Child Development Resources
Pathways.Org – Developmental Milestones – from Birth to 6 years of Age
Children’s Health Queensland – Red Flags Early Identification Guide – Birth to 5 years
Babies
Free to Feed – Diaper Decipher – example of normal poos and poos that suggest a baby might have an allergy or intolerance
Feeding Cues Blog Post (Rainbow Road Lactation)
Getting to Know Your Baby – Normal Behaviour and Settling Strategies (Rainbow Road Lactation)
Fussy Periods – Australian Breastfeeding Association
My baby is fussy! Is something wrong? KellyMom
Breastfeeding the Older Baby – Australian Breastfeeding Association
Breastfeeding the Distractible Baby (KellyMom)
Is my Older Baby getting enough milk? (KellyMom)
Helping Babies to Burp, Poop and Pass Wind
Burping – Upright Bounce and Guppy
Burping: Upright Bounce
Massage, Holds and Acupressure for Digestion
1 minute Tummy Massage for wind and poop
I love you Massage for passing wind / encourage bowel motions
Acupressure and Massage for Pooping
Hip Elevations to pass wind/poop
Tiger in the Tree Hold – Great for gassy babies, and also counts as tummy time. Can also help babies with neck stiffness and counts as Tummy Time!
Normal Baby Sleep Resources
The below newborn to older child sleep resources are evidence based and responsive, ensuring both positive parent and infant mental health, and secure attachment.
VIDEO: kidsinthehouse.com presents answers to frequently asked questions with Dr. James McKenna. Topics include – Infant and childhood sleep development, SIDS/SUDI, forms of cosleeping and breastfeeding.
KellyMom: Feeding to Sleep and Comfort Nursing
Infant Sleep Scientist (Instagram)
The Gentle Sleep Coach (Instagram)
Dr Lyndsey Hookway (Instagram)
Dr Hookway’s book: ‘Let’s talk about your family’s sleep’
Book: Safe Infant Sleep by Dr James McKenna
Safe Sleep Resources (Including Safe Bed Sharing)
Queensland Clinical Guidelines – Safer Infant Sleep
Red Nose – Parent Brochures for Safe Sleeping, Safer Co-Sleeping, Tummy Time and Wrapping
Red Nose – Sharing a Sleep Surface handout
Bed Sharing and Breastfeeding: Parent Handout – Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Safe Co-sleeping guidelines from Dr James McKenna
Examples of safe bedsharing positions – Basis (UK Baby Sleep Info Source)
Safer Chest Sleeping and Bed Sharing Strategies – CoSleepy
How to tell if your mattress is safe (hard / firm enough) to have your baby sleep on it – An easy test created by Dr. Ron Somers
Firm Mattress Recommendations – Cosleepy
Tips for Comfortably Positioning YOURSELF during bed sharing and side-lying feeding (Cosleepy)
Starting Solids
Is your baby ready to start Solids (Solid Starts)
Most healthy, full-term, typically developing babies are ready to start eating solid food around 6 months old. Before you dive in, however, make sure your baby has reached these critical developmental milestones:
- Sitting: Baby is able to sit with minimal support
- Head Control: Baby is able to hold head upright and steady while seated for a meal (usually about 15 mins)
- Reaches & Grabs: Baby is able to pick up objects while seated and easily bring them to the mouth
- Interested in Food: Baby watches you eat, mouths for food, or leans forward to reach for it
Solid Starts First Foods Database (free database with information on how to cut and prepare solid foods to ensure your child’s safety per age group):
Ways you can offer solids (Solid Starts)
Introducing allergens (Solid Starts)
Tips for juggling breastfeeding, bottle feeding and offering solids
Recipes (both purées and Baby Led Weaning) Annabel Karmel
Ultimate Guide to Cup Drinking (Includes Straw Drinking)