• Expert Advice

    By now you’ve probably heard all sort of well-meaning advice from all sorts of well-meaning people. And you’re wondering whose opinion to listen to. The Baby Manual gives you advice from experts in each field. You won’t find magical cures, but you will find solid, practical guidance you can apply straight away.

  • Breastfeeding Support

    The Baby Manual are proudly affiliated with MotherNurture.com.au. MotherNurture is a group of mid-wives, obstetricians and lactation consultants who provide advice and guidance on all things baby related, including breastfeeding. MotherNurture also have some amazing lactation cookies that help with milk supply.

  • Settling & Sleep

    While these fantastic videos won’t give you an exact guide for each day (and night), they will help you understand your baby’s sleep patterns. You’ll learn about “normal” sleep behaviour and why sometimes it’s hard to stick to a schedule. You’ll also find out about development change and growth spurts.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome Note

    • First few days of motherhood babies and poo

    • First few days of motherhood and boobs

    • Baby poo chart

    • Breastfeeding resources

    • Anaesthetics and Pain relief Dr Judd

    • What to watch for in newborns and temperatures
  • 2

    Week One

    • Welcome to week One- Welcome to The Baby Manual

    • Donna week 1 part 2 Babies changes

    • Week 1 part 1 Motherhood

    • Week 1- Rebecca Sabine- Physio

    • Week 1- Dr Chitti and Dr Lang Paediatrician's

    • Storage of breastmilk and cleaning (sterilisation) bottles/ pumps

    • Bottle feeding

    • Skin changes and jaundice

    • Wrapping and layers

    • formula preparation

    • Sterilisation Demonstration

    • Formula choices explained by Donna

  • 3

    Week two

    • Welcome to Week Two- The dust settles.....

    • Donna Mansell- week two Mum changes

    • Donna Mansell- week two Baby info

    • Dr Chris Hughes- Normal changes post birth

    • Blocked ducts, mastitis and other boob issues

    • Rebecca Brook- Baby Massage Intro

    • Baby Massage oil information
  • 4

    Week Three

    • Welcome to Week Three- Get OUTTA the house!!!

    • Brooke Michelle- Infant sleep Discussion

    • Week 3- Donna - Get OTTA the house!

    • Week 3- Rebecca Sabine- Physio

    • Baby play tips and tricks

    • General first aid discussion

    • CPR demonstration St John
  • 5

    Week Four

    • Welcome to Week Four- Life goes on....

    • Week four- Donna - Life goes on....

    • week 4- Dr Rebecca Perry- Diet discussion for mums

    • Top 5 activities to do with your 4 week old

    • Baby Carriers

    • Dads and parenthood
  • 6

    Week Five

    • Welcome to Week Five- And then it all changes....

    • Week 5- Dr Chris Hughes

    • Week 5_Video-2-Donna Mansell-And then it all changes

    • Baby sleep tips and tricks

    • Dr Briony discusses immunisation, colic and reflux
  • 7

    Week Six

    • Welcome to Week Six- Coffee your new best friend!

    • Week 6- Donna- Coffee your new best friend

    • Week 6-Rebecca Sabine

    • Week 6-Anthony and Paul

    • Week 6-Brooke Michell
  • 8

    Week Seven

    • Welcome to Week Seven- Is it really like the magazines show you???

    • Week 7- Donna IS it really like the magazines show you?

    • week 7- Chelsea Mauch- Solids intro

    • Week 7- Jodie Benveniste- So this is Parenthood

    • Kate discusses postnatal recovery and Physio care after birth

    • Stretches and core strengthening with Physio Kate
  • 9

    Week Eight and beyond….

    • Welcome to Week Eight- You made it....

    • Sleep and settling for an older baby Dr Hayley Dohnt

    • Week 8 you made it

    • First aid for a 4-6 month old