Deborah Watson - Newborn and Mothercrafting Advisor

02/07/2022

14/02/2020

Hi all!
Sorry I have been MIA lately...how is everyone doing?

Happy Valentine's Day to you and your bubs ❤️❤️❤️

22/12/2019

Staying hydrated...
A small matter...but oh, sooo important!
Whether you are pregnant, or mum to little ones...looking after YOU is so very important!
And it's the simple things, like drinking enough fluids, that can make the difference between getting through your day, and getting the most out of your day!
Dehydration can affect your body in so many ways...
Fatigue
Headaches
Lightheadedness
Difficulty making decisions
Dry lips
Constipation

In this current weather situation, keeping up your fluids is soo important!

Tips for staying hydrated...
Keep a water bottle handy, sip often.
Put ice in all your drinks...
Make a jug of ice fruit tea and keep in the fridge...
Put a drip or two of Lemon essential oil, or Wild Orange/Grapefruit in your glass of water in the morning...
Big glass of water every time you feed baby!
Big glass of water with meals...
Big glass water handy whilst cooking dinner...
Keep water bottle by your bed overnight.

How do YOU keep up your fluids??

02/12/2019

Protecting your unborn baby from Whooping Cough is one of the simplest things you can do during pregnancy...making sure you are vaccinated against Pertussis, ensures you develop antibodies, which are passed on to baby.
It is also very important that anyone coming into contact with baby before baby's 6 week vaccinations, is vaccinated against Pertussis/Whooping Cough as well.

With only a third of pregnant Queensland women getting vaccinated, doctors worry that cases of whooping cough in newborns will continue to spike across the state.

01/12/2019

We do our children a disservice, when we organise and plan all their time for them...let them be, to develop their own skills and imagination

Times have changed, and we're all a lot more stressed out because of it. But it can be avoided.

29/11/2019

Looking for unique Christmas gifts??
Check out Buyftomthebush...and how about these??

Reusable swimmer nappies $15.95 available at https://www.facebook.com/funkimunkiinverell/ in Inverell, NSW. Have a browse on their page and explore lots of natural and organic products (for the pantry, wardrobe and and household). Shop online at www.funkimunki.com.au or message them directly for more info.

22/11/2019

Very interesting... And makes so much sense! When my eldest was a toddler, he had terrible recurrent tonsillitis, and I got to know when he was getting sick because his behaviour would go "off" a day or two prior...probably due to the swelling in his airways! And it all resolved after they were removed.
Something to think about...

14/11/2019

Hello to all my followers, and thank you for your support as I get this venture up and running!
I am looking at running some events next year, some small group sessions, with some discussion and learning - practical strategies, hints and tips - and I wanted to get your input...

What topics would YOU like to hear about and discuss? What are YOUR needs? We can do sessions on sleep (both baby and you as parents), nutrition, self care, mental health, first aid, ...and of course essential oils and natural low chemical household products.

Tell me what you would like, either in comments, or message me... I am open to (almost!) anything!!

13/11/2019

What a beautiful Christmas gift idea this is, for a new Mum...and you aren't just giving to her...
All the sales of DoTERRA's Rose Lotion and Hope Touch blend go to their Healing Hands Foundation!
Both are $26, and contain 100% pure essential oils.

Contact me for details, and tick another gift or two, off your list 🌹

12/11/2019

We need to be mindful of the chemicals we use everyday. Just because it's on a Supermarket shelf, doesn't mean it's safe.
Our wee babies have sensitive skin, that can absorb anything you put on it.

A natural, safe and cheap alternative for commercial fabric softeners, is plain white vinegar and a few drops of Lavender essential oil!

04/11/2019

When you need some help to promote a restful sleep, consider giving essential oils a go. You can get your own DoTERRA Wholesale account, and receive 25% off everything.
Enrol with a Bedtime Bliss Wellness Box...it contains all the oils you could need for you and Bub to get some good sleep.
Also a beautiful gift for a new Mum!
This Wellness Box contains 5 beautiful oils plus a fractionated coconut oil so you can dilute for baby's sensitive skin.

Send me a message, and I can show you how to get this beautiful box of lovely oils!

04/11/2019

SLEEP is a dirty word when you have a new baby! Everyone knows it... but what can you do about it?

Babies don't sleep for long periods when they are very young, for several reasons. They have smaller bellies, so they need feeding more often. They haven't developed a "Circadian Rhythm" yet - ie they haven't learnt daytime from nighttime. And their sleep cycle is shorter.

As a new parent, it is really important to get some sleep WHEN YOU CAN! This means... LEAVE the dishes in the sink a little longer, go lie down when baby nods off... ASK that trusted visitor to sit with baby for a bit, while you go have a Power-Nap... Pump some milk/Prepare a bottle for night-time and get your partner to do the feed - remember, share the parenting!

Power Napping is GOOD for you! Research shows that short naps during the day can be beneficial for your mental alertness, your mood and your general wellbeing. Even a 10 minute Power Nap can do wonders! (I worked Nightshift for many years, and I can tell you, I SURVIVED on Power Naps!)

Don't feel guilty! You aren't being lazy. You are taking care of YOU...so that you can care for your little one.

So go do it. Turn off your phone. Close the blinds. Lie down and close your eyes. It may take a bit of practice to actually nod off... but keep practicing!