6 Hidden Dangers in Your Baby Walker: Is Your Baby Truly Ready for It?
#199 - Baby walkers, jumpers, and exersaucers are some of the most popular baby devices on the market — but are they really helping your little one learn to stand and walk, or could they be holding them back? In this episode, Helen Thompson breaks down the surprising truths many parents never hear about how these devices impact a baby’s hips, posture, balance, and overall development.Drawing on more than 20 years of experience and her recent work with six-month-old twins, Helen gently explains why babies placed in upright positions before their bodies are ready often develop compensations like knee-locking, toe-walking, back-arching, and delayed milestones. You’ll hear why these devices aren’t “bad” — but why awareness matters, and how simple movements like rolling, wriggling, tummy time, and floor play build the strongest foundations for confident walking later on.Whether you already use baby gear like jumpers or you’re thinking of buying one, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and practical guidance to help you support your baby’s natural development in a safe and empowering way.Helen also shares a special end-of-year update — including an exciting announcement about the upcoming 200th episode — and invites you to reflect on the key question of this episode: “Is my baby’s body truly ready for the positions these devices put them in?”Check out the show notes at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/199.
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5 Proven Soothing Techniques for Infants — Could These Be the Secret to Calmer, Happier Nights?
#198 - If bedtime has started to feel stressful, tense, or full of tears (for you and your baby), you’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 gentle soothing techniques that can help your baby feel safe, settle more easily, and relax into calmer, happier nights.You’ll learn:How to read your baby’s cues so you can support them before overwhelm hitsA simple jawline + toe reflexology routine to ease teething and tensionHow to use your breath and voice to help your baby regulateA calming back massage story that brings emotional grounding and connectionWhy your calm is the key ingredient — even when settling takes timeIf you’re ready to bring a little more peace into your evenings and feel more confident soothing your baby, this episode will help you build rhythms that truly support both of you.👉 Show notes: mybabymassage.net/podcast/198
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Find Your Perfect Baby Stroller – 7 Smart Questions to Ask Before You Buy
If you’ve ever stood in a baby store aisle thinking, “Which stroller is actually right for me?” — you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 smart questions that every first-time mum should ask before buying a baby stroller, so you can avoid the overwhelm and choose one that truly fits your lifestyle.You’ll learn: ✅ How to find a stroller that matches your day-to-day routine — not just what looks good in the shop ✅ Simple ways to save money and skip costly “must-have” mistakes ✅ How to balance comfort, safety, and practicality without feeling pressured by trendsIf you’re ready to feel confident about your stroller choice and enjoy those first walks with your baby feeling calm and stress-free, this episode will help you shop smarter and spend wiser.👉 Check out the show notes at mybabymassage.net/podcast/197.
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5 Baby Essentials You’ll Love (And 4 That Just Collect Dust)
If you’ve ever stared at a baby shopping list wondering, “Do I really need all this?” — you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 baby essentials I truly love and recommend for those first few months, plus the 4 popular items that usually just collect dust.You’ll learn:How to simplify your shopping list without missing what matters mostThe key baby items that make daily life calmer and easierCommon “must-haves” that end up forgotten after a few weeksIf you’re ready to save money, reduce clutter, and focus on what really helps you and your baby thrive, this episode will help you start small and stress less.Check out the show notes at mybabymassage.net/podcast/196.
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3 Gentle Baby Sling & Babywearing Hacks for Stress-Free Days with Baby
Discover three simple but powerful techniques that can transform your day-to-day with a newborn. In this episode, I talk with Hannah Eccles of Oscha Slings about how smart sling choices, safety tweaks, and wearing practices can calm fussiness, enhance bonding, and give you more freedom (yes, your hands back!).You’ll learn:Which fabric types help regulate baby’s temperatureHow to use positioning to soothe reflux or unsettled momentsConfidence-boosting tips for first-time mums just starting outIf you’ve ever wondered “Will a sling really help me survive the early days?”, this is your answer. Tune in and walk away with real, actionable hacks you can try today.Check out the show notes at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/195.
Commencing your parenting journey is a big life changer and in this podcast I share tips and strategies to help and inspire you so you can build confidence in your parenting and forge a magic bond with your little one. Getting started as a mum is often a lonely, daunting journey and many feel alone and unsupported and lack a support network or village. For more than two decades, Helen Thompson has made it her mission to fill this gap and support mums as a childcare educator and more recently as a baby massage instructor. In every single value-packed episode, Helen will be your guide, sharing ways to help you in areas including postpartum, breastfeeding/lactation, self-help and healing your body and mind after giving birth so that you can learn ways to relax and gently ease into your parenting journey. It’s a mix of interviews and solo shows from Helen you’re not going to want to miss. Hit subscribe, and get ready to change your life.
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