or help to parents. Some of these are our Links & Contacts page, FAQ, and our Articles page. Please let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add them to these pages.
Check out the Product Review
page if you are considering buying something for a child. This page is
specifically designed to assist you. Parents and health professions
have provided helpful comments on a variety of products for children
from birth to five years old, including great books for parents. Don't
forget to let us know of other products you have found useful so we can
add them to the list.
Have you read through our Case Studies and Testimonials?
Both these pages cover a range of topics from newborn care to toddler
and child behavioural concerns. Testimonials touch on issues such as
poor feeding, breastfeeding, reflux, twin management and sleep issues
including day cat-nappers and night wakers and a variety of behavioural
issues.
If you would like to add your comments please email me via our Contact Us page
This Month's Article
Janet Carter is an author, parenting advisor and
workshop facilitator. She has qualifications in early childhood
education and is a Brain Gym practitioner working one on one with
children and their parents experiencing learning and behavioural
challenges.
Janet addresses a popular question ‘TV Friend or Foe’
“Most kids plug into the world of television long before they enter
school. It it tempting to use TV as a baby sitter.” ... click on the
link above to read more.
I cannot thank Cradle 2 Kindy enough. Their service
completely changed our little girl for the better. She was constantly in
pain and would not sleep. She was very hard to be around and especially
to see her crying and screaming in pain all the time. Our C2K coach
gave us suggestions on how to administer the medication effectively and
also assisted me with sleep techniques and aids. These things were just
amazing. We now have a happy baby that smiles and giggles and best of
all sleeps!!. Nothing was ever a problem for our coach. I rang her so
so many times and she was always willing to help. I highly recommend
this service - there is nothing to lose and so much to gain.
Disclaimer: Information we provide is for education purposes
only. Please consult with your doctor to make sure this information is
right for your child.
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