Articles of Interest

Canberra Mothercraft Society Articles of Interest

Sleep and settling.

Sleep and settling at QEII

Many families seek support with sleep and settling issues. We know that sleep is important for babies to grow and develop just as it is important too for those parenting them! There is a lot of information on sleep and settling available and sometimes it can be overwhelming knowing which way to turn or who to trust.

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donor human milk

The donor human milk dilemma

We have noticed an increase of interest by our clients in the use of donor breast milk. An increasing trend is informal breast milk sharing where families post a request on social media sites. We believe families need to be fully informed about the risks and balance these with their decision about feeding their child.

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Swaddling

Unwrapping swaddling

There are many benefits to swaddling during the first months of life; it provides security and comfort, aids in settling and helps to keep babies on their back, which has been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.

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