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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!

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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’s winter weather newsletter.  Please remember you will only be able to click onto the newsletter through the link from your email page.  We do have a copyright and permission must be granted before any of our articles or information can be used else where or put to print.  See contact details below.

July - Aug 2007

What's in this issue:

• Introduction to Evelyn
• Cot Mattress Alert
• Patents Testimonials

With great excitement I would like to introduce Evelyn who will be helping Cradle 2 Kindy with inquiries, bookings and lots lots more.  Read her introduction below.  Also in this issue I would like to bring to your attention the possible cause of SIDS through toxic gases and with the onset of cold weather, I have some helpful tips on giving medication. 

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Thank you for your comments and suggestion, I hope you find something useful in this issue.

Introductions

Evelyn has provided us with a little introduction about herself and what she will be doing to help us at Cradle 2 Kindy.  Sally is very excited and so looking forward to her assistance and support which will free her up to do what she does best.  Helping parents and rescuing babies. 

“Nobody tells you about babies with reflux when you are pregnant or when you are deciding to get pregnant. When you do have a baby with reflux, it hits you so hard, it is impossible to see straight! I used to regard labour pains as the world's worst agony. Now, I know, having a baby who does not feed and sleep adequately ranks highest on that chart.

So it is an understatement when I tell people that Sally Hall is the best thing that has ever happened after the birth of my son. Her extensive experience is palpable from the moment she touches a baby. What I have attempted to achieve in 4 months, she accomplished in 3 ½ hours. My 4 month old had absolutely no feeding or sleeping routine. When Sally met Evie, all that changed and now, my little one is finally feeding every 4 hourly and has sleeping routine. He may not be perfect yet, but Sally has provided the direction and I am hoping to reach that destination eventually.

Sally's passion in her adeptness was remarkable to witness and I know there are many mothers out there who are struggling just as I was with a baby whose language we cannot decipher. Thus I have decided to be part of Cradle 2 Kindy because this life changing experience should not be kept under cloak and dagger, on the contrary, it should be broadcasted so every mother will know that she is not alone and help is but a phone call away. My name is Evelyn Chong and I will be assisting Sally in any way possible (administration, bookings, etc) in hope that other mothers just like me can and will benefit from her incalculable knowledge. I hope Cradle2Kindy will change your life for the better and provide you with the best solution to all your baby problems”.

Cot Mattress Alert

I thought parents should be aware of research that shows SIDS may not be a medical condition but is caused by toxic gases within mattresses.  The gases are caused by fungus breeding within the mattress and is especially prevalent with re-used mattresses.   

These deadly gases deactivate an enzyme within the body which assists with the transmitting nerve impulse from the brain to vital organs such as the lungs.  Over time the impulse is weakened breathing stops the heart ceases to function resulting in death.   Babies poisoned by these toxic gases show no physical symptoms of illness. 

Prevention:

To prevent these gases affecting a baby, the mattress should be covered with a non gas generating, gas-impermeable fabric.  The chemicals known to cause these toxic gases are phosphorus, arsenic and antimony.  It has been suggested to avoid moisture-resistant mattress protectors, sheepskin or woollen underlays, any bedding containing polyester or acrylic, pillows, sleeping bags, quilts or duvets.

For more information go to:  http://www.cotlife2000.com/

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Parents Testimonies and Comments

Justi's Testimony

When we came across Cradle 2 Kindy, our son was unsettled, ‘colicy’, and feeding at 90 minute intervals day and night.  We were exhausted.  After acquiring some very helpful advice, skills, aids and tools from our parenting coach, our son is now in a routine including set feed times, playtimes, and sleep times,  He now (at 3 weeks) sleeps for four hours between feeds, settles reasonably quickly, and appears to be a lot less distressed by his colic/reflux.  Our visitation was really worth every cent we paid.  We would recommend Cradle 2 Kindy without reservation to anyone who is suffering feeding, sleeping, settling and routine problems with their baby.  It was fantastic! 

Katie's Story

Our 10 month old woke at least 3 times a night and the whole family was exhausted and frustrated.  There was no rhyme or reason for when he’d wake or how long he’d take to go back to sleep.  I’d been to a recognised mothercraft centre for 4 days and had preserved with the rocking/patting re-settling technique for 6 months with hardly any improvement.  After one night with our parenting coach from Cradle 2 Kindy he now sleeps from 7 pm – 6 am each night.  It has made a world of difference!  We were even given advice for our toddler who now gets up at 6.20 am rather than 5 am thanks to the ‘Magic Lamp’ idea. I liked the way the parents did the re-settling with the guidance of our parenting coach, rather than them doing everything.

Emma's Comments

Engaging the services of Cradle 2 Kindy was the best decision we could have made.  Within a couple of hours we obtained so much invaluable information which will help us be better parents to our beautiful little boy.  Being first time parents we were overwhelmed at the daunting task ahead of us.  My questions were answered in a very comprehensive, yet easy to understand manner. The information we obtained was very practical with insight, it uses a lot of common sense.  It will be an invaluable tool in our role as parents. We felt so much more confident in ourselves as parents after your visit.  We now feel better equipped to deal with matters as they arise.  We saw results within a couple of days.  We will be recommending Cradle 2 Kindy to anyone with a newborn.  

See other testimonials related to the headings throughout the web site or  read through those on our Mothercraft Home Service web site, through the link on our articles page.

See all other Parenting Articles from our Archives

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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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