Baby Steps Blog Posts

As the crisp winter air begins to settle and cosy nights in become the norm, parents everywhere start thinking about how to keep their families healthy, happy, and resilient. But let’s be honest - keeping energy up, broken sleep, teething, illnesses, and busy days can make “winter wellness” feel impossible.

Life with little ones is beautifully busy - and sometimes unpredictable. That’s why these online courses are designed to fit around your family life:

As the nights grow longer and fairy lights twinkle, it’s the perfect time to make your home cosy - but working in Paediatric A&E and as a Mum of two, I know, winter brings new challenges for parents. Curious little hands, festive treats, and colder temperatures mean accidents can easily happen.

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, many parents I work with ask me: How do I keep my baby warm enough at night without overheating them?

Weaning doesn’t need to be stressful. At its heart, it’s just about gradually introducing your baby to the foods your family already eats. 

August offers a chance for Dads and co-parents to step more fully into family life - but support for them is often overlooked. In this post, Katherine shares gentle guidance and practical ideas to help you bond with your baby, feel confident in your role, and know you truly matter. From bath time and baby massage to soothing moments and silly play, there are so many meaningful ways to connect -even if you're not the one feeding.

Here’s your go-to guide with realistic, calm, and super practical tips to help you and your baby stay cool, hydrated, and happy during hot weather.

Are anti-choking devices like LifeVac or Dechoker really necessary? A Paediatric Nurse with 30+ years’ experience explains why first aid training - not gadgets - is the key to calm, confident parenting.

I recently had the pleasure of joining Erin Thomas Wong on her brilliant podcast, The Life-Friendly Business Podcast, where we had a truly meaningful conversation about the realities of parenting today — and what it really takes to support families in a post-pandemic world.

While traditional gifts like flowers and chocolates are lovely, what if this Mother’s Day, we focused on what truly makes a difference?

Parenting today is overwhelming—too much advice, not enough support. Let’s cut through the noise & build the village parents deserve.

January is a perfect time to reflect on how far your little one has come and to prepare for the exciting months ahead.

It’s essential to find ways to make special memories while also taking care of yourselves and keeping your little one happy and calm.

Wintertime can be a magical season but caring for a baby during colder months requires some extra know-how to keep them cosy and safe.

Your breath is there to help you…and your baby.  It is your trusted ally and secret weapon.

In today’s digital age, weaning - once a simple, albeit sometimes daunting, process - has been transformed into a source of intense anxiety.

At no other time in a human's life are the changes in the brain greater.  Sadly this is often not talked about.

Higher temperatures can make it difficult to keep everyone comfortable. Follow my practical tips to help you keep you and your baby cool.

Baby Massage is a wonderful practice that can be enjoyed by anyone in the family, from Mums, Dads, siblings to grandparents.

You being relaxed! Easier said than done I know, but here is how this works and you can make this happen.  Plus how I can help you... The...