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Hey, baby! It’s lockdown

Wed, 28th July 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

This article discusses the multifaceted role of GPs as they work to prevent perinatal and infant mental health problems during lockdown.

Baby Wearing: The art and science of Carrying Your Baby. New support for an old idea

Wed, 26th May 2021

Dr Amy Alldis

As the mother of a low-sleep need, high sensory need baby, I have benefited from babywearing and wanted to share some of the background, benefits and a few tips!

Possums for Parents with Babies - NDC, baby massage, breastfeeding, baby sleep and crying problems

Sensory - When You're Stuck At Home

Thu, 26th March 2020

Jessie Morrell - RN (GradCertNIC) IBCLC

Your baby's sensory needs are constantly changing, so how do you nourish your baby's senses when COVID-19 has you stuck at home? Here is a generous list of ideas.

Possums for Parents with Babies - NDC, sensory nourishment

Using sensory nourishment to support sleep in a fussy toddler

Fri, 25th January 2019

Debbie Spink BPhty - PIPPS Manager, Mental Health Advocate

‘How did you do that?!’ Read this gorgeous story by Debbie Spink about how she used sensory stimulation to magically calm her 15 month old grand niece.

Possums for Parents with Babies - NDC, breastfeeding, baby sleep and crying problems, sensory nourishment, kissing baby

A baby's sensory hunger

Thu, 1st October 2015

Dr Pamela Douglas - Medical Director, General Practitioner

Babies experience two kinds of hungers: the hunger for milk, and the hunger for sensory experience. Dr Pam explains why sensoral nourishment is vital to babies' neuronal pathways.

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