During their first 12 months babies develop from a newborn to a curious, active baby who is keen learn and explore.

As they grow, babies are ever changing, which means you are constantly adapting.

As a postnatal practitioner, it is important for me to provide you with good information, support and reassurance to help during the first year with your baby.

How Babies Work Guide – information and reassurance for new parents

Babies are unpredictable and ever-changing. They can be both fun and challenging while also leaving you wondering if you are getting it right.

This guide has been designed to give you a foundation of knowledge about baby behaviour, growth and needs so you know more of what to expect.

With the How Babies Work Guide: you will learn about:

• what babies need
• your baby’s brain and stress
• responding to your baby
• simple baby cues
• baby development
• growth spurts
• interaction & play
• babies and sleep
• separation anxiety
• clingy babies
• challenges for your baby
• challenges for you
• your expectations
• the impact on you
• what can help you

With this guide – and a private session – you will benefit from:

• asking questions and talking through life with your baby
• a calm, knowledgeable approach
• working with an experienced practitioner
• resources to use at home
• having the confidence to find what works for you and your baby
• access to ongoing support