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08/12/2025

Summer and bushfires in Australia!!! A timely warning to BE prepared!!!!! Caro💌

24/11/2025

HOT weather is often a time when both you and baby are feeling "hot and sticky"! ABA have good ideas for keeping you both cool to enjoy breastfeeds...Caro ⚘️

🌞 Breastfeeding during the summer holiday period - this week will share some posts answering common questions about breastfeeding over the summer holidays and Christmas period.

🌡️ How can we stay comfortable breastfeeding in hot weather?

Lots of mums find that breastfeeding feels a bit stickier and more tiring at this time of year. Some babies also fuss more in the heat or come on and off the breast more quickly.

Here are some things that might be helpful:

😅 If being chest-to-chest feels too warm, placing a light muslin wrap, pillowcase or cloth nappy between you and your baby can make a surprising difference.
❄️A cool, damp face washer in the crook of your arm can help keep both of you comfortable during feeds. Some babies like to be sponged or sprayed with lukewarm water as well.
🤱Feeding lying down often means less body contact, which can feel cooler.
💧 And for you, keeping a bottle of water nearby can make it easier to drink to thirst throughout the day.

More info: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/breastfeeding-hot-weather

[Image: Lisa Diamond]

02/11/2025

ABA chats for new or first time breastfeeding mothers is available so please reach out if you have a problem with breastfeeding ....Caroline 🌻

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02/11/2025

With Summer approaching and school holidays, here is a great way to cool the children down and get "the fruit and vegies" in....Caroline 🥕

Recipe: Frozen Yoghurt Fruit Bites 🥝

Struggling to get 5 serves a day into the kiddies? Here's a quick, yummy and super-fruity frozen yoghurt recipe you can make together!



GET THE RECIPE 👇
https://kidsonthecoast.com.au/living/frozen-fruit-yoghurt-bites/

31/10/2025

Happy 1st November!
My 1st sunflower of Spring opened up this morning !!!
They remind me of happy faces and places.
Caroline 🌻

31/10/2025

SUMMER is just around the corner!🌞
It has been hot enough these past few days!

For new mothers and fathers I would like to talk about babies and hot weather!
I usually start the summer season talking about breastfeeding and thirsty babies!
I will follow with that subject.

What brought this to my mind was the sad story I heard recently of a little baby under three months, with burns to her face and body from "UV reflection" outdoors.
Fortunately after medical treatment in hospital she was discharged with a good outcome predicted..

The baby was in the shade, but still affected by "UV reflection of the surrounding environment!," as stated in the interview on TV

The Cancer Council recommend that as babies skin is "hypersensitive" it is not advised to use sunscreen under six months of age.
Advice was not to take babies outside in the sun if UV rays index was above 3..
Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to go "out" or walking with your baby !

I know it seems commonsense but lighter clothing and head covering is suggested!
Refer to The Cancer Fund for sunscreen advice over six months

BABIES who are breastfeeding may feed more frequently when thirsty in warmer weather.
They often only have short feeds as the foremilk is more thirst quenching.
For more advice please contact the
Australian Breastfeeding Association !
They also have a 24 hr advice line for advice..
Caroline 💐

20/08/2025

DAFFODIL DAY .. Today 21st August!!

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https://www.daffodilday.com.au/donation-options

13/07/2025

Returning to study and wondering how you can manage with breastfeeding, take a look at the ABA Breastfeeding Association information and handouts ....Caro x

Looking to return to study, but still breastfeeding? There is a multitude of ways in which your can continue to breastfeeding your baby and still study. Want to find out how? Head on over to our website today to find out more 📔
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/going-back-work