Why French Children Don't Throw Food
Posted by Karen Faulkner onKaren has had another very 'quiet' day with still no voice...three days of quiet!!!It's a very strange world I'm living in. I can't answer the phone. I'm using sign language in shops. People can't help...
Life with a new baby...
Posted by Karen Faulkner onHello out there peeps!I've been so busy helping my sis, the lovely Lesley and her bloke Jonny (the new dad) that I've not had time for another blog post till now!Amazing where the time and...
Teething in babies
Posted by Karen Faulkner onThe first baby teeth usually appear around 8 months of age. Occasionally babies are born with teeth - as a nurse and midwife, I've only come across this once in 24 years. Often if teeth are delayed several may...
Why baby massage really matters
Posted by Karen Faulkner onI’m a Child & Family Health Nurse and I’ve been teaching parents baby massage for over 14 years. As a midwife, I knew it was important but didn’t really understand why. Now that I know...
Tummy time and play
Posted by Karen Faulkner onYou've probably heard your Child and Family Health Nurse or Health Visitor 'going on' about tummy time. Yes, I too am guilty of that! Those mums and dads out there that know me will be...