Baby Banter with Nicole Pates

Taryn, owner of FitRight HQ and womens health physiotherapist answers our questions about our pelvic floor after pregnancy & birth; when & why should you see a womens health physio? understanding the difference between a womens health physio and other physios what questions are good to ask in your appointment? abdominal separation incontinence prolapse painful sex Gain access to 250+ play...

Join me today on Baby Banter to chat with Alison, a mum of 2, on the ups and downs of managing outdoor play with a toddler on a newborn. It can be HARD and Alison generously shares her favourite activities and tips to help you. We also chat about when others around you, such as grandparents, are not as keen on outdoor/risky play and how her family is working through this. * please note we use Aust...

Join us in month 8 as we chat about crawling & sitting.. when do babies start crawling? how do we know they are working there way towards crawling? when should we you check in? how can you support your little ones development? We also chat early language development, risky play and Toy Libraries! Gain access to 250+ play ideas, comprehensive milestone masterclasses, webinars by paediatric expe...

Gio & Seb are now 8 months earthside and 2 months into starting solids. Monique & Helen ask our expert guest, paediatric dietitian and founder of Baby Mealtimes, Dr Kyla Smith, all the mealtime questions... Is he eating enough? I am so stress about allergies, what is your best advice? What is the best way to introduce new foods? How do we move on from testing the waters to meals, and when?...

Join Nicole Pates on Baby Banter Podcast as she delves into the captivating world of ‘Risky Play’. Separating myths from facts, Nicole explores the benefits, challenges, and importance of embracing this concept in a child's development. Get ready for thought-provoking discussions and expert insights. Gain access to over a hundred play ideas, comprehensive masterclasses, webinars by paediatric...

Join Nicole Pates on Baby Banter Podcast as she delves into the captivating world of ‘Risky Play’. In this episode Nicole is joined by Cath Fitzhardinge (Instagram handle @cathfitz_OT ) to chat about how to set up your backyard to encourage outdoor and risky play. Find out more about Cath here https://www.cathfitzot.com.au/contact Gain access to over a hundred play ideas, comprehensive masterclass...

Welcome to Baby Banter podcast! It's that time again as we step into the studio for Month 7. Here with us today are Monique and Helen, two remarkable first-time superstar moms. exploring the questions that might have crossed your mind—those you'd ask your friends, wonder about quietly, or even type into the endless abyss of Google. Gain access to 250+ play ideas, comprehensive milestone ma...

This episode is brought by Sick Happens. ⁠ Nicole Pates, Monique and Helen, continue their journey sharing raw motherhood tales. Today, joining our group of moms, the exceptional Peppy! She is a seasoned nurse empowering parents through Sick Happens. With 15 years of experience, Peppy guides on managing child illnesses confidently. Get ready for expert insights, navigating sick kids, and embracing...

Welcome back to Baby Banter, your podcast for all things baby play and development. I'm Nicole Pates, your host, a pediatric physiotherapist, and a proud mom to two wonderful kiddos. Today, we have a special treat for you as we're coming to you live from the studio with some adorable company. In the studio, we have Monique and her sweet little one, Gio, who's soundly asleep, and we&#39...

Welcome back to Baby Banter, your podcast for all things baby play and development. I'm Nicole Pates, your host, a pediatric physiotherapist, and a proud mom to two wonderful kiddos. Today, we have a special treat for you as we're coming to you live from the studio with some adorable company. In the studio, we have Monique and her sweet little one, Gio, who's soundly asleep, and we&#39...

In month 4 Earth-side we are preparing for solids and special guest Dr Kyla, paediatric dietitian, is here to answer all of Monique and Helen's questions when to start, how to start, why to start...  Dr Kyla is founder of Baby Mealtimes, a subscription database filled with balanced meal inspiration, recipes, finger food ideas and a step-by-step guide to introducing solids, all designed to make...

Host Nicole Pates chats with Monique & Helen, 2 first time mums as their boys hit 4 months old about what's normal, play ideas, outdoor and risky play at 4 months, mouthing and reflux.  Free Positioning & play for Reflux guide [DOWNLOAD HERE] Gain access to 250+ play ideas, a comprehensive masterclass, webinars by paediatric experts, helpful resources, a supportive community, and every...

Join us for an exciting episode of Baby Banter as we reunite with Helen and Monique celebrating three wonderful months Earthside! With Gio (Monique’s baby) nestled on my lap, we reflect on the conclusion of the fourth trimester and that precious newborn bubble. Oh, how time flies, and it's truly bittersweet bidding farewell to those long, sleepy days. But fear not, as we eagerly embrace the sw...

Join us for an exciting episode of Baby Banter as we reunite with Helen and Monique celebrating three wonderful months Earthside! With Gio (Monique’s baby) nestled on my lap, we reflect on the conclusion of the fourth trimester and that precious newborn bubble. Oh, how time flies, and it's truly bittersweet bidding farewell to those long, sleepy days. But fear not, as we eagerly embrace the sw...

Join us for an exciting episode of Baby Banter as we reunite with Helen and Monique celebrating three wonderful months Earthside! With Gio (Monique’s baby) nestled on my lap, we reflect on the conclusion of the fourth trimester and that precious newborn bubble. Oh, how time flies, and it's truly bittersweet bidding farewell to those long, sleepy days. But fear not, as we eagerly embrace the sw...

Join us for 2 months earth side as we chat about visual development, play, tummy time, containers, baby swimming, reaching development and preparing for Vaccinations with special guest Amanda Zaffino, Child Life Therapist from Prepared for Care. Gain access to 250+ play ideas, a comprehensive masterclass, webinars by paediatric experts, helpful resources, a supportive community, and everything you...

Join us for 2 months earth side as we chat about how life is going, feeding and bottle feeding tips with IBCLC Sarah Koken from Western Kids Health, your baby's gut health, outdoor play, asking for help, and the reality of parenting. Gain access to 250+ play ideas, comprehensive milestone masterclasses, webinars by paediatric experts, helpful resources, a supportive community, and everything you n...

Join Nicole Pates on Baby Banter Podcast as she simplifies your role in supporting your baby or toddler in Risky Play. Nicole outlines the key easy and practical steps you can take as a parent or caregiver to build your child's confidence and capabilities in adventurous play.  Gain access to over a hundred play ideas, comprehensive masterclasses, webinars by paediatric experts, helpful resourc...

Join Nicole Pates on Baby Banter Podcast as she simplifies your role in supporting your baby or toddler in Risky Play. Nicole outlines the key easy and practical steps you can take as a parent or caregiver to build your child's confidence and capabilities in adventurous play.  Gain access to over a hundred play ideas, comprehensive masterclasses, webinars by paediatric experts, helpful resourc...

Nicole, Monique and Helen sit down and chat with Katie Parker, social worker Katie Parker is a social worker, parent educator and Becoming Us facilitator to share their experiences in how parenting has shaped and changed their relationship. Nicole shares her journey as a first time parent, her mental health and how it impacted her relationship. Katie provide strategies for improving communication,...

Join Nicole Pates on Baby Banter Podcast for an eye-opening discussion in the third part of the Risky Play miniseries. In this episode, we delve into the world of Risky Play and explore the different types that are relevant for babies and toddlers. But before we dive into the details, let's remember one crucial aspect - Risky Play is unique to each child, and there's no one-size-fits-all a...

Special guest Tara Del Borrello joins Nicole, Monique and Helen to share the amazing influence of music on your babies brain & development and some simple ways to bring more music into your home. Helen and Mon also throw their regular "is this normal?" questions to Nicole about Seb & Gio's development - rolling, working towards crawling and "is it ok to practice sitting?...

Join Nicole Pates on Baby Banter Podcast as she simplifies your role in supporting your baby or toddler in Risky Play. Nicole outlines the key easy and practical steps you can take as a parent or caregiver to build your child's confidence and capabilities in adventurous play. Gain access to over a hundred play ideas, comprehensive masterclasses, webinars by paediatric experts, helpful resource...

Join Nicole Pates on Baby Banter Podcast as she delves into the captivating world of ‘Risky Play.’ What do you do when your little one has a fall, bumps their elbow or grazes their knee? Is it ok to say "you're ok!" Listen in as Nic delves into how we feel and process pain and why it is important / how to step back and support your little one in these times Gain access to over a hund...

Join Nicole Pates on Baby Banter Podcast for an eye-opening discussion in the third part of the Risky Play miniseries. In this episode, we delve into the world of Risky Play and explore the different types that are relevant for babies and toddlers. But before we dive into the details, let's remember one crucial aspect - Risky Play is unique to each child, and there's no one-size-fits-all a...