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
E25: 5 Modern day threats to your baby's health and development
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From Toxins and Poor Nutrition to Screen Time and Microplastics we are hard-up to keep our babies healthy and safe these days!! Join Lisa as she goes through what to believe (and what to do about ) this minefield of baby health topics.
Today's episode explores five modern parenting habits that may be affecting your baby's physical, cognitive and long-term health, often without us even realising it. Lisa shares practical insights to help parents make informed decisions without guilt or overwhelm.
Remember: this episode isn't about perfection. It's about awareness, small changes, and celebrating the wins.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
✔ Why babies are exposed to more microplastics than adults
✔ How microplastics may affect hormones, gut health and long-term wellbeing
✔ Why tummy time remains one of the most important activities for baby development
✔ The surprising ways baby equipment can delay movement milestones
✔ What the latest screen time recommendations say for babies and young children
✔ How screen time impacts learning, emotional regulation and social development
✔ The role ultra-processed foods may play in children's long-term health
✔ Why family mealtimes matter more than you might think
✔ Practical ways to reduce risks without adding stress to your parenting journey
The 5 Things Discussed in This Episode:
- Microplastics
- Lack of Tummy Time
- Overuse of Baby Equipment
- Screen Time
- Ultra-Processed Foods & Nutrition
Key Takeaway
Parenting in today's world is hard. The goal isn't perfection, it's making small, intentional changes that support your baby's development and long-term health.
Every tummy time session, screen-free meal, outdoor play opportunity, and nutritious food choice adds up.
Resources Mentioned
- Free Microplastics Reduction Checklist
- Head Shape Resources
- The Gentle Birth Method by Dr Gowri Motha
Connect With Lisa
If you have questions about your baby's development, head shape, tummy time, or movement milestones, reach out and connect. You're not meant to do this alone.
Connect with Lisa here!
For help on:
Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!
Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!