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.
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5 Costly White Noise Infant Mistakes — Which One Wrecks Sleep?
Are your white noise infant habits helping — or secretly wrecking sleep? I break down 5 costly mistakes with white noise sleep sounds and sound machines—and the quick fixes that make nights calmer, safer, and easier. Which one are you making?You’ll learn:The safe volume & distance rule that protects little earsWhen to use white noise—and when to switch it offA gentle 7-night fade to reduce dependence without tearsThe sleep sounds that soothe (and the ones that disrupt)How to avoid timer-click wake-ups and midnight panicIf this helped, follow the show and share it with a tired mom — every play supports the podcast.Check out the show notes at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/194.
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7 Shocking Downsides of Newborn Dummies — And Simple Soothing Fixes That Work
Should you use a dummy for your newborn — or is there a gentler way to soothe them? In this episode of First Time Mum’s Chat, I’m exploring 7 shocking downsides of newborn dummies and sharing simple, calming alternatives that really work.You’ll learn:Why over-reliance on dummies can delay self-soothing and even affect speech.How newborn dummies can become a habit that’s tricky to break later.Gentle, sensory-rich strategies — from music to baby massage — that help your baby feel safe and settled without depending on a dummy.Whether you call it a dummy or a pacifier, you’ll discover practical tools to comfort your baby and build lasting connection right from the start.👉 If you’ve ever wondered how to ease your infant without relying on dummies, this episode is packed with ideas to help you feel calmer and more confident.Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of First Time Mum’s Chat. For links and resources mentioned, check the show notes at mybabymassage.net/podcast/193.
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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