Vicki’s babyconfidence blog

This refresher course  is for 2nd time Mums.  An afternoon course with all baby related topics – newborn feeding and routine reminders.

£100 – full course

May 23rd, 2010 | Tags: 2nd time Mums, Antenatal, Refresher | Category: babyconfidence | Leave a comment

 On Sundays 11th and 18th July, I am running a new course in conjunction with Women’s Health Physiotherapist Sarah Nosworthy of Maternally Fit. Birth and Baby Skills consists of two full days covering well, Birth and Baby Skills!

The venue is the lovely Cupcake Club in Wandsworth.

The first day, on the 11th July is my babyconfidence day, and covers the whole of my 3 part antenatal course in one day.  Its all about babies and what they’re really like, from the basics, such as nappy changing and bathing, to comprehensive breastfeeding preparation and getting off to a good start on a suitable routine.

The second day on the 18th July, is led by Sarah and covers physical skills you can use to get you through your labour – practical, evidence-based pain management skills for your and your birth partner to use, including use of a TENS machine.  You will go away with really useful and valuable ‘tools’ to help you through the birth process and feeling confident in your body’s ability to do the job!

This is quite different from the information you receive at NCT or hospital ante-natal classes which tend to focus more on medical pain-relief options.

The full course costs £200  per couple for the 2 days. If you have already done the babyconfidence course,  it may be possible to just attend Sarah’s day at reduced cost if places are available. Do let us know if you are interested in one or both days.

It is a very civilised 10am start both days and we aim to finish by 4.30pm.

If you have any questions about the course, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

email:  Vicki@babyconfidence.co.uk   telephone: 07960611987 or 0208 605 9125

May 4th, 2010 | Tags: Antenatal, baby skills, birth skills, TENS machine | Category: babyconfidence | Leave a comment

Held in Earlsfield between 09.45  & 11.45, this two-hour session introduces you & your baby to the world of proper food!

When to start? What to give your baby & at which feeds?  These questions & many more will be answered in a session which is 50% theory & 50% practice in the kitchen!

A pack of notes will be given to you to accompany the session & to take away with you – so no need to take notes.

My approach is traditional. Starting off with easy to digest, pureed foods, introducing finger foods, moving on to mashed up versions of family meals. 

To book your place contact Vicki on 07960 611 987 or email vicki@babyconfidence.co.uk.

Please see the course details page for more information on other courses available from babyconfidence.

April 25th, 2010 | Tags: baby food, starting solids | Category: babyconfidence | Leave a comment

Week four looks at “Sleep Clinic” on the Baby Breakfast Club

March 29th, 2010 | Tags: Baby Breakfast Club, babyconfidence, GMTV, The Baby Breakfast Club, Vicki Scott | Category: Baby Breakfast Club, Baby Sleep, babyconfidence | Leave a comment

Week three looks at “Baby Milestones” on the Baby Breakfast Club

March 20th, 2010 | Tags: Baby Breakfast Club, babyconfidence, GMTV, The Baby Breakfast Club, Vicki Scott | Category: Baby Breakfast Club, babyconfidence | Leave a comment

First Aid got off to a great start  -thank you to those who came along to Jane & Emma’s first courses here, here is some of the feedback received so far
“course content was great, and Emma was fab”
“well worth it, I will be recommending it to others”
“useful & relevant – Jane was approachable & informative”

The first course Paediatric First Aid and Common Newborn Medical Problems has been designed to cover a lot of the issues and conditions which can cause anxiety when you’re about to be a parent for the first time-or have a very small baby already. The course covers everything from SIDS prevention (cot death) through to vomiting, blood in nappies, breathing problems and of course resuscitation and life support. This course is led by a Consultant in Emergency Medicine and is invaluable in late pregnancy or baby’s early weeks as a real confidence boost. I have to admit even I was a little nervous when I first brought my baby home and would have found this very reassuring!

Cost per person £75.

The second course on offer is Paediatric First Aid for the First Year and Beyond. Led by a Registered Nurse and member of the Association of First Aiders with 20 years experience. You are in very capable hands to learn all about how to deal with any situations you may find yourself in as your baby thinks about becoming mobile, such as falls, head injuries, choking, bleeding, burns, paediatric resuscitation  and much more.

Cost per person   £75.

Both courses are 3 hours in duration, held in Earlsfield SW18 and have the benefit of a babysitter here to help with babies who are not yet crawling.
Cost £75 per person (including a handy book to take home) 

Multiple dates available – please contact Vicki@babyconfidence.co.uk or call 07960 611987

March 15th, 2010 | Tags: baby first aid, babyconfidence, first aid courses for babies | Category: babyconfidence | Leave a comment

Held in Earlsfield between 09.45 and 11.45, this two-hour session introduces you & your baby to the world of proper food!

When to start? What to give your baby & at which feeds?  These questions & many more will be answered in a session which is 50% theory & 50% practice in the kitchen!

A pack of notes will be given to you to accompany the session & to take away with you – so no need to take notes.

My approach is traditional. Starting off with easy to digest, pureed foods, introducing finger foods, moving on to mashed up versions of family meals. 

To book your place contact Vicki on 07960 611 987 or email vicki@babyconfidence.co.uk.

Please see the course details page for more information on other courses available from babyconfidence.

March 13th, 2010 | Category: babyconfidence courses | Leave a comment

The new Birth & Baby Skills course is an opportunity for expectant mums and their birth partners to learn many valuable skills to help them during labour and birth (no matter which type of delivery you have, or are planning), and many more valuable skills to help you through the early days, weeks and months with your new baby.

The course is led by myself  and a friend and former client Sarah Nosworthy who is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist and founder of Maternally Fit.

Day 1 Baby Skills covers understanding your newborn and his needs, breast and bottle feeding, skin care and bathing, soothing and settling to sleep and much more.

Day 2 – Birth Skills includes proven pain management skills to help you through labour & delivery including movement, breathing, visualisation, vocalisation and other techniques.

The course is held over two consecutive Sundays at Cupcake in Wandsworth-the private spa for expectant & new mums, a lovely environment to spend some quality time preparing for your baby’s arrival.

2 day Intensive Course with partners.
Sundays 11th and 18th July 10am-4.30pm
at Cupcake Wandsworth
£200 per couple

Please contact Vicki@babyconfidence.co.uk or call 07960 611987

March 13th, 2010 | Category: babyconfidence | Leave a comment

Week two looks at “Giving Birth” on the Baby Breakfast Club

You can also read through the accompanying notes and see more information on The Baby Breakfast Club at GMTV

February 1st, 2010 | Tags: GMTV, The Baby Breakfast Club | Category: Baby Breakfast Club, giving birth | Leave a comment