Roccibyebaby

20/06/2023

Booking closes at 6 pm tonight
Only 1 day ticket and 1 Paddock Package available.
Go to https://www.theroccitree.co.uk/chillathillfarm to book your space.

24/05/2022

26/03/2021

26/03/2021

You may have heard of the 4th trimester? And the fact that new babies don't like to be put down?

But why does it happen? Well from an evolutionary point of view, babies are still in the "cave man" period. As a species we have not really progressed. A new baby does not realise it's been born into the relative safety of the 21st century with video monitors, central heating and a lack of predators. To a baby being put down is a life and death situation.

A human baby is very helpless, unlike many other mammals, and so relies completely on its mother for food, warmth, safety, security and love. The chest is it's safe place where all of these are freely available.

Our evolution has not caught up with modern life. The babies that survived are those that cried out when they found themselves one their own. Its hard-wired in our evolution. Babies need to instinctively protect themselves from being eaten by something, starving to death or becoming cold and uncomfortable! So when a baby realises it's on its own, it cries in order to tell it's mother to pick it up. It's a warning sign. It's saying "I'm here on my own and I'm in danger".

Once babies get to around 3 months of age they start to realise that they're not going to be eaten by a wolf, that their house is safe and warm and that they get fed regularly. And they can see better and so they can see you are still near. At this stage they are more likely to tolerate being put down somewhere for a short time as long as someone familar is nearby. Although some babies who have more orchid like tendencies (see my post on this) may still not like it very much!

Once they begin to move and explore the world they get a little braver. Sometimes too brave! However, they still like to make sure there is someone familiar around. This is why our crawlers and toddlers like to follow us everywhere, even to the toilet! They're just making sure they're safe!

Then they realise that they can get up to mischief when you're not around! And so don't always follow you any more, preferring to empty the cupboards, eat coal or climb on the windowsill.

24/03/2021

Touch is so powerful.

23/02/2021

For all mamas who are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, lonely, exhausted, tired of being a climbing frame, needing to talk to someone outside their family.
And for those who want their little ones to see other little faces.
And for those who want to meet other local parents and maybe grow a friendship.
Whatever your reasons, we have never needed this interaction more.
Tag a parent who might benefit from a virtual hug. Send me your email address and I can send you the link for this free meet up.

29/01/2021

There are so many ways that our body and mind are connected and during labour trying to keep your body in a state of relaxation helps to keep your stress hormones low and signals to your body that you feel safe, relaxed, and ready for birth.

At TCBS our courses always start with the basics of birth where we discuss the ways we can support the body in preparing for birth but also helping our pregnant people learn about the clever ways in which our bodies are built for birth.

If you would like to learn more about our Birth Preparation Classes then head to our instructor directory 🖤

https://www.thecalmbirthschool.com/instructor-directory/

26/05/2020

Remember, even in very hot weather exclusively breastfed babies don't need additional water. Just continue to feed responsively, you will probably find that your baby drinks more frequently, but your milk will provide all the hydration your baby needs.

11/05/2020

Join Mary and Tatty this morning for kids yoga (ages 2-7 years old). 10-10.30am.

Bendy, giggly yoga for strong bodies and clever minds.

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=186254&stype=-7&sTG=66&sView=day&sLoc=0