Newsletter

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.