Check out our Baby News for up to date information and friendly tips and advice on a wide range of baby topics. Feel free to email us at enquiry@yellowduckbaby.com.au if you want to share your story on our Baby News page. 100% COTTON TOWELS Yellow Duck Baby uses traditional looped terry towels which come from a region of Turkey which is legendary worldwide for its toweling of extraordinary thickness and absorbency. These genuine, 100% cotton Turkish towels have an 800-gram weight, making them among the heaviest, densest available. Their 1/4-inch thick pile makes them exceptionally soft while an abundance of tightly wound loops offer superior warmth and absorbency. Their softness is greatly enhanced with subsequent washings. NATURAL BABY SOAPS Yellow Duck Baby uses only natural soaps in its range of products. Yellow Duck Baby's Natural Vegetable Blend Soap for baby is a kinder and a super mild and gentle blend containing lovely natural ingredients great for children of all ages and adults with sensitive skin. Ingredients: sodium palmate (palm oil), sodium palmkernelate (palm kernel oil), vegetable glycerine (plant origin), sodium chloride (natural sea salt), olive oil, macadamia oil, lanolin, camomile, a mild blend of essential oils and hypo-allergenic fragrance. Yellow Duck Baby's Goats Milk & Yoghurt is a lovely mild soap containing goatsmilk and yoghurt for gentle cleansing. Ingredients: sodium palmate (palm oil), sodium palmkernelate (palm kernel oil), vegetable glycerine (plant origin), sodium chloride (natural sea salt), fragrance, goatsmilk & yoghurt. BIRTHING PLAN Every expectant mother goes through the delivery process in their mind thousands of time before the special arrival makes their grand entrance. Birthing plans are a great way to plan in advance for the special day, encompassing everything you want to ensure happens on the day. Birth plans are given to the midwives when you enter the delivery suite. It's important to let the midwife on duty know how important it is that your plan is followed. The following is an example of an Expectant Mother's Birth Plan. Stage One - Pre Delivery Husband to be present at all times Room to be warm, low lights and comfortable, no external noises Encourage mum to keep fairly active and try different positions eg: leaning on a chair or bed,
standing holding onto partner, lying or sitting on bean bag, trying to find a comfortable position If contractions slow down, encourage mum to be move active Shower or bath if feel like it Internal examinations only when necessary Prefer limited monitoring, only want it if it seems necessary Open to using mask as delivery develops (especially if not coping well) Breathing naturally - long slow breathing - concentrating and relaxing Allow natural rupture of membranes unless the birth is taking too long Siblings not to be present
Stage Two - Delivery Open to different positions, whatever feels comfortable To flow with pushing contractions but not over exerting as the baby is crowning Perineum massage is acceptable to avoid tearing Do not want an episiotomy (only if it appears necessary) Prefer not to have to use stirrups if stitches are necessary Mum to know the sex of the baby Mum's wishes to have as natural as a delivery as possible,
avoiding medical intervention or consulted beforehand
Stage Three - Post Delivery Baby to be handed straight to mum after delivery for crucial bonding Cord not to be cut or clamped until pulsating ceases Offer dad the opportunity to cut the cord Baby needs to be offered breast within 1 hour of delivery Dad to bath baby with mum
INFANT MASSAGE Immediate Physical Benefits of Infant Massage: Improves sleep patterns Tones digestive system - special techniques aid colic, wind and constipation Reduces sinus and chest congestion Strengthens the immune system through relaxation - stress weakens the immune system Reduces muscle tension Strengthens nervous system and aids neurological development - speeds myelination Gentle exercises encourage the development of flexibility and co-ordination Stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems Facilitates an infants' handling sensory input with relaxation Raises an infants' stimulation threshold - gradually builds tolerance Touch Relaxation - a conditioned relaxation response -
is of immense benefit in situations where the child is anxious
Other Benefits: Emotional and Psychological Benefits: Strengthens bonding - particularly good for those with interrupted
bonding through prematurity, medical problems, adoption and fostering Establishes close loving communication which provides security and
stability for the child - a secure child is free to develop to his or her
full potential - he or she is not anxiously attempting to gain
security through trying to have basic nurturing needs met Parents learn beneficial relaxation techniques as massage cannot be
performed while stressed - stress is immediately transferred to the child Quickly becomes an established part of the daily routine that decreases stress
and tension for both parent and child - creates a state of calmness and relaxation Provides opportunity for fathers to spend quality time with their children Develops mutual trust and respect - the child is always in control of the massage session Increases parental confidence and self esteem Allows the parent to develop a deeper understanding of the childs' non verbal
communication and behavioural cues
TUMMY TIME Ideas to encourage tummy play: Give your baby at least two opportunities each day to lie on the floor without
a nappy and limited clothing to encourage free movements. Roll baby onto tummy or side and lift up without supporting the head. Carry baby facing down and slightly outwards. Swing baby gently in this position. Massage for longer periods with baby on his tummy over your thighs - arms forward,
and using a mirror will help to amuse baby. Lie baby on your chest when lying down. Encourage baby to lift their head to "talk"
to you. As water helps support your baby's body weight, you could also place baby on
your chest in the bath to help baby tolerate prone. Never leave baby unsupervised in the bath. Place your baby on their tummy over a rolled up towel or your thighs, encourage baby to
look around, a large securely fixed mirror will attract baby's attention. Toys hanging from a
frame will encourage baby to look up. Use a mirror (not too small) to entertain baby on their tummy, when playing on the floor.
A rolled up towel placed under baby's chest with arms forward will assist your baby to lift their head. Lie baby on the tummy over your legs while sitting on a chair or the floor, with a toy to stimulate. When walking baby in the pram, place baby on the tummy facing out and harnessed for safety.
Use pram indoors, or when out and about and particularly in a busy shopping centre so that baby
can look up at the passing crowd.
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