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These step-by-step guides can help you master essential child care skills and techniques such as breastfeeding, CPR, bathing and healthy mealtimes.
They're great to print and stick on the fridge as a reference for you and your partner.
 
  • How to wrap your baby

    How to wrap your baby 

    Wrapping helps some newborns feel snug and secure for sleep. It also stops her arms from jerking in reflex and waking her up. This guide show how to wrap your baby.
     
  • Sleeping tips that may help prevent SIDS

    Guide to safe sleeping 

    The way you put your baby to sleep may help decrease the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). This guide shows sleeping positions which may minimise the risk.
     
  • How to resuscitate your child

    CPR (resuscitation) for children 

    When a child stops breathing, a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions may help revive them. This guide shows how to perform CPR on a child.
     
  • How to resuscitate your baby

    CPR (resuscitation) for babies 

    When a baby stops breathing, a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions may help revive them. This guide shows how to perform CPR on a baby.
     
  • When your child is choking

    How to stop choking 

    When a child is choking and can't get their breath, this step-by-step guide shows how to clear the obstruction.
     
  • Baby massage

    Baby massage 

    Massaging your baby is a special way of bonding that can soothe you both. This guide shows you some techniques.
     
  • Changing a disposable nappy

    Changing nappies 

    What's the best, least messy way to change a nappy? This guide has some of the answers.

     
  • Bathing newborn - in pictures

    Bathing a newborn 

    It takes some practise to bath a newborn with confidence. This guide will help you through the process step by step.

     
  • Breastfeeding positions - in pictures

    Breastfeeding positions 

    Comfort is a big factor when it comes to daily feeds and this guide suggests some different breastfeeding positions for you and baby to try.
     
  • Breastfeeding techniques - in pictures

    Breastfeeding techniques 

    From stimulating the rooting reflex to attaching to the breast, this guide offers tips on techniques that can make breastfeeding more successful.

     
  • Ideas for solids

    Homemade baby food 

    When baby is ready for solids, you can prepare your own homemade baby food using fresh ingredients.
     
  • Finger food

    Finger foods 

    Mealtime pleasers for toddlers who are on their cutlery training wheels.
     
  • Fruit illustration

    Food portions 

    This healthy eating guide shows food portions by size rather than measurement — so no more confusion about what and how much to feed kids.
     
  • Meals in minutes

    Meals in minutes 

    Quick dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.