Our Baby Club Castle Douglas

12/11/2022

It’s a balance of saving and surviving 💛

04/11/2022

Great advice on carrying your baby safely this winter 👇🏻

❄️ CARRYING IN THE COLD ❄️

🍂Before you head off to see the bonfire and see the fireworks, let's look at how to keep cozy. So here is a guide and some videos for you.

🍂There are lots of ways that you can keep cosy, but here is some guidance and tips on how.

🍂Rember to be mindful of the activity you are doing, if you are going on a longer walk, you may not need as many layers due to being warmer while carrying. If you are going a shorter slow walk, you may need more layers.

🍂Remember that what sling or carrier you are using also makes a difference.

🍂A buckle carrier would be classed as one layer, but a stretchy or woven would be three.

🍂 HIKING, FRAMED CARRIERS - These do not come under the same category as slings and carriers. Baby is held away from your body so dress them as if they were in a pram. X

Remember this guide....
❄️ NO SNOWSUITS
Snowsuits and pramsuits are not for in slings. These create overheating and poor position.

❄️ LAYER UP
Layer up, remembering that each layer of a sling or carrier is at least one. Woolie cardis are great. Ensure that scarves don't cover babies face.

❄️ COATS OR COVER
Investing in a babywearing coat is great, but an oversized coat or cover is also good.

❄️ COVER EXTREMITIES
If you don't have a coat or cover, concentrate on extremities. Always give baby a hat!

❄️ FOOTWEAR
Beaware of where you are walking, and choose appropriate footwear to prevent slips and falls.

Here are some videos showing options on what you can use and do to keep cozy.

🍁 How to dress babies in the cold
https://youtu.be/BobbAfv4GAQ

🍂 How to dress prewalkers in the cold (front carry)
https://youtu.be/YNn8I5g8grw

🍂 How to dress older kids (back carry) 🍂https://youtu.be/Y2JFu_bM7oM

I hope it helps, let me know if it does and feel free to buy me a coffee to keep me warm! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Cooriein
If you are looking for a babywearing coat or cover, get in touch for a discount code.

Laurna x

22/10/2022

Yep.

Comfort is key 🤣

credit Common Wild

☀️🌷 Our stunning Issue 48 is out now, full of inspiration, tips, advice and real-life experiences to guide you on your journey through pregnancy, birth and motherhood. You can pick up a copy from your local Countdown or selected stockists in NZ, from your local newsagent in Australia, or from WH Smith High Street stores, selected Waitrose & Partners and independent bookstores across the UK!! Plus, it’s available to purchase locally and internationally online here: https://thenaturalparentmagazine.com/product-category/magazine/☀️🌷

14/10/2022

💛HOW TO BECOME AN ANTENATAL TEACHER 💛

Our Baby Club’s antenatal teachers are on a mission to transform how parents prepare for parenthood, not just for their births. We ensure they’re empowered with both knowledge, and confidence in their own abilities, when embarking on their journey through birth and into parenthood.

The Our Baby Club antenatal teacher training focuses on parents’ wellbeing, freeing them from feelings of judgement and ensuring they have the tools and support needed at every stage of the journey.

Read on to find out how you can become an Antental Teacher and what the role involves 🎉

Want to become an antenatal teacher? We are driving a revolution in antenatal preparation, and you can join us, starting now!

25/09/2022

💛 NEW ARRIVAL 💛

I opted for an elective c section for baby #2’s arrival for several reasons. One of which being that I would be in control of the situation - something I didn’t feel I was first time round. Plus, logistically with a partner who works 7 hours drive away, it meant we could plan for him to be home the night before.

So when my waters broke 8 days before my due date, I was a little surprised and suddenly felt like I was being thrown into losing control of the process again. Especially as my partner was still at work!

Luckily he had a last minute work change and had decided to come home for the weekend so when I rang and asked where he was he’d just got on the motorway. “I’m going to stop halfway for a nap” he said and my reply was “My waters have broken and I’m on my way to hospital so probably best you don’t nap!”

After calling the hospital, I made my way in for an assessment feeling pretty sure I wouldn’t be going home that night. I said goodbye to my toddler suddenly feeling like I was abandoning her having not spent enough time just me and her, knowing next time I saw her she’d be my oldest child rather than only child.

At first we thought I’d labour slowly and have the section done the following morning but to avoid the chances of an emergency section late at night, as things started to progress, we decided not to wait until the morning. My partner arrived just as they were prepping me for theatre!

This little lady arrived 8 days early, surprising us all but simultaneously slotting in like she’s always been here.

Being able to make choices about my birth and what worked best for me and for our family was empowering. It allowed me to feel confident in the decisions I made as things changed so that they didn’t spiral out of my control.

This birth was a totally different experience to last time 💛

👉🏻 The beautiful flowers are from the lovely ladies at HQ 😍