Best for Baby | Expert Baby Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Mums
This go-to podcast for new parents offers expert advice, practical tips, and thoughtful discussions about all things baby-related!
New parents will be armed and ready to tackle any niggling or overwhelming concerns they may have about their babies.
Hosted by a paediatric physiotherapist (and mum!) with more than 20 years experience working with babies and children, this podcast dives into the unique challenges and joys of caring for newborns and infants.
Have you been googling any of the following?
* How to do tummy time?
* Should I swaddle my newborn?
* How to fix a flat head in babies
* Why won't my baby sleep?
* Reasons for late walking in babies
* What is hypermobility?
Google no more! Whether you're a first time parent or adding to your family, Best for Baby will answer all your baby questions.
With real-life tips, interviews with healthcare professionals and parents, this podcast empowers parents with the knowledge they need to give their baby the best start in life.
Tune in weekly for thoughtful advice and support, tailored to help you navigate your baby's first year with confidence and ease.
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Best for Baby | Expert Baby Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Mums
E 9: How to Do Infant Massage at Home, and why!
In this episode, Lisa dives into the beautiful world of baby massage — exploring how this simple, soothing practice can calm your baby, deepen your bond, and even boost development. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and research from developmental psychologist Dr. Tiffany Field, Lisa breaks down the benefits of baby massage, explains how to do infant massage safely, when you can start, and which oils to use (and which to avoid).
You’ll discover how baby massage:
- Helps both baby and parent relax through parasympathetic activation
- Improves sleep, digestion, and weight gain in underweight infants
- Supports cognitive, motor, and speech development
- Boosts bonding, confidence, and calmness for parents
- Can fit easily into your day — even just a few minutes after a nappy change!
Lisa also shares practical tips on:
- Simple massage routines you can do at home
- Safe oils like coconut, sunflower, or olive oil
- How to adapt massage for newborns and preterm babies
- When not to massage (like during fussiness or right after a feed)
Plus, you can get the link to her free baby leg massage video to help you get started here!
Connect with Lisa here.
Connect with Lisa here!
For help on:
Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!
Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!