PakMag NQ Baby and Toddler Guide - 2019 Edition 3 by Grand Publishing

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Welcome to the North Queensland Baby and Toddler Guide, proudly brought to you by PakMag. Having a baby is a very exciting time. It means putting someone else first. It means sharing your world with a little one who thinks you are the most important person in the whole wide world. The road to parenthood is different for everyone, but the good news is that there are plenty of great products and services to help you along the way. So, what’s inside the guide? This guide gives you a comprehensive look into everything you need to know to make your baby’s first years happy and healthy. We cover all sorts of things like tips to keep your baby healthy, great walks to go on, activities to enrol your baby in, and lots, lots more! We also have “Your Baby Checklist”. Navigate to the middle of this guide to find your all-important checklist for before and after baby is born. Don’t forget to join our “Give It A Go” and “Parents of North Queensland” Facebook groups, follow PakMag on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. We’d love to grow with you on this journey. I truly hope this guide helps you on your parenting journey and that, despite the sleepless nights, parental guilt and constant worry, that you look after yourself and enjoy this special time. Until next time, happy parenting, and don’t forget to tell everyone you read it in PakMag.

Bree James PakMag Founder and Managing Director of Marketing To Families.

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WHERE TO START

WHERE TO START? YOUR GUIDE TO BUMP, BIRTH AND BEYOND Whether you’re jumping up and down with excitement or you’re in a state of shock, seeing those two pink lines on a pregnancy test is the start of an emotional rollercoaster. Your brain is flooded with thoughts of what the next nine months will entail. Where will you give birth, who will deliver the baby and what do you have to do to stay healthy? There are so many questions. Before you know it your little one will be here and your life changes forever. So let us help you with where to start. You’ve just found out you’re pregnant – now what? Have your pregnancy confirmed – As you hold that positive pregnancy test in your hands, there’s a good chance you find yourself in a state of disbelief. It’s a good idea to take a second pregnancy test using a different brand to be sure, followed by a visit to your GP who will be able to confirm your pregnancy via blood test. Congratulations! Take care of yourself – Your body is a temple, and now it’s home to a little prince, princess or both! It goes without saying that pregnancy is a time to eat healthy and nutritious foods, get involved in low-intensity exercises and it’s time to quit smoking and drinking if you were engaging in those activities. Your health is just as important as your baby’s, so read this magazine cover to cover to see what options are available to you in terms of healthcare and to keep you in tip-top shape throughout each trimester. Find out what’s in store – You’re in for quite the ride. Pregnancy can bring about all kinds of strange cravings and uncomfortable symptoms, but it can also give you that ‘pregnancy glow’ that many mums-to-be are told they have. Finding out what’s in store for pregnancy can help you feel less alarmed when you experience certain symptoms. Plan your birth – Decide how and where you will be giving birth. Public or private? Would you like to have a waterbirth, or give birth at home? What will your birth plan be? There are plenty of options to explore. For a full checklist on things to do before the arrival of your baby, check out the before baby checklist on page 38 that will walk you through each trimester. Get educated Parenting education classes – Parenthood is very exciting, but there is so much to learn. Queensland Health runs various Parenthood Programs for first time parents and for

those who have already had a baby. These programs are held at various venues. Visit www.health.qld.gov.au for more information. Australian Multiple Birth Association – Expecting multiples? The Australian Multiple Birth Association (AMBA) provides support on what to expect, information on common issues and useful information on raising multiple. Visit www.amba.org.au Breastfeeding – The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) holds classes for pregnant women and their partners to develop a support network and prepare for the changes coming into their lives. Check out www.breastfeeding.asn.au Antenatal Classes - The hospital you choose will have antenatal classes, and you can also do them at your community health centre. Here you will learn about the stages of labour, pain relief available to you, plus tips and tricks for your partner to help you during the birth of your baby. Check out our list of handy helplines on page 73 and 74 for more details. Birthing options The public route – If you choose the public route, your first port of call is to see your general practitioner who will schedule your ultrasound scans and any other appointments you may need. Your GP can also refer you for midwifery led care through the public system. You will give birth at your local public hospital. (Sometimes you may be able to choose to give birth at home, but this needs to be discussed with your GP or midwives). The private route – If you go down this route, you can choose to go direct to your local private hospital where the team will organise everything for your labour, pre and postnatal care and give you obstetricians to choose from. Or you can visit your preferred obstetrician to kick things off. With either option, you will give birth at your local private hospital or home if you prefer (in some cases), but with the latter, you will visit your chosen obstetrician’s practice for your pre and postnatal care. Doulas - With either route, you can also choose to engage the services of a qualified doula. A doula, also known as a labour coach, provides support for mothers before, during and after birth and can attend births at the public hospital, private hospital or at home.

Your Guide To Bump, Birth and Beyond

WHERE TO START

CAIRNS

YOUR GUIDE TO MEDICAL & ANTENATAL SERVICES IN CAIRNS Cairns Private Hospital

Dr. Phoebe Hong

Cairns Private Hospital’s Maternity Unit is your complete care network providing quality service and support with Obstetricians, Paediatricians, Midwives, Lactation Consultants, Allied Health specialists and the award winning Know My Midwife programme. You’ll have the Obstetrician and Paediatrician of your choice and a team of experienced Midwives to support you. Their themed birthing suites also come equipped with a luxurious deep bath for pain relief during labour. Sofa beds are provided so partners are welcome to stay overnight after the birth of your baby and a candlelit dinner is provided to celebrate the moment of your baby’s first night.

For over a decade, Dr Phoebe Hong has specialised in obstetrics, gynaecology and laparoscopic procedures. Dr Phoebe is highly regarded in the community for her knowledge of all things maternity. Dr Phoebe can help with fertility issues, pre pregnancy care, general antenatal care, pregnancy screening, care during labour and birth and she is experienced in high risk pregnancies. She can also share care with the Cairns Hospital and of course through the Cairns Private Hospital. Dr Phoebe can also speak Cantonise, Mandarin, and basic Japanese.

P 4052 5200 A 1 Upward St, Cairns City W cairnsprivate.com.au

P 4230 0030 A Level 2 Cairns Central 58-62 McLeod Street W drphoebehong.com.au

Cairns Community Child, Youth and Family Health Services

Wuchopperen’s Children and Family Centre

Did you know that our local Community Child Youth and Family Health Services offer many free services for you and your baby? There are six handy locations around Cairns including Community Health Centres in Cairns North, Smithfield, Kuranda, and Edmonton, and an Early Years Centre in Bentley Park and Gordonvale. This is your one stop shop which is covered mostly by Medicare for your family health needs and services. They provide child health growth and development assessments, Positive Parenting Programs, and parenting support for families with children 0-18yrs. This includes support for feeding and getting your baby, infant or child to sleep. They also have a speech pathologist, children’s continence clinic, hearing screenings and lots more.

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the Wuchopperen Children and Family centre provides free, holistic care for women and children. Their Women’s Health program offers early intervention, prevention and clinical care by GP’s and specialists. They have lots of programs like the First Time Mums program, FaFT Playgroup, Growing Strong Communities program, The Parenting Under Pressure (PUPS) course, and more. It’s a one stop shop for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to seek the care and advice they need. They are located widely throughout the community and can be visited at Manoora, Edmonton and Atherton.

P 4226 0047 A See advertisement on page 8 for locations W health.qld.gov.au

P 4080 1000 A Various W wuchopperen.org.au

Cairns

MEDICAL & ANTENATAL SERVICES

Nourished Lactation Consultancy

The Cairns Hospital offers high quality care for women, babies and their families. The Cairns Hospital is equipped with nine birthing suites all of which come with individual ensuites. Three of these rooms are equipped with a bath which can be used when in labour or for a waterbirth if you aren’t high risk during labour. The Cairns Birth centre is located in the Cairns Hospital and caters for women with low risk pregnancies who plan on having an active labour and birth with minimal pain relief.

It’s not easy to breastfeed your baby and it can be quite a stressful time for mum and bub. If you have questions about feeding your baby, or you’d like Terri to come to your home to help you with positioning and attachment, expressing, breast refusal and all the other things that happen with breastfeeding, book a 1.5 hour consultation where Terri comes to your home and then provides support for up to two weeks via email or phone. Servicing from Gordonvale to Palm Cove in person or other locations via phone or Skype.

P 4226 0000 A 165 Esplanade, Cairns North W health.qld.gov.au

CAIRNS

Cairns Hospital & Cairns Birth Centre

P 0417 640 045 E talktonourished@gmail.com W nourishedlactationconsultancy.com

Homebirth QLD

Dr. Thomas Wright

Port Village Medical Centre

P 0408 423 738 A Spring Hill, Qld W homebirth.org.au

P 4041 2600 A 5 Upward St, Cairns W ramsayhealth.com.au

P 4099 5043 A 11 Macrossan Street W portdoctors.com.au

Dr. Natalie Kiesey-Calding

Edmonton Community Health

Dr Elizabeth Jackson

P 4031 5811 A 149 Martyn St, Cairns W ramsayhealth.com.au

P 4226 4900 A 10-12 Robert Rd W health.qld.gov.au

P 4041 5081 A 189 Abbott St, Cairns W drelizabethjackson.com

Balance! Edmonton

Cairns Hypnobirthing

Tropical Babies Midwifery

P 4055 4400 A 5 Walker Rd, Edmonton W balancehealthclinic.com.au

P 0420 504 421 A 21 Kamerunga Road, Stratford W zoestricklandmassage.com.au

P 0476 276 876 A Various Find Us On Facebook

Cairns Doctors

Cairns North Community

Your Family Naturopath

P 4242 5300 A 532 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns W cairns-doctors.om.au

P 4226 0000 A 381 Sheridan St, Cairns W health.qld.gov.au

P 0423 866 959 A 383 Myola Rd, Kuranda W yourfamilynaturopath.com.au

Dr. Suvi Hyytinen

Smithfield Community Health

Stratford Medical Centre

P 4 225 3029 A Suite 4D, 3-5 Upward St W ramsayhealth.com.au

P 4226 4800 A 16 Danbulan St, Smithfield W health.qld.gov.au

P 4058 2264 A 1 Kamerunga Rd, Stratford W stratfordmedical.com.au

Chrysalis Birth Doula Group

Kuranda Medical Centre

Dr. Anusha Lazzari

P 0439 220 041 W chrysalisbirth.com

P 4226 9170 A 33 Barrang St, Kuranda W ipn.com.au

P 4084 0596 A 189 Abbott St, Cairns W cairnsprivate.com.au

Dr. Arno Ebner

Atherton Hospital

Pregnancy Education Classes

P 4242 5300 A 532 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns W cairns-doctors.om.au

P 4091 0211 A 56 Jack St, Atherton W health.qld.gov.au

P 4226 8760 A Various W health.qld.gov.au

See page 73 and 74 for more services and helplines

Cairns

MEDICAL & ANTENATAL SERVICES

Mater Health Services

Townsville Paediatrics

With 21 maternity rooms and five birth suites as well as four operating theatres, the dedicated Women’s Unit at the Mater Private hospital is well equipped to care for you before, during and after birth. A full suite of services is provided, including antenatal classes, pre-admission clinic, postnatal clinic, photography, specialist breast feeding consultants and much more. The Women’s Unit also offers an education program to help pregnant women and their partners prepare for pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

Townsville Paediatrics is a private medical practice providing specialist care to newborns, infants, children and adolescents. Dr Siva, Dr Wamola, Dr Heyer have global experience working as paediatricians and they are committed to proving holistic care to patients and families in Townsville and surrounds. If you are concerned about your baby’s development, or you are having problems with feeding or getting baby to sleep, firstly visit your GP and if they want you to see a paediatrician ask them to refer you to Townsville Paediatrics.

P 4727 4444 A 31-37 Fulham Road, Pimlico W matertsv.org.au

P 4427 5817 A Oxford Medical Suites, 4/18 Oxford Street. Hyde Park W townsvillepaediatrics.com.au

Baby and Me 3D

Nurture Family Health Care

Meet the little human being growing with you. Baby & Me 3D is Townsville and North Queensland’s premier non-diagnostic ultrasound service. They have provided the highest quality 3D and 4D ultrasound to thousands of families since 2015, and more recently 5D ultrasound. With Realview state of the art technology at their fingertips, it allows babies to be viewed in incredible life like colour tones and amazing clarity from 8 weeks’ gestation. Find out the baby’s gender or get your first glimpse of baby with your loved ones by your side. A variety of packages to choose from which can include a photo print, video and more from only $79.

Nurture are your one-stop-shop when it comes to all things health related. Under one roof there are doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors, dietitians, psychologists, midwives, lactation consultants, plus antenatal and postnatal classes and more. The also offer pregnancy pilates and postnatal pilates, and even bub can come along too. Nurture Family Health Care really have everything covered. So if you are looking for a team of professionals to help start you on your journey into parenthood all under one roof… look no further than Nurture!

P 0417 847 965 A 102B Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park W babyandme3d.com.au

P 4772 2555 A 107 Charters Towers Road, Hyde Park W nurturehealthcentre.com

Dr Beata Peter-Przyborowska

Dr Renee Verkuijl

Townsville Birth Centre

P 4413 7326 A Park Heaven Medical Centre W obs-gyn.com.au

P 4772 5059 A 18 Oxford Street, Hyde Park W nqgyn.com.au

P 4433 2779 A 100 Angus Smith Dr, Douglas W health.qld.gov.au

Dr Kurinji Kannan

The Women’s Centre

Townsville Hospital

P 4771 6677 A 9-13 Bayswater Rd, Hyde Park W urogynaeclinic.com.au

P 4775 7555 A 50 Patrick St, Aitkenvale W thewomenscentre.org.au

P 4433 1111 A 100 Angus Smith Dr, Douglas W health.qld.gov.au

TOWNSVILLE

YOUR GUIDE TO MEDICAL & ANTENATAL SERVICES IN TOWNSVILLE

See page 73 and 74 for more services and helplines

Townsville

MEDICAL & ANTENATAL SERVICES

NG GyneHealth

Mackay Women’s Centre

Dr Naguesh Guanekar and Dr Sally Rodrigues will be by your side from the fertility stage all the way through to the birth of your child. They specialise as Obstetricians, Gynaecologists and Fertility Specialists. These doctors are passionate about taking this journey with you and insist on making it as comfortable and relaxing as possible. They understand that all women are different, and thus personalise their care depending on the needs and wants of each of their customers. Call them today so secure an appointment.

The mission at the Mackay’s Women Centre is to enhance the lives of the women living in Mackay and the surrounding areas. This not-for-profit organisation has implemented a range of services to make life easier on struggling women. The services include free counselling, domestic violence and sexual assault help, pregnancy support, parenting support and so much more. They also offer weekly activities for women such as Zumba, Tai Chi, support groups and others. The Mackay Women’s Centre is striving toward vision, empowerment, strength and equality.

P 4942 1199 A Mater Medical Centre, Suite 28, 76 Willetts Road North Mackay W nggynehealth.com.au

MACKAY

YOUR GUIDE TO MEDICAL & ANTENATAL SERVICES IN MACKAY

P 4953 1788 A 418 Shakespeare Street, Mackay W mackaywomenscentre.com.au

Dr Naguesh Guanekar

Lance Herron Medical

Yoga Fix - Pre Natal-Class

P 4942 1199 A Mater Medical Centre W nqgynehealth.com.au

P 4965 6565 A 5 Discovery Lane, Mackay W ceherron.com

P 0438 133 315 A MacAlister Street, Mackay W yogafix.com.au

Dr Sally Rodrigues

Mackay Pregnancy Support

Pelvic Floor - PhysioPlus

P 4942 1199 A Mater Medical Centre W nqgynehealth.com.au

P 0458 642 049 A Mackay W ckaydoula.net

P 4942 5877 A 87 Willetts Rd, Mackay W physioplus.com.au

Mackay Base Hospital

Carlyle Community Health

Queensland Xray

P 4885 6000 A 475 Bridge Rd, Mackay W mackay.health.qld.gov.au

P 4885 7750 A 40 Carlyle St, Mackay W mackay.health.qld.gov.au

P 4965 6200 A 96 Nebo Rd, Mackay W qldxray.com.au

Mater Misericordiae Hospital

Pregnancy Massage

P 4965 5666 A 79 Wiletts Rd, Mackay W mercynq.com/mh/home

P 0408 775 790 A 10 River St, Mackay

P 0421 006 917 A 156 Mandarana Rd, Mackay W mackaymassage.com.au

Mackay Birth Centre

Mackay Advantage Pharmacy

Mackay Radiology

P 4885 6933 A Mackay Base Hospital W mackay.health.qld.gov.au

P 4963 0300 A 65 Sydney Street, Mackay W advantagepharmacy.com.au

P 4942 5222 A 6 Heaths Rd, Mackay W scr.com.au

Dr Bill Boyd - Gynaecology

QML Pathology

Move and Play

P 4942 3588 A Mater Medical Centre W healthdirect.gov.au

P 3121 4444 A 142 Nebo St, Mackay W qml.com.au

P 4942 9343 A 6-8 Discovery Lane W moveplaypaedtherapy.com.au

See page 73 and 74 for more services and helplines

Mackay

MEDICAL & ANTENATAL SERVICES

CAIRNS

YOUR GUIDE TO HEALTH & WELLBEING IN CAIRNS Calanna Wholehealth Pharmacy

The Cairns Early Years Centre

Providing a range of health services and products combining traditional pharmaceutical treatment with natural therapy. See the knowledgable team, caring for you and your family.

The Early Years Centre is known as the one-stop-shop for educating parents and children alike. Playgroups, parenting courses, child health checks and lots more.

A Cairns, North Cairns, Woree, Edmonton, Innisfail and Atherton W calannapharmacy.com.au

P 4034 6800 A Borrowdale Close, Bentley Park W benevolent.org.au

1300SMILES Dentists

Wuchopperen Health Service

Give your child a beautiful smile with help from the friendly and dedicated team at 1300Smiles. Bulk billed dental applies for children 2-17 of up to $1000 over a two year period.

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Offering early intervention, prevention and clinical care by GPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and specialists.

P 1300 764 537 A 2-4 McLeod St, Cairns City A 62 Kennedy Hwy, Smithfield W 1300smiles.com.au

P 4080 1000 A Various W wuchopperen.org.au

Integrating Thinking

Sleep Right Sleep Tight

Learning challenges can impact the quality of life of children. They use non-invasive techniques to assess and address underlying neuro-motor and sensory problems.

Certified Sleep Consultant for birth to five years. Skype or phone consultations available with gentle, proven techniques. Call for your free 15 minute consultation.

P 0429 614 687 A 3/8 Maisel Close, Smithfield W integratingthinking.com.au

P 0426 934 415 A Mobile Service W sleeprightsleeptight.com.au

1300 Smiles - Cairns Central

Dorothy Dietitian

Aftercare

P 4031 1166 A Cairns Central Shopping Centre W 1300smiles.com.au

P 4033 2773 A Mobile Service W dorothydietition.com.au

P 4036 9000 A 208 McLeod St, Cairns W aftercare.com.au

1300 Smiles - Smithfield

TalkNTap

TalkTime Speech and Language

P 4038 1300 A Smithfield Shopping Centre W 1300smiles.com.au

P 0407 408 666 A 20 Shamrock Ave, Brinsmead W talkntaptherapy.com.au

P 4045 4614 A 117 Bruce Highway, Edmonton W talktimeslp.com

Tropics Occupational Therapy

Healthy Me: Massage

Proactive Physiotherapy

P 0431 531 419 A 92-94 Pease St, Cairns W tropicsot.com.au

P 0432 451 413 A Mobile Service W healthymemassage.com.au

P 4053 6222 A 179 Jensen St, Whitfield W proactivephysio.com.au

See page 73 and 74 for more services and helplines

Cairns

HEALTH & WELLBEING

CAIRNS

Studio Pilates

Community Health Centres

Pregnancy Pilates classes focus on your core and pelvic floor muscles, helping to achieve a more comfortable pregnancy and hopefully an easier labour.

Situated in Cairns and surrounds, Community Health Centres offer free services to mothers and their children including parenting courses, health providers and more.

P 4041 4140 A 16/22 Lake Street W studiopilates.com

P 4226 0047 A Various W mycommunitydirectory.com.au

Tobruk

Sleepy Time Baby

Tobruk pool offers Aqua Natal classes to work all the necessary muscles youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need for an easier birth. Stay tuned to their website for when these classes are operating.

Creating positive sleep routines, using gentle hands on techniques to get your baby to settle easier. Individualised plans and unparalleled support.

P 4051 2604 A 370 Sheridan St, Cairns W tobrukmemorialpool.com.au

P 0451 004 690 A Mobile Service W sleepytimebaby.com

Cairns Doctors

Mission Australia

Cairns Doctors is your true family and personal health care provider. Their team of professionals is passionate about delivering the upmost of care to all of their patients.

If you are concerned your child is not quite meeting milestones for their age, the ECEI team at Mission Australia can help you. No question is too silly - they are there to support you.

P 4242 5300 A 2/532 Mulgrave Road, W cairns-doctors.com.au

P 1800 860 555 A Various E eceicainrs@ndis.gov.au

Focus On Movement

Awakening Therapies

Calanna Pharmacy North Cairns

P 0439 775 003 A 51 Lyndel Dr, Woree W focusonmovement.com.au

P 4031 1124 A 13 Anderson St, Manunda W awakeningtherapies.com.au

P 4031 4222 A 355 Sheridan St, Cairns W calannapharmacy.com.au

Your Family Naturopath

Centacare FNQ

Calanna Pharmacy Woree

P 0423 866 959 A 383 Myola Rd, Kuranda W yourfamilynaturopath.com.au

P 4044 0130 A 22-34 Aplin Street, Cairns W centacarefnq.org

P 4054 2440 A 600 Bruce Hwy, Cairns W calannapharmacy.com.au

Zoe Strickland - Massage

Cairns Doctors

Calanna Pharmacy Cairns

P 0420 504 421 A 3/21 Kamerundga Rd, Straford W zoestricklandmassage.com.au

P 4242 5300 A 532 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns W cairns-doctors.com.au

P 4031 9611 A 67 McLeod St, Cairns W calannapharmacy.com.au

See page 73 and 74 for more services and helplines

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Cairns

1300SMILES Dentists

Calanna Wholehealth Pharmacy

Give your child a beautiful smile with help from the friendly and dedicated team at 1300Smiles. Bulk billed dental applies for children 2-17 of up to $1000 over a two year period

Providing a range of health services and products combining traditional pharmaceutical treatment with natural therapy. See the knowledgable team, caring for you and your family.

P 1300 764 537 A 7 Locations Around Townsville W 1300smiles.com.au

A Aitkenvale, Currajong, Kirwan and Deergun W calannapharmacy.com.au

Baby and Me 3D

Mater

Baby and Me 3D offer 3D, 4D and the newly introduced 5D Realview ultrasound imaging which allows for bubs to be seen in exceptionally high quality and colour.

The team at Mater gives their full support to all women who come though their door. Offering multiple birthing services to make sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re comfortable throughout your birth..

P 0417 847 965 A 102B Charters Towers Road, W babyandme3d.com.au

P 4722 8866 A 21-37 Fullham Rd, Pimlico W matertsv.org.au

I-MED Radiology

Townsville Paediatrics

The experts at I-MED Radiology offer comprehensive care and are the perfect place to get your 18-22 week ultrasounds..

For the best postnatal care if there is an issue with your baby, ask to be referred to the dedicated team at Townsville Paediatrics.

P 4447 1650 A 12 Hervey Range Road W i-med.com.au

P 4472 5817 A 18 Oxford Street, Hyde Park W townsvillepaediatrics.com.au

QML Townsville

The Physio Movement

Calanna Pharmacy - Currajong

P 4724 0096 A Various W qml.com.au

P 4420 3073 A 517 Flinders St, Townsville W thephysiomovement.com.au

P 4728 6544 A 55 Keane St, Currajong W calannapharmacy.com.au

Babysmiles

TalkHQ

Calanna Pharmacy - Kirwan

P 4772 2815 A 65 Palmer St, Townsville W babysmiles.com.au

P 4420 3073 A 26 Bowen Rd, Hermit Park W talkhq.com.au

P 4773 4224 A 36 Thuringowa Dr W calannapharmacy.com.au

Physionorth

Calanna Pharmacy - Aitkenvale

Calanna Pharmacy - Deeragun

P 47240768 A 69 Eyre St, North Ward W physionorth.com.au

P 4725 5244 A 290 Ross River Rd W calannapharmacy.com.au

P 4751 6286 A 31 Geaney Lane, Deeragun W calannapharmacy.com.au

TOWNSVILLE

YOUR GUIDE TO HEALTH & WELLBEING IN TOWNSVILLE

See page 73 and 74 for more services and helplines

Townsville

HEALTH & WELLBEING

TOWNSVILLE

Positive Parenting Program

Coastal Kids Speech Pathology

Triple P understands that parenting can be a challenge at the best of times. For support and free seminars, workshops and courses at various sessions throughout Townsville.

Nurturing your childs communication skills and offering support to families with children that aren't reaching their speech milestones. They treat a range of speech difficulties such as late talkers, autism, swallowing difficulties and plenty more.

P 3236 1212 A Various W qld.gov.au

P 0427 922 378 A West End and Deeragun W coastalkidsspeech.com.au

Nurture - Family and Health Centre

Helping Hands

Offering all your general health services in one location, Nurture is the perfect health centre for your family. On top of this, they offer private health rebates and accept Medicare plans.

Being a new mum, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be picking up and holding your baby a lot which can cause shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand pain. If you are having any pain in your upper limbs.

P 4772 2555 A 107 Charters Towers Rd W nurturehealth.com

P 4755 2337 A 38 Fullham Rd, Pimlico W helpinghandsclinic.com.au

Nurture - Pilates

Nurture - Chiropractor

At Nurture there is a range of Pilates classes you can participate in to help you pre and post birth. They offer Pregnancy Pilates and Postnatal Mums and Bubs Pilates.

Carrying a little human inside of you can have a big strain on your body. The Chiropractic team at Nurture can help ease and prevent pain to help you for an easier birth.

P 4772 2555 A 107 Charters Towers Rd W nurturehealth.com

Queensland Country Health

Pregnancy Yoga

Sullivans Nicolaides Pathology

P 1800 813 415 A 333 Ross River Rd W qldcountryhealth.com.au

P 0406 605 623 A Various W theyogaandfitnessstudio.com.au

P 4727 5555 A 32 Fullham Rd, Townsville W snp.com.au

Townsville GP Superclinic

Clarity Hearing Solutions

Sullivans Nicolaides Pathology

P 4753 0888 A 87 Charters Towers Rd W thedoctors.com.au

P 4779 1566 A 266 Charters Towers Rd W clarityhearingsolutions.com.au

P 4772 7806 A Belgian Gardens Medical Centre W snp.com.au

Safety First Aid

Sullivans Nicolaides Pathology

Hypnobirthing Townsville

P 4420 3737 A 56 Pilkington St, Garbutt W safetyfirstaid.com.au

P 4772 5675 A Northtown Medical Centre W snp.com.au

P 4755 2100 A 182 Fulham Rd, Gulliver W hypnobirthingtsv.com.au

See page 73 and 74 for more services and helplines

HEALTH MATTERS

Townsville

1300SMILES Dentists

Mackay Womens Centre

Give your child a beautiful smile with help from the friendly and dedicated team at 1300Smiles. Bulk billed dental applies for children 2-17 of up to $1000 over a two year period.

Enhancing the lives of women living in Mackay and the surrounding areas. This is done through offering programmes, assistance and donations to those who are struggling.

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P 4953 1788 P 1300 764 537 A 418 Shakespeare Street A Various W 1300smiles.com.au W mackaywomenscentre.org.au

Belinda Wix Inside Out Nutritional Therapy

NG GyneHealth

Focusing on the connection between your body and mind, Belinda works closely with health and dietary needs to help with your concerns and achieve the desired outcome.

Offer a wide range of services in the fields of gynaecology, obstetrics and fertility treatments. The team of professionals will ensure personalised care in a relaxed environment.

P 0412 959 4740 A 200 Nebo Road, Mackay W insideoutnutritionaltherapy.com.au

P 4942 4499 A 76 Willetts Road, Mackay W nggynehealth.com.au

Lloyds Northside Clinic

Mackay ARC

For a range of ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health services, Lloyds Northside Clinic is your go to spot in Mackay. The professional team also offer allergy services, family health and skin cancer checks. .

Keep an eye on the website for classes designed for soon to be mothers and of course infant swimming lessons enjoyed in our newest swimming facility.

P 4942 9910 A 81 Phillip Street, Mt Pleasant W smartscanlloydsclinic.com.au

P 4847 5400 A 193 Boundary Road, Ooralea W mackay.qld.gov.au/facilities

Mackay Advantage Pharmacy

Mackay GP Superclinic

Grays Chiropractic Centre

P 4963 0300 A 65 Sydney St, Mackay W healthpoint.com.au

P 4954 8866 A 1-3 Old Eimeo Rd, Rural View W mackaygpsuperclinic.com.au

P 4954 8455 A 10 Eimeo Rd, Rural View W grayschiropractic.com.au

Mackay Ultrasound Service

QML Mackay

Paediatrics

P 0419 631 324 A 57 Norris Rd, Mackay Find Us On Facebook

P 4957 4061 A Various W qml.com.au

P 4885 6900 A Mackay Base Hospital W mackay.health.com.au

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology

Lance Herron Medical

Physio Plus

P 4942 9233 A 76 Willetts Rd, Mackay W snp.com.au

P 4965 6565 A 5 Discovery Lane, Mackay W lanceherron.com.au

P 4942 5800 A 87 Willetts Rd, Mackay W physioplus.com.au

See page 73 and 74 for more services and helplines

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CAIRNS

GET OUT OF THE HOUSE CAIRNS SHOPPPING & GIFTS Impressionable Kids – Remember this special time of your child’s life with a one of a kind piece of memorabilia from Impressionable Kids. Get your child’s hands and feet cast into a sculpture which can then be made into name frames, birth collages or have their fingerprints embedded in beautiful keepsake jewellery. www.impressionablekids.com.au Belly2babes – Belly2babes clothing and accessories is a local Cairns business stocking a range of maternity/ nursing dresses, casual & corporate wear, and lingerie. Accessories include Nappy backpacks, wrap carriers, Haakaa breast pumps, babybeats teddies and more. www.belly2babes.com.au Little Aussie Monster – Have you considered cloth nappies? Little Aussie Monster offers modern cloth nappies with super cute designs to fit from newborn babies to toddlers. Not only are they gorgeous, but they will also save you thousands of dollars. www.littleaussiemonster.com.au Spannenburg Photography – Capture the most precious moments in life with Spannenburg Photography. Sharone has been photographing maternity, birthing, newborn and family shoots since 2000 and would love to help capture those unforgettable moments. www.spannenburg.com.au PRAM FRIENDLY DINING & CAFES Tranquillity Café – Tranquillity Café is family owned and run by locals. With a stylish modern feel, it’s the place to be for great food, awesome specialty coffee, delicious treats and family friendly service. 4/11-13 Rabaul St, Trinity Beach. Cazalys – A great indoor option, lots of food, coffee, cake and drink options in air-conditioned comfort. There is a Kids Club House with a playground and regular events and activities to keep children over the age of 3 busy. The kids’ area is supervised during certain times for just a $2 fee donated to a local charity. 344 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt. Reveille Coffee – Catch up with friends or family over a cuppa. You can get a babycino with a cookie or milk for just $1 with any hot drink purchase. Mount Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Dr. The Pier – There are some great restaurants and coffee shops at The Pier, either in airconditioned comfort or with a

soft ocean breeze. Park underneath the centre in all-weather to stay dry. 1 Pierpoint Rd, Cairns City. Wharf One Café – Offers high chairs, a kids’ menu, great food and is situated right next to the Fig Tree playground with gorgeous views of the Trinity Inlet. Wharf St on Trinity Wharf, Cairns City. Aqua Lagoon Café – Situated next to The Lagoon, offering yummy snacks, sandwiches, drinks and icy poles. Accompany your outing with a walk along The Esplanade or a swim in The Lagoon. Lot 113 Pierpoint Rd, Cairns City. Espresso & Co Café Bar Palm Cove – Great coffee and picturesque views. 115-117 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove. PARENT ROOMS AND CHANGE TABLES Cairns Central Shopping Centre •• Parent’s room located on Level 1 near the Food Court •• Parent’s room located on the ground floor towards Myer near Pandora •• Parent’s room located top floor inside Myer near the Café Stockland Shopping Centre •• Parent’s room located in bathrooms behind Centre Stage •• Parent’s room located in food court bathrooms near Muffin Break Smithfield Shopping Centre •• Baby changing station located in bathrooms on Coles side of shopping centre, next to Williams •• Parent’s room located in Food Court near Longevity •• Baby changing station located in bathrooms near Woolworths DFO Cairns •• Parent’s room located in food court amenities near Lorna Jane •• Parent’s room located in DFOOD amenities down corridor next to BWS Mount Sheridan •• Parent’s room located at the Kmart end of the centre •• Parent’s room located at the Coles end of the centre

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GET OUT OF THE HOUSE TOWNSVILLE SHOPPING & GIFTS Baby Bunting – Baby Bunting is the place to go for all things baby, including prams, car seats, carriers, furniture, clothing, toys, feeding equipment, nappies, and more. They even provide an accredited car seat fitting service and are always there to offer expert advice, from pregnancy to the toddler years. www.babybunting.com.au Impressionable Kids – Remember this special time of your child’s life with a one of a kind piece of memorabilia from Impressionable Kids. Get your child’s hands and feet cast into a sculpture which can then be made into name frames, birth collages or have their fingerprints embedded in beautiful keepsake jewellery. www.impressionablekids.com.au Elle J – Who said you can’t be pregnant and stylish at the same time? Elle J Provides a gorgeous range of clothing for both mum and bub along with nursing accessories, skincare, nappy bags, backpacks, dinnerware, comforters and toys. www.ellej.com.au La Petite Boudoir – The premier shopping destination for all things petite. Inside you’ll find a range of adorable and stylish clothes for boys and girls along with loads of unique toys, dinnerware, gorgeous gifts and comfy cot sheets. www.lapetiteboudoir.com.au

Bunnings Warehouse – Bunnings has high chairs, colouring in, a playground and on weekends, craft activities and face painting. Garbutt, Burdell and Idalia. Booyah Cafe – Located conveniently inside the Thuringowa library, because what’s better than a hot cuppa and a good book? Kids will be happy to play and explore the books and toys or you can get a take away coffee and head to Dan Gleeson Park. 86 Thuringowa Dr, Kirwan. Coffee at Tiffany’s – An ideal location to start your morning to catch up with other mums. Coffee at Tiffany’s has high chairs and toys for the kids to play with along with delicious breakfast and lunch options – time to start planning that brunch date. 257 Charters Towers Rd, Townsville City. Chipmunks - A fantastic indoor play centre where you can kick back, relax and watch your little one play in airconditioned comfort whilst you enjoy a coffee or bite to eat. There are several play areas to suit all ages. 1/3 Woodman Ct, West End. PARENT ROOMS AND CHANGE TABLES Castletown Shoppingworld •• Parent’s room located at the restrooms near the Food Court

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•• Parent’s room located at The Reject Shop

Cowboys Leagues Club – Has an exciting kid’s club area called Little Legends. With fantastic food and lively atmosphere, it’s a wonderful place to meet up with friends for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. 313-335 Flinders St, Townsville City.

Stockland Shopping Centre Townsville

Townsville RSL - Featuring a dedicated kid’s room and heaps of room to move with your pram in air-conditioned comfort, Townsville RSL is the place to be for a bite to eat and a fun outing all in one. 139 Charters Towers Rd, Hyde Park.

Fairfield Shopping Centre

Grill’d - Another great option for the family, because who doesn’t love a good burger? They have two children’s menus to suit younger and older kids, and each kid’s meal comes with an activity and colouring in page. Fairfield Central, Shop T33, 2-30 Lakeside Dr, Idalia.

•• Parent’s room located in restrooms in the Food Court •• Parent’s room located in the restrooms located near Best&Less

•• Parent’s room located near Centre Management Willows Shopping Centre •• Parent’s room located in restrooms behind Casphone IT Repairs •• Parent’s room located in restrooms in food court near Hungry Jacks

Townsville

GET OUT OF THE HOUSE

MACKAY

GET OUT OF THE HOUSE MACKAY SHOPPING & GIFTS Impressionable Kids – Remember this special time of your child’s life with a one of a kind piece of memorabilia from Impressionable Kids. Get your child’s hands and feet cast into a sculpture which can then be made into name frames, birth collages or have their fingerprints embedded in beautiful keepsake jewellery. www.impressionablekids.com.au Jazzie Bums Cloth Nappies – An outlet store for economical, quality cloth nappies in adorable designs. Jazzie Bums Nappies are one-size-fits-all, super soft, affordable, and come with a washable absorbent insert. They also stock nursing pads, wet bags, menstrual pads and more – all washable. www.jazziebums.com.au Baby Today – When you walk into Baby Today, you’ll walk into a nursery paradise. Family owned and run, Baby Today has everything you need from the moment you discover you’re pregnant right through to your little one’s first steps. www.babytoday.com.au Let The Children Play – Stocking a unique, innovative and creative range of toys, puzzles, models, games, and books, Let The Children Play has toys that promote play across all age groups. www.playmackay.com.au PRAM FRIENDLY DINING & CAFÉS Porters Mitre 10 – Have a great café with wonderful lunch, morning tea, and afternoon tea options, plus there is a little play area, and plenty of things to buy to improve your home. Cnr Brisbane and Gordon St, Mackay. Third Ground Coffee House – Want to guarantee a good start to the day? Why not get breakfast and a coffee at Third Ground Coffee House in Sarina? Delicious (and healthy!) sandwiches, pastries, drinks, and more can be found on the menu – there’s something there for everyone. 28 Central St, Sarina. Pancake Bliss at Bluewater Lagoon - What’s better than a sweet treat after a refreshing splash around in the Bluewater Lagoon? Pancake Bliss offers a wide array of

different pancakes and other popular cafe foods. There is a kid’s menu featuring various sweet pancakes to satisfy your little one. River St, Mackay. Botanic Gardens Cafe - If you enjoy being surrounded by nature, what better way to have brunch than at the Mackay Botanic Gardens? The Botanic Gardens Cafe serves up meals that are simple yet elegant, and will be sure to satisfy your hunger. 9 Lagoon St, West Mackay. Souths Leagues Club Mackay - If you’re looking for a fun night out to dinner with the family, Souths Leagues Club Mackay has lots to offer. The ‘Kid’s Zone’ is a supervised playroom adjacent to the bistro, suitable for ages 2.5 all the way up until 14 and complete with complimentary childminding service. Top it all off with the delicious kids’ menu and you’ve got the perfect family outing. 181 Milton St, Mackay. Magpies Sporting Club Mackay – Magpies has everything a parent could wish for with a stress-free meal out with the family. Exciting things await inside the Pee Wee’s Kids Room, including an outdoor playground, four Playstations, a huge range of games and movies, toys, and much more. Attendants are there to supervise during selected times. Head on down for Mums & Bubs at the hub from 9.0011.00am every Tuesday for activities, $1 babycinos and $5 coffee and cake. 1 Glenella Rd, Glenella. PARENT ROOM AND CHANGE TABLES Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre • Parent’s room located in the Food Court • Parent’s room located in the corridor behind Nextra Caneland Shopping Centre • Parent’s room located in the Food Court on Level 1 • Parent’s room located on the Ground Floor near Colette by Colette Hayman • Parent’s room located on the Ground Floor behind Donut King

Mackay

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EDUCATION

YOUR GUIDE TO CHILDCARE, KINDY & SCHOOL The early years are without a doubt the most important when it comes to a child’s development, making it clear that deciding on your child’s early education is one of the most important choices you’ll make for them. It’s never too early to start thinking about childcare, kindy, and school options; in fact, being prepared will give you peace of mind that you’ll give your child the best start to life. In the first years of life, your child will learn valuable skills that they will carry with them into adulthood and their career of choice. Being taught the skills they need in a friendly, stimulating and nurturing learning environment can make a world of difference. However, with so many options out there, making the decision can seem overwhelming. Many childcare centres, kindergartens, and schools hold open days to allow parents and their kids to come along and get a feel for the place, look around, and ask questions. Many offer tours on request too. Seeing the centre or school in action can give you a great indication of whether or not you believe the location is right for your child. gnaw Childcare or Family Daycare? When it comes to sending your little ones to care, it’s important to choose the right option for you and your child. Australia has some of the best childcare providers in the world. Approved childcare services are required to meet strict quality standards and, to be eligible for the Child Care Benefit (CCB) and the Child Care Rebate (CCR), families must be using a government approved service. If you are still considering which path to follow for your family’s childcare needs, here’s a quick overview of the two most popular childcare options. Childcare centres are usually open for at least 10-12 hours per day each weekday, and often cater for children from six weeks of age to five years of age . Pros - Many supply meals and nappies. Some also offer kindergarten programs which are run by qualitied early childhood teachers in the two years before school. Your child will also be grouped with children of similar age. Cons - Larger amounts of children in one place, so sometimes your little one will be exposed to more illnesses. Family Daycare provides home-based care for children via a network for educators usually in the educators home from six weeks to five years of age. Pros - Some offer weekend and overnight care for nightshift workers. Some parents prefer a home away from home for their child to be cared for. Cons - If your educator is sick, or going on holidays you have to find other care.

Kindergarten Kindergartens are for children who are at least 4 years of age by 30 July in the year they participate. A Kindergarten program is put in place to help prepare kids for school in the year prior to enrolment into Prep. These programs usually run for 6 hours per day and 5 days per fortnight during school terms (2 days one week, 3 days the next). Unless your child is in a long daycare centre the hours will be up to 5 days per week for the amount of hours you are leaving your child at the centre for. While many Kindergartens are government-run and offer lower fees, a few are run by or affiliated with private or Catholic schools. Many of these organise excursions to the affiliated school where the children can get a feel for “big school” and explore prep classrooms. This makes the eventual transition into prep easier. Child Care Benefit (CCB) and the Child Care Rebate (CCR) applies to eligible families for kindergarten. Big School Time-Public, Private, or Catholic? Prep is for children who turn 5 years of age by 30 July in the year they enrol. Hooray! Your little one is finally off to big school! This is the start of an exciting journey which will eventually guide your child to their desired career path. There are many, many schools to choose from, ranging from public, private and Catholic schools. Public The main two factors about public schools are that they are managed by the Australian Government education system and therefore offer lower tuition fees. The enrolment process is fairly simple and straightforward, and many accept enrolments based on catchment areas (ie. if you reside in a school’s catchment area, they will generally accept you). Private While private schools have higher tuition fees, they generally offer more excursions, smaller class sizes, and a larger variety of school facilities, including boarding for some schools. Admission into a private school generally isn’t as straightforward as entering a public school, with many requiring students and parents to come in for an enrolment interview.

Your Guide To Childcare, Kindergarten and School

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Where do we start?

Catholic education is faith-based and community-minded and an integral part of the Catholic Church. These schools receive partial government funding, meaning their fees can be lower than those of private schools. Many parents believe that like private schools, Catholic schools have more to offer to their children in terms of facilities, opportunities, and even boarding facilities. A child does not need to be baptised or have Catholic faith in order to enrol at a Catholic school but will be required to participate in Catholic school activities including mass and prayer.

Public school – If you’re looking at a specific public school, it’s worth checking whether you reside in the school’s catchment area, as some schools will only accept students who reside within their district. You can find an interactive catchment area map at qgso.qld.gov.au/maps/edmap.

Catholic school – If you’re interested in enrolling your child at a Catholic School, you should contact the school directly to enquire about their enrolment process. Alternatively, contact your local Catholic Education office to enquire about Catholic schools in your area, as unlike public schools, they do not have catchment areas. Guide To Sc ag

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If you are Cairns-based, Read our PakMag Guide to Schools to see which schools in the area may suit your child and family. Read it online at www.pakmag.com.au/schools

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When thinking about your child’s education, ask yourself what you value the most in a learning environment. Do you want a school that offers a range of facilities, perhaps including a swimming pool or boarding facilities? Are you looking for a large and diverse school, or a smaller and more private school? Would you like your child to attend a school where religious education is a must? Asking yourself these questions will help you narrow down the schools in your region, and therefore bringing you a step closer towards making a decision.

Be prepared to pay a waiting list fee and for your child to possibly sit a test, should they be invited for an interview at the school.

Realistically, it’s never too early to start researching your child’s education. Even if your child is still a toddler, you can call around different schools to enquire about their enrolment process. Some schools accept applications years in advance, and if they don’t, it doesn’t hurt to put your child on the school’s waiting list to increase your chances of securing a spot if you are looking into enrolling at a private or Catholic school.

Private school – Many private schools are in high demand and some have lengthy waiting list in place. These lists generally operate on a “first come, first served” basis, but your child is not always guaranteed enrolment by being on the school’s waiting list. Having said that, getting in earlier rather than later is always recommended.

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When should we start thinking about school?

From here, you can contact the school of interest or visit their website to enquire about the school’s enrolment process. Usually this involves filling out an application form, returning this to the school’s administration office, and attending an interview with the school’s principal or enrolment officer.

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TOP TIPS FOR DROP OFF Dropping off your child for the first day of daycare, kindy, or school can be upsetting for both parent and child. Here are some tips to help you manage the transition! Prepare

Don’t linger

Have lots of discussions with your child in the lead up to the first day. Do some role play and practice the drop off time with your child to prepare them.

Don’t say to your child how much you will miss them and don’t show them any emotion besides confidence, happiness and positivity. And most of all don’t linger. It’s best to establish a quick, efficient drop-off routine.

Model to them Show your child how you make friends, talk to the teachers and other parents when you first arrive, help them unpack their bag and take them to the play area. Leave a comfort item If the educator allows it, give your child a comfort item to have during moments of separation anxiety.

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When they cry... Even with the best preparation, your child is likely to be upset. It’s a good idea to ask the teacher how long they cry for after you leave as it will make you feel better to know that it isn’t for very long. Most kids do it to test boundaries and to see if they can get you to change your mind.

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GUIDE & CHECKLISTS

CHECKLIST

BEFORE BABY CHECKLIST First Trimester

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Make a prenatal appointment Consult your GP about medications you’re taking Make sure your activities are safe for pregnancy Avoid hazardous food Think about how you’ll announce your pregnancy Consider the costs of parenthood and start to save (if you haven't already) Apply for parental leave Get lots of snacks to ease morning sickness (Jatz crackers are great!) Get a diary and start writing about how you are feeling

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Find a prenatal exercise class

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Start sleeping on your side

Shop for maternity clothes Do some financial planning Attend classes on baby care and childbirth Find baby name inspiration Have a baby shower or gender reveal party

Third Trimester

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Track your baby’s movements

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Set up a designated baby change area

Know the three stages of labour Wash and dry all the baby’s clothes and bedding

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Install baby’s car seat Set up the baby monitor Clean your car Stock up on essentials Set up the baby’s room Take maternity photos Pack your labour bag Spring clean the house Pre-register at your hospital Write a letter to your baby Cook freezer meals Organise who will look after older children and pets

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Baby shampoo

Finalise your birth plan

SHOPPING LIST For Mum

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2-3 maternity bras/singlets Waterproof bed pad for you (in case your waters break on the bed) Maternity menstruation pads Feeding pillow Entertainment; magazines and books Reusable or disposable breast pads

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Nipple cream

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1-3 Maternity skirts

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5-7 maternity/feeding tops

Baby book for memories Breast pump (if you plan on breastfeeding) Maternity jeans (only if winter) 1-3 pairs maternity shorts/light pants/leggings 1-3 maternity or loose dresses

For Baby

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5 onesies 5 one-piece pyjamas 1-3 jumpers/long sleeve tops 1 hat 4-7 pairs of booties or socks 4-8 bibs Nappies (disposable or cloth) Nappy rash cream Changing mat

2-4 soft towels Baby hairbrush Soft washcloths Gentle laundry detergent Stroller Baby carrier/sling Swaddling blankets Baby car seat Baby thermometer

Dirty-nappy bin Nappy bag Bassinet or cot Baby monitor Baby mattress 4 fitted sheets Nightlight Waterproof mattress protector Nail clippers Baby bathtub Baby soap

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FIRST YEAR TO DO

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Toiletries

FIRST YEAR TO DO

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Disposable breast pads

Paperwork

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Birth plan Medicare Card Private Health Insurance Details Doctors/OB-GYN Details Your red book with all your health information

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Button up gown for skin to skin ease Pyjamas that button down the front if breast feeding Day clothes: you will be sore, so bring something loose-fitting and comfortable Slippers/socks

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Deodorant Moisturiser Tissues Hair brush and accessories Lip balm Two packs of maternity pads Nipple cream Soft toilet paper or flushable wipes

Miscellaneous

Feeding tops

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Underwear: it’s a good idea to bring old comfy ones that can be thrown away in case of staining

Sports drink, lollies, or other snacks for an energy boost

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Music and music player

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Order baby’s birth certificate through Births, Deaths and Marriages Add baby to Medicare and private health Fill out the baby book Complete applications for government financial benefits with Centrelink Organise a passport if you are travelling overseas Adjust your will Find a good doctor or paediatrician Take them for their vaccinations Baby-proof the home Find a good babysitter Decide on childcare Start thinking about kindy and school location

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FIRST YEAR FUN!

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Clothing

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Coins for vending machines

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Panadol Magazine or book Charger and camera/phone

Warm jumper Any medications you may be on A refillable water bottle A little gift for the new mumma

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CHECKLIST

LABOUR BAG CHECKLIST

Four onesies Four pyjama onesies

Do a newborn photoshoot Create a memory box for small sentimental items

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Two pairs of socks Soft hat Baby mittens

Take baby to a playgroup Take baby to swimming lessons Take baby to meet their family if they live far away

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Nappies and wipes Hooded baby towel

Take lots of photos and videos! Find a group of like-minded parent friends

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Do baby hand and feet sculptures Source fun, informative and timesaving apps

• The Circle of Life - Elton John • I Want to Break Free - Queen • Roar - Katy Perry • Push It - Salt n Pepa • I’m Coming Out - Diana Ross • Happy - Pharrell Williams

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Do a pamper Mum day Take them to a petting zoo Make a baby’s first year scrapbook

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Plan first birthday Do a birthday cake smash photoshoot

YOUR PERSONALISED GUIDE & CHECKLIST

IMMUNISATION

IMMUNISATION SCHEDULE AGE

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DISEASES

ADDITIONAL

Birth

H-B-Vaxll Paediatric or Engerix B paediatric

Hepatitis B

Can be given up to 7 days after birth

Tuberculosis

BCG

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

Infanrix Hexa

DTPa, HepB, IPV, Hib

Prevenar 13

Pneumococcal

Rotarix

Rotavirus

Infanrix hexa

DTPa, Hep B, IPV, Hib

Prevenar 13

Pneumococcal

6 Months to 5 years

As supplied

Influenza

12 Months

Piorix or MMRII

Measles, mumps, rubella

Nimenrix

Meningococcal ACWY

Prevenar 13

Pneumococcal

Vaqta paediatric

Hepatitis A

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

H-B-Vaxll paediatric or Engerix B paediatric

Hepatitis B

Premature infants born before 32 weeks or under 2kg

Priorix tetra

Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella

Additional vaccines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children: Vaqta Pae-diatric for Hepatitis A, and Prevenar 13 for Pneumococcal (13vPCV)

Act-HIB

Haemophilus influanzae type B

Infanrix or tripacel

DTPa

Vaqta paediatric

Hepatitis A

Infanrix IPV or Quadracel

DRPa-IPV

Pneumovax 23

Pneumococcal

Children with medical risk factors

Gardasil 9

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

2 doses given at 0 and 6 to 12 months

Boostrix

Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis

Menactra

Meningococcal ACWY

2 and 4 Months

6 Months

18 Months

4 years

Year 7 students (or age equivalent) Year 10 students (or age equivalent)

First dose must be given before 15 weeks, second dose must be given before 25 weeks

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children with medical risk factors and premature infants born before 28 weeks

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

IMMUNISATION TIPS • Don’t forget to bring your red book (baby medical book). The nurse will update your book so you know what/ where/when for the next round. • Prepare to distract. Funny faces, silly sounds, light tickles can all keep baby focused on you, not the needle. • Bring someone along for support. If you’re extra anxious, ask a friend, family member or your partner to come with you.

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Schedule and Tips

• Plan your visit outside of naptime. Aim to go mid-morning after the early nap or after the lunch sleep. • Prepare for a bit of fuss – schedule in plenty of cuddles and skin-to-skin contact after the immunisations. • Give a painkiller for mild fever and pain. For babies under three months, Panadol is your best bet. • Gently apply a cold compress. This can also help with the discomfort after the shot.

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PRAM FRIENDLY WALKS CAIRNS Getting out and about with baby is not only great for entertaining your little one, it’s also great for you to get out of the house to get some fresh air and to feel a little more human. But with a pram in tow, sometimes knowing where you can go is a struggle. We’ve made it easy for you! Here’s our top picks for pram-friendly walks in Cairns. BEACHES Silver Crescent Park, Palm Cove

The park also features a walking track with wide open spaces, picnic tables, toilets and BBQ facilities.

This park features open fields, shady trees to relax under, picnic facilities, and a playground.

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Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove The long walkway along Palm Cove’s shoreline is frequented by many families. Along the way you’ll find a playground, shops, restaurants, toilet facilities and a fishing jetty.

Perhaps one of the most popular, the Cairns Esplanade is bursting with attractions, including a number of playgrounds, swimming pool, live music, and more. Along the way you’ll find toilet facilities, BBQs, picnic tables, and restaurants.

Coast Watcher Park, Trinity Beach

Munro Martin Parklands, Cairns City

This is a beautiful park featuring plenty of trees and a billabong. There’s a playground, skate park, public toilets and picnic tables.

The Munro Martin Parklands feature an open field, seating, a variety of plants and toilet facilities. The venue is used for live performances but is open to the public unless there is a ticketed event on the day.

Arlington Esplanade, Clifton Beach Stroll along Clifton Beach and watch the waves roll onto the shore. At the northern end of the Esplanade, you’ll find a park with playground, picnic tables, BBQ, toilet facilities and lovely boardwalk through the forest. Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach Along Vasey Esplanade you’ll find a playground, BBQ, toilet facilities, and restaurants. The beach also has two wonderful lookouts, but these are only accessible by stairs. NORTH & CITY FRINGE Cattana Wetlands, Smithfield This location is bursting with abundant birdlife and greenery; enjoy a stroll on one of the many walkways looping around beautiful billabongs. At the wetlands you’ll find toilet facilities, picnic tables, a boardwalk, and informative signs. Crystal Cascades, Redlynch Not just a popular swimming hole, Crystal Cascades is fantastic for a stroll beneath the rainforest canopy as you listen to the water rushing close by you. There’s toilet facilities, BBQ, and picnic tables. Beware that the majority of this is uphill! Cairns Botanic Gardens, Edge Hill Take a leisurely stroll through the gardens and marvel at the beautiful plant life around you. The location has a café, toilet facilities, and picnic tables, but it’s important to note not all pathways are accessible by pram. Centenary Lakes, Edge Hill The lakes are home to many bird and plant species, and include BBQs, picnic tables, nature playground, and toilet facilities. Ideal for a family outing - keep an eye out for turtles! Goomboora Park, Brinsmead At Goomboora Park you will find an adventure playground, a swimming hole and a shallow paddling area for toddlers.

Cairns Esplanade, Cairns City

Moody Creek Park, Manoora Perfect for an afternoon stroll, Moody Creek Park has open green spaces, shady trees and a playground. SOUTH Forest Gardens the Lakes Park, Forest Gardens This park has something for the whole family including a playground and sports’ facilities for a game of basketball or tennis. The park also offers picnic tables and shady trees. Boxwood Close Reserve, Mt Sheridan This reserve is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a play in the playground. In the area you’ll find open green spaces and plenty of trees. Sugarworld Parklands, Edmonton Frequented by families with kids of all ages, Sugarworld Parklands is known for its all-abilities playground, BBQ area, picnic tables, fruit orchard, and its location adjacent to Sugarworld Waterpark. SURROUNDING AREAS Barron Falls Lookout Track, Kuranda Barron Falls is stunning all year round, especially so after the region has had some rain. There’s a wonderful lookout accessible by boardwalk through the lush rainforest. Facilities include toilet facilities and picnic tables. Butterfly Walk, Tully Gorge National Park Living up to its name, Butterfly Walk is often frequented by resident butterflies usually between September and February. Facilities include toilets, BBQs and picnic tables. Mossman Gorge, Mossman Along with BBQs, picnic tables, and toilet facilities, Mossman Gorge’s Baral Marrjanga walking track leads through the rainforest boasting stunning views of the Mossman River and mountain ranges.

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PRAM FRIENDLY WALKS TOWNSVILLE Getting out and about with baby is not only great for entertaining your little one, it’s also great for you to get out of the house to get some fresh air and to feel a little more human. But with a pram in tow, sometimes knowing where you can go is a struggle. We’ve made it easy for you! Here’s our top picks for pram-friendly walks in Townsville. NORTH Soroptimist Park, Belgian Gardens This park features an exciting pirate-ship playground as well as picnic tables, toilet facilities, BBQs, all on a fantastic beachfront location. Bushland Beach A relaxing stroll by the beach is hard to beat, but Bushland Beach really has it all including toilets, BBQ facilities, and a playground. CITY The Strand, North Ward Stroll along the shore and enjoy the attractions The Strand has to offer, including multiple playgrounds, a waterpark, swimming pool, restaurants, toilet facilities, BBQs, and picnic tables, all with stunning beach views. Jezzine Barracks, North Ward Offering various facilities including BBQs, picnic tables and toilets, Jezzine Barracks is a favourite with families. There’s a playground, observation deck, and plenty of history to learn about. Queens Gardens, North Ward If you’re after a leisurely stroll amongst the trees and birds without leaving the city, Queens Gardens is for you. Facilities include picnic tables, toilets, and a playground. Castle Hill This iconic feature of Townsville is also one of the most popular walking tracks in the region. The 3.3km circular road is pram-friendly and leads all the way to the top, unless you’d like to take it up a notch and take bub in a carrier whilst you brave one of the winding trails. WEST Mount View Park, Kirwan This park features a wonderful playground catering for younger and older kids, complete with large trees providing natural shade. Facilities include toilets, picnic tables, and a BBQ area. Riverway & Dan Gleeson Park, Thuringowa Walk amongst open green areas and shady trees in this amazing, creative space. There is also a playground and

various shaded seating options and swimming pool at Riverway with heaps of fun, free, fitness activities, provided by the Townsvile City Council. The Palmetum, Douglas At The Palmetum you’ll discover a variety of lush plant life along with a pond inhabited by ducks; a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the scenery. Ross River Take in beautiful views of the water on a walk along Ross River. Depending on how far you walk, you’ll find toilet facilities, playgrounds, restaurants, and picnic tables along the way. SOUTH Anderson Park, Mundingburra Take a stroll in the beautiful Anderson Park amongst a collection of trees. While you’re there, make sure you pay the conservatory, fruit orchard and lotus pond a visit too. Rossiter Park, Aitkenvale This park has a huge variety of playground structures, toilets, BBQs, and picnic tables, all situated a picturesque riverside location. Booroona Trail, Rasmussen Take a walk along the beautiful Ross River and enjoy the sounds of nature. Keep your eyes peeled for many species of birdlife that inhabit the area. SURROUNDING AREAS Alligator Creek Boardwalk, Alligator Creek This location contains a diverse habitat for local wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, and birds. Facilities at Alligator Creek include BBQs, toilets, picnic tables, and a visitor information centre. Horseshoe Bay Lagoon, Magnetic Island Off the main road near Horseshoe Bay beach, you’ll find a short, easy track that leads to a lagoon frequented by wild waterbirds. TYTO Wetlands, Ingham Discover art, culture, and nature all at TYTO Wetlands. The area is known for its abundant birdlife and modern architectural parklands, perfect for an afternoon out.

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PRAM FRIENDLY WALKS MACKAY Getting out and about with baby is not only great for entertaining your little one, it’s also great for you to get out of the house to get some fresh air and to feel a little more human. But with a pram in tow, sometimes knowing where you can go is a struggle. We’ve made it easy for you! Here’s our top picks for pram-friendly walks in Mackay. NORTH

EAST

Bucasia Esplanade, Bucasia

Queens Park, East Mackay

One of the city’s favourite beaches, Bucasia Esplanade makes for a lovely walk with playgrounds, BBQ facilities and plenty of shade along the way.

Home to the Orchid House and the newly opened Queen’s Park Playground, this location has something for everyone. Facilities include toilets and shaded tables which are scattered throughout the park , with electricity available to the Robert Bell Band Rotunda.

The Gooseponds, North Mackay Popular with families with young children, The Gooseponds is home to abundant birdlife including geese, ducks, and pelicans, along with toilets, picnic areas, and exercise facilities. Blacks Beach This is Mackay’s longest stretch of beach at 6km long. It is a popular spot for those escaping the city noise, making it fantastic for a leisurely stroll with gorgeous views all around. John Breen Memorial Park

Town beach This dreamy location is perfect if the idea of a late-afternoon walks to the sound of the waves crashing to the shore appeals to you. If you have older children with you, Town Beach is fringed by Iluka Park playground which also has toilet and BBQ facilities. Quota Park

Take a walk with bub in the sunshine and enjoy the wideopen spaces around you.

Featuring a sensory garden, playground, public amenities and a location close to the beach, Quota Beach is a wonderful location for your next afternoon stroll.

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Bluewater Quay

Botanic Gardens, West Mackay

Featuring a gorgeous waterfront location and nearby playground, Bluewater Quay is ideal for a leisurely walk or a BBQ with the family.

Take a leisurely stroll by the water and discover the beautiful plants on display. There’s a restaurant on site so you can have a peaceful meal with a gorgeous view.

Bluewater Trail, Mackay City

SURROUNDING AREAS

Bluewater Trail is a must for anyone with little ones. Walk along the picturesque Pioneer River and take in the beautiful views around you, stopping at various popular parks and locations along the way. Canelands Park, Mackay City Adjacent to Bluewater Lagoon and Canelands Central, Canelands Park features a playground on the water’s edge frequented by families and tourists alike. Caneland Central On a warm Mackay day, nothing is better than going for a stroll in the aircon and getting some shopping in of course! Breakwater at the Harbour Bask in the sun and feel that ocean breeze when going for a walk at Mackay Harbour’s Breakwater, perfect for your next stroll with bub. New Mulherin Park Mackay With large grassed areas, boardwalks, and the sea breeze in your hair, New Mulherin Park is a gorgeous walking location, complete with playgrounds and amenities.

Bicentennial Walkway, Airlie Beach This walkway connects Airlie Beach to Cannonvale. Along the way you’ll enjoy unbeatable views of the Coral Sea and nearby Whitsunday Islands, with plenty of spots to relax along the way. At the end you’ll find Airlie Beach Lagoon which has a kids’ pool, perfect to cool off after a long walk. Eungella For mums who love to explore, Eungella is the place to go. Discover a wonderland of waterfalls, lush plant life and volcanic boulder formations in this beautiful area of raw nature. However, Eungella is more suited to mums who don’t mind taking bub in a carrier as it is not too accessible for prams. Cape Hillsborough A place where the rainforest meets the ocean, Cape Hillsborough is scattered with walking trails for mums happy to take bub with them in a carrier rather than a pram. If you’re lucky, you may even spot the iconic wallabies foraging on the shore.

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BUBS BUCKET LIST CAIRNS Looking for a fun activity to partake in with your little one? There’s plenty of things to do in Cairns that are not only super fun, but will aid in their development too. See how many you can tick off! Kindermusik

Tobruk Memorial Pool Cairns Bring your bub down to Tobruk Memorial Pool Cairns for their weekly Aqua Playgroup. These sessions are for 3-6-month olds and run for half an hour every Wednesday and Thursday from 10am. Tobruk’s Aqua Playgroup allows you to safely introduce your baby to the water and it assists in the development of their swimming skills. It’s a great opportunity for your baby to familiarise themselves with the water and for the both of you to make some new friends with a special $2 coffee in their baby play and stay area.

Nicole has been teaching Kindermusik for over 20 years which is a true testament to her business. Although, to say she just teaches music is an understatement – Kindermusik acts as a huge stepping stone to your child’s developmental skills. This programme has been created around scientific research in order to maximise your baby’s learning capabilities in a musical environment. It’s also a fantastic way for you and your baby to bond and interact with each other. With 20 classes every week, there is sure to be one to suit your schedule.

P 4051 2604 A 370 Sheridan Street, North Cairns W tobrukmemorialpool.com.au

P 4034 2219 A 9 Donnelly Close, Brinsmead W kmusikcairns.com

Jump Mania

Cairns Library

Jump Mania’s Toddler Time is the ultimate activity for you and your little one. Offered between 9.00am-12.00pm every Wednesday to Friday (during school terms only), every toddler is just bouncing to get there. Whilst it may seem purely fun-orientated, these sessions can help improve balance and co-ordination skills, as well as keeping children active. Oh, and don’t forget to grab a coffee and a bite to eat at the café before or after Toddler Time.

As your baby grows, it’s important that they have a good learning foundation. Baby Rhyme Time is offered at five library branches for your convenience. Rhyme, clap, move and explore books with your baby during these 30-minute sessions. This is a fun opportunity for your baby to enhance their developmental skills and to get that head start in life. It’s also a great opportunity for you to meet some likeminded mums.

P 4212 4066 A Raintrees Shopping Centre, (Behind Red Rooster) W jumpmania.com.au

P 4044 3720 A City, Babinda, Manuda, Smithfield and Straford W cairns.qld.gov.au/library

Empower Kids Yoga

South Cairns Gymnastics

Playgroup QLD

P 0450 228 922 A Whitfield W empower-yoga.com

P 4045 2947 A 93 Roberts Rd, Bentley Park W gymsportsfnq.com.au

P 1800 171 882 A Cairns W playgroupqld.com.au

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Baby Welcome Ceremony

Sharon Spannenburg Photography

New parents and babies are encouraged to register and come along to the annual Cairns Regional Council Baby Welcoming Ceremony. Certificates will be distributed to registered family’s as a formal welcoming gesture for their newborns. Hosted on Spence Street at the Council Chambers yearly, this event invites parents to announce their new addition to the world and meet with like-minded parents.

Dedicated to providing lasting memories through digital and print photography, Sharon is a talented photographer with over 20 years’ experience who specialises in pregnancy and birth photography. Being one of the only photographers in Cairns who offers live birthing shoots, Spannenburg Photography provides a professional, unique service that captures life’s precious moments.

P 1300 692 247 A 119 Spence St, Cairns W cairns.qld.gov.au

P 0400 643 598 A The Rocks Rd, Redlynch W spannenburg.com.au

Cairns Early Years Centre

Cairns Art Gallery

Early Years Centres are a one-stop-shop family hub which supports the varying needs of families and their children from conception with pre-natal services. Services are offered free and include infant health checks, supported playgroups, infant massage classes, immunisation clinics, parenting programs, playgroups, toy library, family support services.

P 4034 6800 A Borrowdale Close, Bentley Park W benevolent.org.au

Catering to children from 2 years old, Cairns Art Gallery offer an abundance of free activities and resources including Screen Printing, Creative Toddlers Classes, and Levels One through to Three in Gallery Art School. The Gallery is a great place to bring children on school holidays with a great range of activities for all ages. Let your child experience the world of art and creativity and the importance of self-expression.

P 4 046 4800 A CNR Abbott and Shields St W cairnsartgallery.com.au

Inflatable Kingdom

Kindy Gym PCYC

Swimskills

P 4032 2844 A 164 Mayers St, Manunda W inflatablekingdom.com.au

P 4053 1532 A 91 MacNamara St, Manunda W pcyc.org.au

P 4045 2782 A Bentley Park W swimskills.com.au

Mumbalates

Little Snappers

Nurtured Fitness & Training

P 0411 027 883 A 261 McCormack St, Manunda W fitnesscairns.com.au

P 4038 1241 A Cumberland Ave, Smithfield W littlesnappers.com.au

P 0414 452 332 A Cairns W nurturedfitness.com.au

Miss Chelsea’s Dance

FNQ Dance

Gymbaroo

P 0438 422 110 A 27 Greenslopes St, Edge Hill W misschelseasdance.com.au

P 4051 4888 A 168 Draper Street W fnqdanceacademy.com.au

P 0408 107 310 A 18 Charles St, Cairns W gymbaroo.com.au

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With a beautiful new auditorium, your little one will bop till they drop and love their first stage shows.

Keep your children active and entertained for hours at the Cairns Esplanade and Muddies Playground. Free to the public, Muddies is a play wonderland consisting of multiple play structures to cater for all ages, a water splash park, cafes, barbeques and many park benches and picnic spots to choose from. The Cairns Esplanade offers fun for the whole family with a public lagoon swimming pool, beach volley ball courts and a skate park for little ones to watch in awe.

P 1300 855 835 A CNR Sheridan and Florence W ticketlink.com.au

P 4044 3715 A Cairns Esplanade W cairns.qld.gov.au/esplanade

Tanks Tiny Taccas

Impressionable Kids

Offering a wide variety of children’s programs and activities, The Tanks Art Centre is a great place to let your child’s imagination run free. They provide workshops such as The Tinkering Tank, a space dedicated to tinkering. The Creepy Crawly Cardboard Castle, where opportunities are endless when you’re given a cardboard box and creative freedom. And The Undersea Garden where environmental education meets a fascinating underwater wonderland.

Ensure the first stages in your child’s life are commemorated with a wide range of personalised memorabilia at Impressionable Kids. The talented team create detailed, high quality hand and feet sculptures that capture each and every wrinkle. Made to be displayed; every three-dimensional piece will be a work of art, which is hand crafted and refined to your baby’s tiny features. They also specialise in Name Frames, Birth Collages and Keepsake Jewellery.

W tanksartscentre.com

P 1300 885 868 W impressionablekids.com.au

Aqua Child Mobile Swim School P 0457 447 931 A Mobile Service Find Us On Facebook

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Esplanade Lagoon & Muddy’s Playground

CPAC Shows Cairns Performing Arts Centre hosts a variety of live shows throughout the year. Keep an eye on Ticketlink for upcoming shows. It could be The Wiggles, Playschool, or a host of other great acts that come to Cairns to inspire, educate and entertain your little ones.

Focus On Movement Massage & Aquatics

Sugarworld Waterpark

P 0439 775 003 W focusonmovement.com.au

P 4055 5477 A Hambleton Dr, Edmonton W sugarworldwaterpark.com.au

Mini Maestros

Wildlife Habitat

i-Play

P 1300 786 557 A Cairns W minimaestros.com.au

P 4099 3235 A Port Douglas Road W wildlifehabitat.com.au

P 4243 3209 A Cairns Central W iplayaustralia.com.au

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures

Bring Your Baby-Event Cinemas

Muddy's Playground

P 4055 3576 A Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti W crocodileadventures.com

P 4057 0020 A Cairns, Stockland, Smithfield W eventcinemas.com.au

P 4051 0388 A 174 Esplanade W muddyscafe.com

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BUBS BUCKET LIST TOWNSVILLE Looking for a fun activity to partake in with your little one? There’s plenty of things to do in Townsville that are not only super fun, but will aid their development too. See how many you can tick off! Townsville Library

Kirwan Aquatics and Love 2 Swim School Love2Swim Schools’ baby programs are more than water familiarisation and socialising for babies. Classes have been researched for over 20 years and Love2Swim educates the parent on how to hold their baby to teach them to swim independently at an early age and to be in the correct position to learn strokes and progress quickly. Love2Swim pride themselves on seeing young swimmers confidently swimming on their own. Their baby levels have three stages and are age appropriate following their land reflexes; Aquababy, AquaMobileBaby, AquaTot for ages 3 months to 3 years. Two great centres to choose from:

Baby rhyme time – Sing songs and rhymes, clap, move, and explore books together. Designed for children from birth to 2 years. Toddler time – Develop your toddler’s early literacy skills and concentration with fun songs, dance, and stories. Storytime – Encourage and nurture your child’s love of books while helping them develop early literacy and social skills. First 5 forever – This program focuses on supporting stronger language and literacy environments for children aged 0-5 years. Messy play – Your child will develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory, and creative messy play.

P 4723 3447 Kirwan Aquatic Centre P 4725 5357 Kokoda Memorial Pool W love2swimschool.com.au

P 4771 4230 A Townsville W townsville.qld.gov.au

PCYC Townsville

Inflatable Kingdom

Kindy Kids is a parent involved movement education program designed for children 1 to 4 years. Kindy Kids is a fun early learning program based on active and especially spontaneous play for young children. It is about learning through exploring and play. Play is fun and fundamental to children’s development and promotes children’s physical development, self-confidence, self-esteem and creativity. Parents and caregivers have an important role in supporting their child’s development through play and are role models and a source of ideas and encouragement during the classes.

Inflatable Kingdom is home to a variety of jumping castles and other inflatable play structures. If your tiny tot needs somewhere to burn off their energy, this is the place to go! During a two-and-a-half-hour session, your tot can explore and play to their heart’s content.

P 4781 9100 - Townsville P 4783 1009 - Burdekin W pcyc.org.au

P 4755 4422 A 72-88 Hervey Rd, Condon W inflatablekingdom.com.au

Toddlers will have a ball playing, climbing, and sliding in this bright, inflatable wonderland. Don’t forget your socks!

Ready Steady Go Kids

Swim Studio

RugbyTots

P 1300 766 892 A Townsville W readysteadygokids.com.au

P 4725 4121 A 389 Woolcock Street W swimstudio.com.au

P 0400 315 507 A Townsville W rugbytots.com.au

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City Cheer and Dance Studios

Impressionable Kids Ensure the first stages in your child’s life are commemorated with a wide range of personalised memorabilia at Impressionable Kids. The talented team create detailed, high quality hand and feet sculptures that capture each and every wrinkle. Made to be displayed; every three-dimensional piece will be a work of art, which is hand crafted and refined to your baby’s tiny features. They also specialise in Name Frames, Birth Collages and Keepsake Jewellery.

From 18 months to 3 years of age, your little one can join in the fun of Toddler Tumble & Jazz. Learning great moves in their special uniform, you’ll have a little performer in no time. Experienced, qualified and caring instructors take them through lessons weekly during school term. Strictly limited to ten children per class with structured learning taking place.

P 1300 885 868 W impressionablekids.com.au

E info@citystudiostsv.com.au A Townsville W citystudiostsv.com.au

Baby Welcome Ceremony and Early Years EXPO

Playgroup Qld

Having a baby is such a special moment for the family, but it’s also special for the community and Townsville recognises this. Welcoming Babies Ceremony includes a welcoming certificate, a gift bag and a photograph alongside the Mayor on the day which you will later be sent. This is the perfect way to welcome your beautiful new baby into its loving community. There will also be market stalls, free activities and more with the Early years expo, all being held on the 11th of August.

Playgroup Queensland offers a range of community, specialist, supported and therapeutic programs for children. Playgroup also has various activities for the little ones to enjoy such as sensory play, letters and numbers play, creative play, baby play and physical play. They insist that parents get involved in these activities as children learn through play and it gives them valuable learning tools in the future. These activities will help develop their motor skills, mathematical concepts, the ability to connect with others and creative talent. These activities are available to you and your child through events held by Playgroup QLD throughout the year.

P 13 48 10 A Townsville W townsville.qld.gov.au

A Various W playgroupqld.com.au

Paul Sadler Swimland

Chipmunks Playland & Café

Little Snappers Townsville

P 4779 4647 A Freshwater Dr Douglas W paulsadlerswimland.com.au

P 4724 2219 A West End W chipmunks.com.au

P 4789 0227 A Riverway/Northside W littlesnappers.com.au

GymbaROO

JMS Aquatics

Kids In Harmony

P 0432 686 306 A 50 Bamford Lane Kirwin W gymbaroo.com.au

P 4774 7593 A North Shore W nbls.net.au

P 4725 1992 A Cranbrook W kidsinharmony.com.au

Townsville Toy Library

Maggie Moo Music

Playgroup QLD

P 0405 082 715 A Townsville Grammar W townsvilletoylibrary.org.au

P 0409 892 779 A Townsville W maggiemoomusic.com.au

P 1800 171 882 A Townsville W playgroupqld.com.au

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MACKAY

BUBS BUCKET LIST MACKAY Looking for a fun activity to partake in with your little one? There’s plenty of things to do in Mackay that are not only super fun, but will aid their development too. See how many you can tick off! Mackay Libraries Toddler Time

Mackay ARC Swimming Keep an eye on the website for classes for infants and toddlers. Swimming lessons can commence from 3 months of age, and are a great way for mum or dad to have fun with bub and get them used to being in a pool. Lessons intensify the older bubby gets, but before you know it they will be confident in the pool, be able to pop their head under, and swim to the side. All great things for baby to learn from a young age for water safety and skills for life.

If you’re looking for fun ways to encourage language development and social interaction for your toddler, Toddler Time at Mackay Libraries is the way to go. Held during school terms across four Mackay Libraries including Dudley Denny City Library, Gordon White Library, and Mirani Library. Activities during the sessions include nursery rhymes, action songs, finger plays and a story. Alternatively, Mackay Libraries also offers story time sessions aimed at children aged between two-and-a-half to five-years-old.

P 4847 5400 A 193 Boundary rd, Ooralea W mackayarc.com.au

P 4961 9387 A Various W mackay.qld.gov.au

Artspace Mackay

MECC

Suspect you may have a budding artist in the family? Keep an eye on Artspace Mackay’s many art activities for little ones. The ever-popular toddler’s program BMA Kidspace occurs on a monthly basis and gives little ones under 5 a chance to explore and have fun with art in a light-hearted, fun environment. The program includes free artist-run workshops from 10.00am to 2.00pm and live music from 12.00pm to 1.00pm for a great few hours of fun, dancing, and creativity.

P 4961 9722 A Alfred St, Mackay W artspacemackay.com.au

For Mackay residents, attending a show at the MECC is a must. The MECC, or otherwise known as the Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre, is the largest convention and banqueting facility between Cairns and Brisbane and hosts programs to entertain parents and their children throughout the year. Families have the chance to attend various children’s theatre performances, children’s concerts and interactive exhibits. The MECC has something to offer for all ages and interests throughout the year with affordable ticket pricing.

P 4961 9777 A Alfred St, Mackay W themecc.com.au

Ready Steady Go Kids

Mackay Gymnastics

Bring Your Baby-Event Cinemas

P 1300 766 892 A Mackay W readysteadygokids.com.au

P 4942 0032 A Beaconsfield W mackaygymnastics.org.au

P 4957 3515 A City, Mount Pleasant W eventcinemas.com.au

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MACKAY

Kidz Life Play Centre The Kids Life Play Centre offers a supportive and safe environment where children can play to their hearts content whilst bonding with their parents. They offer classes for parenting, raising children and single parent families to foster healthy interactions between parents and their children. Alongside this, they are a not for profit organisation aiming to assist the poor and needy children in the surrounding areas. They are in partnership with New Life Church who together supports local and international projects.

P 4953 5575 A 75 Evans St, Mackay W kidzlife.com.au

P 1300 885 868 A Various W impressionablekids.com.au

Inflatable Kingdom

NQ Baby and Kids Market

Inflatable Kingdom is home to a variety of jumping castles and other inflatable play structures. If your kids need somewhere to burn off their energy, this is the place to go! During a two-and-a-half-hour session, your tot can explore and play to their heart’s content. Toddlers will have a ball playing, climbing, and sliding in this bright, inflatable wonderland. Don’t forget your socks!

Browse a huge number of stalls, have a bite to eat and grab one of 500 free bounty bags. The NQ Baby and Kids Market occurs numerous times throughout the year and brings an all things baby and kids conveniently to one place. Let the kids bounce around on the jumping castles, create to their heart’s content at the craft area or have their face painted. Keep your fingers crossed and you may even win a lucky door prize.

P 4957 2672 A 225 Harbour Rd, Mackay W inflatablekingdom.com.au

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TACKLING TEETHING STORY Monique Saggers Your baby’s first teeth are a big ‘smilestone’ for both you and your baby. When they first show off that big toothy grin, you won’t be able to help but smile back as this joyful moment is one you will treasure forever. Babies are born with a full set of 20 teeth, but these pearly whites usually won’t start to show until five to six months of age. For some, they may start appearing from as early as three months to as late as twelve months of age. Your baby’s lower front teeth will be the first to come through, followed by the upper front teeth, one to two months after. There are many telling signs that your little one is going through teething and these are a few of the most common ones: Biting – Chances are your little one is biting and chewing on anything they can get a hold of, including toys, fists and fingers. Swollen gums – Your little one may have red swollen gums and flushed cheeks. Irritability – Teething babies may seem crankier and more restless. Drooling – It’s extremely common for teething bubs to drool excessively as it is believed to help cool their inflamed gums. Be sure to wipe away excess saliva from the face as this may turn into a rash if not treated. Grabbing – Babies may grab at their ears or rub their cheeks as a response to the discomfort. Feeding – Your little one may not be as hungry as usual or may have trouble feeding. Teething can be an arduous time for both bub and parent. You hate to see your baby in pain and sadly teething is a time where you just have to wait it through as there is no instant cure, just time. To help get you through this period, here are some helpful tips that can be used to try to ease their pain (and yours): •• Let them chew on something cold like a clean, wet cloth. Teething rings may work wonders, and these can be chilled or frozen.

•• Feed them cold foods like fruit purees or yoghurts straight from the fridge. You can also give them a sugar free rusk to gnaw on. •• Rub a small amount of teething gel on your little one’s gum to numb the area for 20 minutes and reduce the inflammation (Please note: do not use around feeding time as this can be a choking hazard for your child). •• Infant paracetamol and nurofen may also help ease your baby’s discomfort. Check the dosage information on the packet and if you’re unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. The care of your baby’s teeth starts the moment they start teething. Start wiping your little one’s gums with a damp clean cloth once a day to reduce food and liquid build up. When your baby’s first teeth pop up, try not to put them to bed with a bottle anymore as formula can pool in their mouth at night which can later lead to tooth decay. Make brushing your baby’s teeth a fun part of their nightly routine to help support a healthy dental hygiene practice in the future. Using a soft baby toothbrush with a smear of toothpaste the size of a grain of rice, lightly brush their teeth at least once a day, slowly building up to twice a day by their second birthday. By the age of three, your child should have or be close to having their full set of primary teeth. When those pearly whites start to shine through, it’s time for your little one’s first visit to the dentist. Their first visit will likely consist of the dentist taking their medical history and discussing teething, brushing techniques, prevention of decay and nutritional advice. When your little one’s first tooth starts to show, ring your local 1300SMILES location to organise an appointment. Teething can be painful; however, your baby shouldn’t be experiencing substantial amounts of pain. If your baby has signs of teething, but also appears to be in huge amounts of pain or is crying inconsolably, please see your doctor.

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TOP 8 TIPS FOR BABY & ME 1. SAFE SWADDLING TIPS Swaddling is an excellent way to provide baby with a safe and secure sleep. It mimics the womb and controls the startle reflex, which often will wake baby up. However there are a few important things to consider before swaddling your infant: •• To swaddle correctly, wrap arms snug, straight at the side, but let the hips be loose and flexed •• Don’t swaddle when awake. Babies only need to be swaddled during fussy periods and when it's time for sleep •• Use a specially designed swaddle blanket. These come with full instructions and fasteners to keep baby secure and safe •• Swaddling is only for babies sleeping on their backs. Never ever put a swaddled baby down on their stomach •• Swaddling is not forever. Once baby is capable of flipping over, it’s time to ditch the swaddle and transition to a sleeping bag

2. NINE TIPS TO BREASTFEED YOUR BABY 1. Accept that breastfeeding is hard for many new mums

6. Have plenty of water handy

Yes, breastfeeding is natural but it doesn’t come naturally. Breastfeeding is a learned skill for both you and your baby.

Breastfeeding can make you incredibly thirsty. And hungry! Have a water bottle close by (and some snacks too).

2. Focus on the latch

7. Invest in the right supplies

If baby isn’t latching correctly it can lead to pain and frustration. You want baby's lips to be like big fishy lips on the breast, not tucked under.

You’ll need a breast pump, bottles and possibly a breastfeeding pillow. But you may also need nipple cream, a nipple shield, breast pads.

3. Find a position that works for you and bub

8. Prepare for excess milk

For many new mums, the football hold is the most comfortable, try different positions to find one that feels most natural.

After a feed it’s normal for baby to vomit. It can be a little alarming but this is completely normal. Have a towel handy for excess spills to make it more comforatble for mum and baby.

4. Keep a hair tie on your wrist If baby happens to only want one breast per feed, you can keep track of which breast is up next with alternating a hair tie. 5. Prepare to become a full-time milk machine Most new mums will spend the majority of those first days feeding bub (or expressing your engorged breasts).

9. Relax If you’re used to a fast-paced lifestyle, then spending eight hours (or more) a day sitting down breastfeeding may be a tough adjustment. Don’t fight it; let your body and mind slow down. Remember, there is nowhere in the world you need to be than right here, feeding your new baby. Once baby latches, take a deep breath and relax.

3. NAPPY TIPS Know your nappies - Every brand of disposable and reuseable nappy is slightly different in size, shape and contour. The best way to know which brand is right for your baby? Test them out. Nappies should fit snuggly around the waist and legs without being too tight. Stay stocked - Prepare for the inevitable poonami with all your ‘essentials’ ready to go, especially when out and about. Make sure that you restock your nappy bag before you go with the following: •• A spare change of clothes (or two) • Nappy cream •• A hand towel or wash towel

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Aim to change often - During those first few weeks your newborn will probably go through 8 to 12 nappies a day.

Some will be dirty, others just wet. It’s important to change bub often (after every feed or poop) even during the nights. This keeps baby’s skin clean and bacteria-free. Hot tip - Always have a clean nappy under the one you are taking off to avoid accidents. Your Baby Poop Colour Code Guide Baby poop is a strange thing. It can vary depending on your feeding choice and bub’s development. The first poo, known as meconium will be thick, brown and tar-like. Breastfed babies will generally have yellow or yellow-green soft, seedy poop. Formula fed babies’ poo may be thicker, firmer and browner. In general, yellow, brown and green poop is normal in infants. But bloody, black or white poop may indicate a health problem.

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There are a number of reasons why your infant might have a rash. It could be something common like heat rash, or it could be something serious like meningococcal which is considered a medical emergency. To determine if your baby’s rash does require immediate medical treatment, try the glass test. One sign of meningococcal is that the rash doesn’t fade when pressure is applied against the skin. 1. Press the side of a clear glass firmly against baby’s skin. 2. Check to see if the spot or rash fades from this pressure. 3. If your baby has a fever and the spots or rash are not fading under pressure, then seek medical help immediately. Baby may also display other symptoms such as a fever, high moaning cry, refusing to eat, being difficult to wake or bruising.

5. HOW TO CHECK IF YOUR BABY IS TONGUE TIED

6. DECODING BABY COUGHS

This condition affects 4-11% of newborns and occurs when the thin membrane under baby’s tongue restricts the movement of the tongue. The most common sign that your baby could have tongue tie is problems breastfeeding. Here’s what to look for:

Babies under four months of age rarely cough. If they do, it could be one of these conditions:

1. Nipple pain and damage. Keep in mind this can be caused by a number of things, including a poor latch.

Croup – a barking cough

2. Flattened nipple after breastfeeding. You may see a compression mark on your nipple. 3. Bub is constantly fussing at the breast

Common cold or flu – a dry hack cough accompanied by stuffy nose, slight fever and mucus

Pneumonia – a wet or phlegmy cough accompanied by sleepiness and a green or yellow mucus discharge Bronchiolitis – a wheezing cough accompanied by noisy breathing, slight fever and loss of appetite

5. The tip of baby’s tongue is heart-shaped.

Whooping cough – a loud, rapid cough accompanied by bulging eyes, face discolouration and tongue sticking out. Seek medical help immediately.

If you notice any of the above symptoms, bring them up with your doctor who can make an accurate diagnosis.

Foreign object – a small, persistent cough accompanied by gasping or wheezing - seek medical help immediately.

7. COMMON COLDS

8. FEVERS - WHEN TO CALL A DOCTOR

Nine tips for easing common cold symptoms in infants:

Seeing your baby’s temperature spike is scary to say the

1. Try saline drops or a nasal suctioning device to help remove mucus from baby’s nose.

least. Should you treat the fever at home or seek medical

4. Bub is failing to gain weight well.

2. Use a steam vaporiser to help stuffy noses and coughs. 3. Try paracetamol to treat mild fevers, and or Children’s Cold & Cough tissue salts from the pharmacy. 4. Run a warm bath for you and baby. 5. Offer skin to skin contact and lots of cuddles. 6. Give plenty of extra fluid (breastfeeds or bottlefeeds). 7. Put Euky Bearub on babies socks. 8. Serve easy to swallow foods. Babies often don’t want to eat because their throat is sore.

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vomiting or diarrhoea. •• Your baby can have what is called a Febrile Seizure if their temperature gets too high. It’s scary for parents, but remain calm, and contact medical professionals.

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TANTRUMS

TRICKY TODDLER TANTRUMS STORY Kalisha Fitsch Parents all around the world are all-too familiar with the ‘terrible twos,’ but ask any parent and they’ll tell you it carries on into the treacherous threes, frightening fours and so on. Tantrums are a normal part of growing up and come in all shapes and sizes. They can involve explosions of anger, disorganised behaviour and frustration. During a tantrum, you might see your child crying, screaming, kicking, falling down or flailing about; and they can be triggered by multiple situations or discomforts. Some children have them often, yet some have them rarely. Why do tantrums happen? The short answer is that tantrums happen because your child’s brain is developing and they are learning to deal with ‘big’ emotions. It’s usually at this age where they want more independence and control over their environment.

growing up. Here are some tips for handling tantrums. Stay calm – or at least, pretend to. Take a moment to calm down if you feel yourself getting angry. Model the behaviour that you want your child to display. Acknowledge their feelings – Calmly acknowledge what they’re feeling. For instance, you can say ‘it’s upsetting when you drop your snack, isn’t it?’. This can help your child understand what they’re feeling, and it may stop the behaviour from getting out of control. Use distraction – Distraction may work better for younger children because they have shorter attention spans.

Until their cortex, the reasoning and thinking part of their brain is developed, children express big emotions in the form of a tantrum. It often means they’re frustrated or being misunderstood because they are still too young to regulate their emotions and may lack the words to tell mummy or daddy how they’re feeling.

Don’t give in – Avoid giving in to your child’s demands. If they are throwing a tantrum because you’ve refused to buy them something at the store, don’t buy it for them to calm them down. This may teach the child that their tantrum is being rewarded. If you give in every time and sometimes don’t, this could make the problem worse.

Some triggers that may spark a tantrum include being tired, hungry, overstimulated or stressed. Young children experiencing tantrums need reassurance and nurturing from adults as they learn to manage these feelings on their own.

Reassurance – Stay close to your child while they’re having the tantrum and reassure them that they’re okay and that you love them.

Can tantrums be prevented? Reduce triggers – tantrums may be prevented by reducing stress, tuning into your child’s feelings and identifying tantrum triggers and reducing them. Communication skills – Encourage your child to point at what is upsetting them if your child lacks the communication skills to explain what has frustrated them. To help them develop these skills, talk and read with them as much as possible to help with speech and communication skills. Reward good behaviour – Encourage your child to use words to express their wants and needs, and don’t forget to reward good behaviour. What to do when your child throws a tantrum? Sometimes even when you try your best to prevent them, tantrums still happen, and that is okay – it’s all a part of

Keep them safe – Some children will hold their breath, run away or break things as part of a tantrum. If this is the case, take them to a safe place until the tantrum has passed. When to call your doctor Call your doctor if the tantrums cause a lot of bad feelings between you and your child, they become more frequent or last longer, your child often hurts themselves or others or your child seems very disagreeable and hardly ever cooperates. Sometimes problems with hearing, vision, language delays or a learning disability can make a child more likely to have tantrums. Tantrums are equally common in both boys and girls and usually happen between the ages of 1 to 3. They usually stop on their own as children learn self-regulation and advance their communication skills. Hang in there - they are definitely not an indication that you’re doing anything wrong as a parent!

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SAFETY

10 SAFETY TIPS 1. Never leave your baby alone on change tables, chairs, beds, tables, chairs or other high furniture.

5. Always check the temperature of a bath with your elbow or inner wrist.

2. Never handle hot food or drinks, such as tea, coffee or food, whilst holding your baby. Burns from hot water and drinks can cause severe scarring to children.

6. Never leave baby in a bath alone or with a sibling.

3. Keep your baby out of direct sunlight. Ensure your baby is kept in the shade when possible, use an SPF30 or higher water resistant sunscreen suitable for babies, put baby in clothing that covers as much skin as possible and pop on a broad brim/bucket style hat. Sun protection information for infants is available from Cancer Council Queensland on 131 120 or www.cancer.org.au 4. Toys must be safe, durable, non-flammable if possible and of course washable. If a toy is furry, remember babies can suck on the fur and swallow it. Toys should not have dangling, small or loose parts that can be pulled or chewed off, or objects that can be taken apart. Be particularly careful with button batteries.

7. Always look to make sure there are no objects within reach that are small enough to swallow. As a guide, anything small enough to fit inside a toilet roll is small enough for your baby to swallow. 8. Install smoke detectors throughout your home, check them and change the batteries regularly. 9. Carefully supervise any interactions between your baby and animals, especially dogs. 10. As your child starts using the mouth to taste everything, be aware of the dangers of poisoning. Install a lock cupboard preferably up high, in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry and garage to store poisonous and alcoholic materials.

One of the biggest challenges for parents is calming a fussy baby. An expert in all things baby related is Dr Harvey Karp from Happiest Baby who has some incredibly helpful tips on soothing an infant using the five S’s. Soothing an Infant – the 5 S’s

Shush - This S refers to the sounds that baby needs to sleep. Infants are used to the shushing sounds of your heartbeat and thus you might find baby has trouble sleeping in complete silence. White noise can help lull your little one into this womb-like trance.

Swaddle - Swaddling helps baby feel safe, snug and secure and mimics the womb, which is why swaddling is considered so successful to help baby to sleep. It decreases startling and promotes longer, safer sleep.

Swing - Babies love movement, especially the back-andforth swinging sensation. Using an infant swing or gently rocking bub back and forth can also help soothe a crying baby.

Side Position - Although sleeping baby on the back is the only safe position for sleeping, it is hard to calm a fussy baby in this position. Placing baby on the side can help ease the fussiness, allowing you to move your infant to the backsleeping position after calming down.

Suck - For babies, nothing is more calming than the sucking motion. Even the fussiest baby can relax when sucking.

DID YOU KNOW? 1. Newborn babies cannot cry. They can howl and scream, but actual tears don’t form until around three weeks of age. 2. Babies are born with around 70 reflexes, including the Moro (startle) reflex, the rooting (ready to suck) reflex and the palmar (grasp) reflex. 3. A newborn’s stomach is as small as a marble. No wonder newborns need to be fed so often! By day three, baby’s stomach is the size of a ping pong ball and by day 10, an extra large chicken egg. 4. The first colour baby will see is red (after shades of black and white). A baby will be able to see the full spectrum of colours by five months of age. 5. At just two days old, newborns are able to recognise their mum’s voice.

For face to face or an online consultation, call the team from Sleepy Time Baby Consultant or Sleep Right Sleep Tight.

6. It takes babies three months to get used to life outside the womb. This is why the first three months is often referred to as the “fourth trimester”. 7. All babies go through sleep regressions where they will wake up frequently at night and refuse naps. This tends to happen around 3-4 months, 9 months and 18 months. 8. Babies are born with the ability to taste sweet, sour and bitter, but not salt. Babies do not develop sodiumsensitive receptors until around four months of age. 9. Newborns will typically lose 8% of their birth weight by one week of age and regain this weight by two weeks of age. 10. Baby has around 30,000 taste buds, thrice the number of taste buds in comparison to adults. In the third trimester of pregnancy, it is suggested to the expectant mother that she try all types of food, as the baby’s taste buds develop in the third trimester.

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