Newsletter

Welcome to our April newsletter and a Happy Easter or Passover to all those celebrating this special time of the year.  To those with children at school its holiday time again!  If you are looking to go somewhere that is child friendly here are two great destinations to consider.  Quince Cottage in Gracetown, Margaret River area in WA for the wine lovers or The Terrace Grove in Ocean Grove VIC.  Both are kid's and pet friendly and just a short walk to the beach and the surf.

A Note from the Editor

Thank you once again for all your feedback regarding our newsletter and articles.  I’m pleased that some of you have found Eve’s article helpful.  I would like to divert slightly for the next two months but continued on the theme of diet by taking a look at Fussy Feeders.  I do hope those of you with feeding problems find these topics helpful.  

Thank you for your feedback and recipes for our new web page. Please continue to send them in, any contributes are greatly appreciated.

Our Recipes for Kids this month has been sent in by Rachael from Randwick and is called ‘Sweet Potato Custard’.  Each month I will post up a new recipe so if you have something your family enjoys please let us all enjoy it.

As we approach winter I would like to tell you about a new product that has come to my attention called Cosy Grips.  They are a clever gadget that helps to keep the duvet on the bed.  If you are tired of your child’s quilt falling off them during the night, this may be the solution you are looking for.  Cosy Grips simply slide under mattress and fasten to cover or duvet on either side. They are just the thing for children transitioning from cot to bed and great for bunk beds or for little wrigglers.  No more getting up to check if your child is still under their covers.  Now you can all have a better night's sleep!  For more information please go to www.cosygrips.com

If you would like to know more about the service Cradle 2 Kindy provides please don’t hesitate to give Sally a call on: 0409 721 145 or for more information read about our Newborn Care, Baby Care and Toddler & Child visitations on these links.

You can also read about What happens at a coaching session click on this link. Cradle 2 Kindy also provides Gift Voucher and Respite for Parents a Night Nurses or a Professional Babysitter giving parents an opportunity to have time off.

Your feedback is invaluable

Thank you to everyone who has given me feedback on our newsletters and articles.  Please keep your comments and suggestions coming. 

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 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 or just to give parents a night off. 

Take a look at the choices we are offering and choose the voucher that best suit 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 Product Review page. {tag_recipientfirstname} please let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add to these pages. 

Check out the Products Review page before you make a purchase as it may help you make your decision on the item you are about to buy.  This page gives helpful comments on various 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?  We have many topics from newborn care, sleep issues ranging from newborns to young children, day cat-nappers to night wakers and a variety of behavioural issues.

This Month's Article

As previously mentioned this month I would like to continue along the theme of food which we started last month with the tips on Packing Lunch and our new webpage with Recipes for Kids.  This month I am taking a look at Fussy Feeders.  “Having worked amongst many babies and toddlers who either fuss at the breast/bottle or are refusing or fussy with their solids I would like to discus some of the reasons I have found are quite common causes of this fussiness.""  click on the link above to read more.

Take a look at our first recipe Ice Treats which comes under the latest recipe Sweet Potato Custard. 

Parents Testimonies

Katie's Letter of Thanks

Hi Sally, I just wanted to thank you for all the support that you provided to our new little family. We are using your routine effectively and Mark is now sleeping well! Your diagnosis of Mark's reflux was spot on. Once we started him on the medication, we noticed a remarkable improvement and were so relieved. Your website continues to be a useful source of information, as he grows, the articles are very informative. Thanks again for all your support. It’s great that you are there to support not just at the consultation but also readily available to answer any questions on the phone. Very reassuring for a first time Mum with parents overseas! Best wishes Katie.

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!

Disclaimer: Information we provide is for education purposes only.  Please consult with your doctor to make sure this information is right for your child.

Spring is now upon us so let's make the most of our lovely sunny days and cool nights before the heat sets in.  I hope you will enjoy this edition of our Cradle 2 Kindy newsletter.  Happy reading! 

A Note from the Editor

My apologies for the 'missing link' in the last newsletter.  If you do notice any glitches or errors in the newsletter or on the website please let me know so that I can amend them immediately. 

To continue bringing your attention the services we at Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions provide, I would like to highlight Newborn Care in this issue.

Newborn Baby Care

It is often very intimidating coming home after spending time in hospital where professional assistance is just a buzzer away. Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions can also be just a phone call away.   This service provides a home visit with a minimum of 3 hours (which may be extended if needed), two weeks of phone assistance, our e-book with tips for parents with babies 0-3 months old and 4 follow up emails to keep you on track. 

Those who have experienced our parenting service have continued to recommend it to their friends.  Why? Because there's nothing out there quite like it.  We provide you with your very own parenting coach who can take you through from your arrival home till your child is five years old! 

The topics covered are - parent support, breastfeeding, how to prevent sleep issues - cat napping and snacking, understanding sleep needs, newborn care, settling techniques for newborns, when and how to establish a routine, calming an crying baby, colic/reflux management, assistance with multiple births - twins and triplets.   We also provide handouts and charts on age appropriate needs for baby.

Testimonial:  After coming home from hospital, my husband and I were worried we were patting our son to sleep.  Whilst this was effective, we were worried in 7 months time we would still be doing the same thing. C2K was recommended to me by a work colleague.  The same day I called, our coach was at my house 6 hours later providing my husband and I with invaluable advice.  I would recommend Cradle 2 Kindy's service to any new parents wanting to establish good sleep / feeding routines for newborns.  Kerri Manly, NSW

“Cradle 2 Kindy provided us with a parenting coach who gave both myself and my partner the confidence to settle a newborn, even though it was our second baby, we had a lot to learn. Our coach was a great help and would recommend Cradle 2 Kindy services to any new or old parents.” Wendy - Newtown, NSW 

If you know anyone with a baby who you think may benefit from a visit from Cradle 2 Kindy please feel free to forward our contact details.  On the other hand you may like to give them a Gift Voucher for Newborn Care visit.

Parenting e-books

Our e-books available online through our Publications 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).

E-book testimonial: "I would just like to thank you for your great e-books which had been a wonderful asset to me and my husband.  We have an 11 month old who has always been a handful.  We put some of your techniques and advice into practice about 5 weeks ago and have seen a dramatic change in his behaviour.   He has begun to feed himself and is generally much better behaved both during mealtimes and during the day.   I must say our house is more like a home now with a happy baby which means a happy mummy and daddy.  We are certainly a much more relaxed family.  I will definitely be purchasing the Toddler and Child e-book soon.  Thanks.  Isabelle"

We would love to hear from others who have found our e-books or any of our products helpful. Please email me via our Contact Us page

Warm regards,

Sally Hall

What's New?

We continue to receive inquiries from rural and interstate parents thanks to you spreading the word about our Correspondence Consultation service, testimonials and Case Studies.  We now supporting parents in Tokyo, Japan.  Sally also had another trip north this time past Newcastle to assist with another two year olds bedtime routine.  She does enjoy her breaks from the big smoke. 

Thanks again to everyone for passing on our contact details to friends and family.

Don't forget we can also assist you friends or family through Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions Gift Vouchers. This may be for a baby shower, to welcome the new baby home or just to give parents a night off.  Take a look at the choices we are offering and choose the Voucher that best suit the occasion.

This Month's Article

Our guest writer this month is Elizabeth Carter, registered psychologist and owner of Bravo Communication. Her article is titled Reflecting on Motherhood.  "Some years ago, on meeting my 2 daughters, a friend said “You’re so lucky, you’re girls are lovely.  They are so friendly and polite.”  I said “Thank you” feeling the pride and joy that goes with such a moment.  Later, on reflection however, I thought to myself, “What did luck have to do with it?”   I’m not lucky, it was hard work and I made a lot of sacrifices." ..... click here to read the full story Reflecting on Motherhood. 

Continuing on last month's topic we now take a look at  look at Phobias, Fears and Anxiety in Young Children and next month I will look at tips to help your children overcome their fears

"Anxiety disorders are very common.  One in four people will experience an anxiety disorder at some stage in their lives.  We all feel anxious at times but some people are unable to control their anxiety it becomes so overwhelming that it affects their everyday activities making it difficult for them to cope". ..... click here to read the full story on Phobias, Fears and Anxiety in Young Children.

Parents Testimonies

Nadine's Testimonial

"I called Cradle 2 Kindy when my baby was around 6 months old. She had been diagnosed as having reflux and was having extremely disturbed day sleeps. She was very irritable and the medicine she had been prescribed seemed to have little effect on alleviating her distress. She was also waking up several times a night, which was very exhausting for all of us. Our Cradle 2 Kindy consultant came around and stayed 2 nights, teaching us how to settle her when she woke. The second night she didn't wake at all and after that she stopped waking during the night at all, unless she was unwell. We were given advice on the appropriate measures to take to control of her reflux - which worked wonders. She is now 16 months old and doing great. I cannot recommend Cradle 2 Kindy highly enough and am so grateful for the wonderful help and support our Cradle 2 Kindy consultant gave us."   Mosman NSW

Any Questions?

If you have any general questions about Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions service or would like to arrange another visit please don’t hesitate to call Sally on 0409 721 145.

I'd love to hear from you!

All articles on this website have a copyright any 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.

Welcome to our August edition of Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions newsletter. I hope you will find something of interest in this edition. 

A Note from the Editor

I wonder how many of you were able to attend the Starlight Foundation ball.  Thank you to all those who did find time to attend.  It certainly is a worthy cause.

In our June newsletter I brought to your attention the services we at Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions services provide.  Over then next few issues I would like to highlight some of these services.  In this issue I would like to bring to your attention our Nursery Preparations. 

Nursery Preparations

This two hour visit is an excellent pre baby-shower gift for any parents to be. Why pre-baby-shower? Getting a professionals point of view on appropriate brands and products you and your baby may requirement will help you make your wish list and may help you avoid buying unnecessary items which you may need to return later.

Both parents will benefit from this professional visit as we cover a variety of topics such as the safety standards for baby products, what products are and are not necessarily needed for baby, mother and the nursery.

These topics cover - clothing, bedding, nursery equipment and furniture, bath, feeding and medical needs, play ideas, car and home fittings, prams, safety around the home and many more ideas for baby, nursery and mother. Hand outs and a nursery check list is also provided. We also provide a handy list of items, for both parents, of things they may need for the birth and during mum's stay in hospital.

Testimonial:  Unfortunately we didn’t know about this service till after the baby shower even so the information we received was extremely valuable.  We were given such helpful information which certainly prepared both my husband and I for the hospital visit and for our baby’s home coming.  Our coach then returned to help us with our newborn.  I’d definitely recommend this service to any first time parents, to help you prepare for your baby.  Linda, Randwick, NSW

If you know anyone expecting a baby and would like to give them a gift you know will have an impact our Gift Voucher for the Nursery Preparations.

Parenting e-books

Our e-books available online through our Publications 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).

E-book testimonial: "Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for your great website and publications (as well as the giant wraps!). Since I started a routine with my 4 month old, about 3 weeks ago, using lots of your advice from your e-book we haven't looked back. Before doing this I was finding myself frequently feeding after 3 hours, nearly having mastitis twice and generally feeling frazzled and unable to get out to do anything.

After a hard slog for the first week and probably an increase in the amount of crying in our house - that includes my baby, me, my husband (nearly) and probably my other 2 girls I have noticed that we are all a lot more relaxed, me especially. I have time to do things again, and by 7:00-7:30 each night ALL of our kids are in bed and I can relax with my husband. Every day my baby is easier to resettle and I am getting more and more confident, and less worried about him waking when it is not time for a feed He also seems happier and more relaxed and as you advised I am starting to wander round my house wondering what to do with the extra time I've got again! Anyway it's just on 10pm so it's time to go and feed!  Regards, Jennifer."

We would love to hear from others who have found our e-books or any of our products helpful. Please email me via our Contact Us page

Warm regards,

Sally Hall

What's New?

Thanks to word going out about our service to families in rural areas through information on our Correspondence Consultation and Case Studies pages, Sally had a trip up to Singleton to assist with a two year old's bedtime routine and night waking. It was a lovely break from travelling the streets of Sydney. The GPS took her on a winding rout through the beautiful Aussie bush past several farm gate produce on sale. Unfortunately she didn't return by the same route as she was looking forward to buying some fresh farm produce.

Thanks also to existing clients who have passed on our contact details to friends and family in other states. We have received quite a few inquiries and are now supporting parents in Western Aust, Victoria and rural NSW. Below read a happy testimonial from one of our client in Perth, WA. Thank you to all those who have passed on our contact details.

This Month's Article

June was a busy month for me with toddlers and young children which has lead me to address a few issue over the next few months that as parents you too may face.  Some of which can scare the wits out of parents. The first of these is topics I will cover in this and the next issue is: Phobias, Fears and Anxiety in babies and young children.

"Parents naturally want to protect their children against the terrors and pains this world can bring but unfortunately there are some things that we may not be able to protect our children from". .....click here to read the full story on Phobias, Fears and Anxiety.

Parents Testimonies

Leanne's E-mail from WA

My son was diagnosed with Silent reflux at 6 weeks old. I remember feeling disappointed we didn't realise what was going on earlier. We gave him the small dose of Losec prescribed and thought we were on top of things. Things didn't get better. We had a day stay at the Mothercraft Residential Centre, (which he slept through, I must have called them at least 20 times, sought help from the local community health nurse and numerous appointments with our paediatrician.

Despite my efforts, we had no routine. I was feeding 3-4 times at night. Rocking him for 40 minutes in his pram to get a 20 minute sleep during the day. He was ALWAYS tired and would often have times where he would be screaming in pain for 1-2 hours until the pain subsided. My whole day consisted of me trying to get him to sleep. I was given so much conflicting information: it's a growth spurt, feed him more during the day, he will grow out of it. At 18 weeks I was told about C2K from a friend in Sydney. As we live in Perth, I was able to use C2K services via correspondence.

I cannot imagine what our lives would be like if we hadn't had the help from Cradle 2 Kindy. Our parenting coach, Sally has been heaven sent! Sally was correct...medication was the key to our son's contentment. I had got into so many bad habits just trying to keep him from crying and get him to sleep. Sally gave me the tools to completely change this around. I now have a son who sleeps during the day and sleeps through at night but most of all he isn't screaming in pain. I never imagined this could happen so quickly.

Using Cradle 2 Kindy via correspondence has been a piece of cake. Sally has always been contactable within a few hours when I have needed her. I managed to achieve everything she outlined. I have stuck to her advice and with persistence and being consistent, my son is living a much happier pain free life.

He is actually giggling and not crying during his up time.

If I could, I would nominate Sally for the Nobel peace prize!!! She has certainly bought peace to our house.

Having a baby with reflux is a challenge and can take its toll. I just feel so lucky to have had the opportunity for Sally to help us especially when no one in Perth could".

Any Questions?

If you have any general questions about Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions service or would like to arrange another visit please don’t hesitate to call Sally on 0409 721 145.

I'd love to hear from you!

All articles on this website have a copyright any 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.

Welcome to our March newsletter.

A Note from the Editor

Thank you to those who gave their feedback on February's newsletter articles we welcome your comments and suggestions, if you have any please email Sally at: info@cradle2kindy.com.au

Once again I'd like to ask parents with reflux babies for their help. We are looking for film clips to help with a production of a DVD to assist parents in understanding about reflux behaviour in babies.  Thanks to Appletiser we are offering a pack of 4 cans of this wonderful beverage to the first 5 quality submissions.  We have a couple of paediatrician who have offered to be part of this production but we are looking for visuals of babies who are showing the classic reflux signs: back arching, coughing, breast or bottle refusal, irritable session of discomfort, gulping while trying to resettle etc (see more signs in our article on Signs and Symptoms of Colic/Reflux).  Please could you post a DVD of your clips to: Reflux, Cradle 2 Kindy PO Box A333 Arncliffe NSW 2205.  Along with your disc please enclose a signed permission slip.  A copy of the permission slip can be email to you on request from info@cradle2kindy.com.au   Thanks to Appletiser we are offering a pack of 4 cans of this wonderful beverage to the first 5 quality submissions.

To those who have not had the delight of tasting Appletiser you don't know what you're missing!  

Openings for the right women to join Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions franchise in Wollongong, Orange/Bathurst and Canberra, continues.   Thanks to everyone for putting the word out in these areas.  If you, or anyone you know, are interested in helping parents from pre-birth to five years old, here is a fantastic opportunity to do so.  Read more at Franchises Available or on the News page.

Our e-books continue to be a great tool for parents. These professional yet practical tips by Sally Hall are an excellent for parent who would like to just one step ahead of their children’s needs and development.

The e-books available are: Birth to 3 months 'The Cradle Will Rock', 3-9 months 'Rock a Bye Baby' 9-18 months 'When the Wind Blows' and toddler and child 'When the Bough Breaks'.   Purchase a copy now through Our Shop Publications  and receive a free copy of '1300 RUN 101 The Fundamentals of Parenting'.
Thank you for everyone’s feedback

Apart from my e-books I am excited to bring to your attention a brand new, hot of the press, book called 'Breastfeeding-Real Mums Tell You How' Contrary to what many people believe, breastfeeding doesn’t come easily to most women. Breastfeeding has to be learnt. Finally a breastfeeding book that tells it like it is with realistic advice for the modern mum. This book covers the fundamentals of breastfeeding and what women need to know to give themselves the best chance of success. If they can’t or don’t want to breastfeed then there is practical information on how to bottle feed or even combination feed and with no judgement or guilt from anyone on what they decide. Real mothers share their stories and their experiences of feeding their babies both breast and bottle, with the highs and lows that come with it.  A great gift for new mothers or mothers to be.

Warm regards,

Sally Hall

What's New?

I have made shopping on Our Shop much easier by including Cradle 2 Kindy's on line banking details so now when you buy on line you can pay directly into our business account.   Please don't forget to include your name and address details with your purchase and deposit.  I have also made the e-books listings a little clearer with the age headings at the top of the page. 

I have added Melissa's new book on breastfeeding Breastfeeding - Real Mums Tell You How to our 'Product Reviews' page.   If you are looking for any products and what to know what other parents or health professionals might suggest take a look here to help you make up your mind.

This Month's Article

As previously mentioned this year I have several articles on health next month we have Hanan Saleh (APD,AN) Accredited Practising Dietician Consultant Paediatric/Adult specialist in weight management As seen on SBS TV series “Food Investigators”   Her article titled ‘Kids Health’ 

This month's article is 'A Contented Baby'. ‘For the first few months of a baby’s life your baby has three basic needs - feeding, sleeping and love ....’  click here to read the full story. 

Our second article in an update on starting solids, 'Thinking about starting your baby on solids? ...' click here to read the full story. 

Parents Testimonies

Thanks to all the parents who contribute to this section through filling out our online evaluation form.  Keep those testimonials coming!

Amanda's Testimonial

“Thanks SO much for sending the wraps through so quickly. I received them yesterday afternoon in time for last night's sleep. The night before we used your wrapping technique with our large muslins and our 7 month old only woke 3 or 4 times; prior to this she had been waking at least hourly (partly because she is battling the last of a heavy cold, partly because we co-sleep part of the night). But then last night, with the new wrapping technique and the jersey wrap, she woke only once (as far as I can remember) and didn't need rewrapping at all. So effectively this is the first night that she has slept through or almost through in 7 months. Co-incidence? We'll see tonight. But I certainly think it helped her being securely wrapped with her arms in a comfy position. Thanks again"

Leslie's Comments

We were recommended C2K from a friend of a friend, due to our 18 week old not sleeping.  He was waking every 2 hours through the night and I'd stopped feeding him but he still needed help to settle.  I knew he'd got used to me patting him to sleep but didn't know how to stop, he was also a reflux baby which could make him unsettled.  Sally came and stayed for two nights and after taking her advice our little boy woke once on the first night, at 3am, on the second night he slept from 7.30pm - 6.30am.  He has continued to sleep through the night since (with the odd hiccup here and there) and also sleeps a lot better in the day.  We feel a lot more confident with our parenting skills and have a happier baby! Having Sally on the end of the phone has also been a great peace of mind. 

Any Questions?

If you have any general questions about Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions service or would like to arrange another visit please don’t hesitate to call Sally on 0409 721 145.

I'd love to hear from you!

If you have been or are a client we would appreciate if you fill out the Evaluation Form. We would like to share your testimonials, comments or stories to help encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.

Thank you.

I hope you have all had a wonderful holiday season catching up with family and friends and keeping cool.  I pray that 2010 will be full of joyous and memorable occasions for you and your family and I pray that we can continue to assist your journey throughout this year.

A Note from the Editor

Welcome to our second edition of our monthly newsletter.  Why is this months early?  Because of an article I wanted to get out before school started.  Sorry it's a bit late! 

Also for some time now I have wanted to put together a DVD to help parents understand about reflux behaviour in babies and what they as parents can do to assist there little ones.  I’m looking for film clips of babies who are showing the classic signs: back arching, coughing, breast or bottle refusal, irritable session of discomfort, gulping while trying to resettle etc (see more signs in our article on Signs and Symptoms of Colic/Reflux). Please could you post a DVD of your clips to: Reflux, Cradle 2 Kindy PO Box A333 Arncliffe NSW 2205.  Along with your disc please enclose a signed permission slip.  A copy of the permission slip can be email to you on request from info@cradle2kindy.com.au 

The call for franchisees to join Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions is going well.  We still have openings for the right women in Wollongong, Orange/Bathurst and Canberra.   Please put the word out in these areas.  If you, or anyone you know, are interested in helping parents from pre-birth to five years old, here is a fantastic opportunity to do so.  Read more at Franchises Available or on the News page.

For those living or visiting the ACT or Wollongong you may heard our advertisement for franchisees on the local radio.  

We love hearing from you, our readers, if you have suggestions for future newsletters please email us at: info@cradle2kindy.com.au

Our e-books continue to be a great tool for parents. These professional yet practical tips by Sally Hall are an excellent for parent who would like to just one step ahead of their children’s needs and development.

The e-books available are: Birth to 3 months 'The Cradle Will Rock', 3-9 months 'Rock a Bye Baby' 9-18 months 'When the Wind Blows' and toddler and child 'When the Bough Breaks'.   Purchase a copy now through Our Shop Publications  and receive a free copy of '1300 RUN 101 The Fundamentals of Parenting'.
Thank you for everyone’s feedback

Warm regards,

Sally Hall

What's New?

I have added an Iron Rich Food list to our articles page for those wanting to know what natural foods you can offer your children.  I have also updated the name of our once called Shopping Guide to 'Product Reviews' which I'm told is more relevant with content of this page.  So if you are looking for products and what to know what other parents or health professionals might suggest take a look here before you make your purchase.

This Month's Article

As previously mentioned this year I have several articles on health which I hope you will benefit from.  Our second writer is Alti Vogel, an Orthotist, who works at the Children’s Hospital assisting in the design and manufacture of helmets for babies with misshapen heads.  Her article is 'Flat Spot on Baby's Head'

'Some babies are born with flat spots on their heads. This is often due to the position they were in while in the uterus, other times it may be cause during the birth procedure or as in many cases it is the result of regularly sleeping with the head in the same position'.  click here to read the full story.  

I also thought it may be helpful to include an article on starting your child in childcare or school.  This relates to parents who either need to return to work or who have enrolled their child in school.  My article is entitled ‘Preparing for Childcare or School’.

‘Preparing your child for the first day of childcare or school can be a daunting task physically, financially and emotionally’. ' click here to read the full story.  

Parent's Testimonies

Thanks to all the parents who contribute to this section through filling out our online evaluation form.  Keep those testimonials coming!

Hana's Testimonial

“Our son was very unsettled from the day he was born. We put it down to a fussy baby. Sally Hall was recommended to us by our paediatrician to come and help us with settling, so we could get some much needed sleep. After a few moments of Sally watching our sons behaviour she said “you can not settle a child that is in pain”. We could not believe our ears.  Sally believed that our baby had either reflux or a dairy intolerance.   She proceeded to advise us about techniques we could use in the meantime to make our baby more comfortable....which worked. We went back to our paediatrician and started to treat our son for BOTH reflux and dairy intolerance and what do you know....he stopped crying. Thank you Sally without your help who knows what would have happened to us!

Any Questions?

If you have any general questions about Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions service or would like to arrange another visit please don’t hesitate to call Sally on 0409 721 145.

I'd love to hear from you!

If you have been or are a client we would appreciate if you fill out the Evaluation Form. We would like to share your testimonials, comments or stories to help encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.

Thank you.

All articles on this website have a copyright any 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.