Best for Baby | Expert Baby Advice & Support for Overwhelmed Mums

In this episode, Lisa shares the practical tips that completely changed her own experience of becoming a mum. From easing pregnancy nausea to making the first postpartum poo less frightening, preventing meconium from sticking to your baby's skin, avoiding nappy rash, and creating stress-free nappy changing routines, these are the simple hacks she recommends to every new parent. Whether you&ap...

If you've been doing everything "right" and your baby's head shape still isn't improving, this episode is for you. In the final episode of our Head Shape Miniseries, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant explains why some babies respond quickly to repositioning and exercises while others need additional support. You'll learn the biggest factors that influenc...

Are you doing everything you can to improve your baby's flat head syndrome but still not seeing the progress you hoped for? In this episode of The Best for Baby Podcast , paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant explains the three most common mistakes parents unknowingly make when trying to correct flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly and brachycephaly) . Building on last week's epis...

Download my free Flat Head Syndrome Quick Start Guide here! Have you noticed a flat spot on your baby's head? Does your baby always turn their head to one side? Are you worried about plagiocephaly and wondering whether it will correct itself? In this first episode of my Baby Flat Head Syndrome mini-series, I explain exactly what parents need to know about plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, flat sp...

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 re...

What happens after the midwives leave and the reality of motherhood begins? As new mums, we have all been through those moments where you feel isolated, unheard and unseen. You are "happy" to put your needs second (or third, or fourth...) as long as your baby is well. This isn't always the best way, but how do we create an environment where mum can thrive as well as the new baby, de...

Are babies really more exposed to microplastics than adults? In this eye-opening episode of the Best for Baby Podcast , paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant explores the growing concern around microplastics in babies’ environments and what parents can realistically do to reduce exposure without stress, guilt, or perfectionism. From baby bottles and food pouches to clothing, toys, nurser...

Confused about tummy time? Worried about tummy naps after scary headlines or conflicting advice online? In this episode of the Best for Baby Podcast , paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant explains what tummy time actually is, why it matters for your baby’s development, and how supervised daytime tummy naps may fit safely into your routine. After recent conversations around infant sleep...

Breastfeeding is often described as “natural”—but for many mums, it’s anything but easy. In this episode, I’m joined by lactation consultant and paediatric nurse Michelle Kuteyi of the Baby Care Consultancy, who shares clear, practical strategies to help you feel confident feeding your baby, whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or combining both. We cover everything from painful latch and...

In this episode of the Best For Baby Podcast , I’m joined by experienced doula Emma Inglefield, founder of By Your Side Doula , to explore how doulas can completely transform your pregnancy, birth, and postnatal experience. If you’ve ever felt anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure about childbirth, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s truly possible. Emma shares what a doula actually does, ho...

Worried about tongue tie, breastfeeding struggles, tummy time, or your baby’s head shape? Learn practical, expert advice from an osteopath on how to support your baby’s development and your recovery after birth. In this episode, Lisa is joined by Stephanie James, founder of The Osteoperformance Clinic in London. Stephanie explains how the body is deeply interconnected and why gentle, hands-on ther...

In this final episode of our hypermobility mini-series, we’re talking about what happens after your hypermobile child starts walking. Many parents think hypermobility is something babies “grow out of”, but this episode explains why symptoms often become more obvious once children start nursery or school. If your child trips a lot, complains of leg pain at night, struggles with coordination, or see...

Is your baby not standing yet? Refusing to put their feet down? Walking on their toes? Or just feeling very floppy compared to other babies? In this episode of the Best For Baby Podcast, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa  continues the hypermobility series and explains what happens next as hypermobile babies get older and why many of them struggle with standing, walking, trips and falls. If you list...

Is your baby unusually flexible or “double-jointed”? Maybe their legs flop out like a frog when lying down… Maybe they struggle with tummy time… Or perhaps they’re not rolling, sitting or crawling yet and you’re starting to worry. In this episode of the Best For Baby Podcast , paediatric physiotherapist Lisa explains hypermobility in babies: what it is, why it happens, and how it can affect your b...

Starting solids, baby sleep, choking risks and sleep training are some of the most debated topics in parenting, and the amount of conflicting advice online can leave parents feeling anxious and overwhelmed. In this episode of the Best for Baby Podcast, Lisa continues her conversation with physician Dr. Kaliley Buller, who is passionate about helping parents understand what is actually normal in th...

Part 1 with Dr Kailey Buller, Emergency Physician, Labour and Delivery Doctor. Today’s episode might genuinely be one of the most important conversations we’ve ever had on The Best For Baby Podcast. If you’ve ever sat awake at night wondering… Is this normal? Should I take my baby to A&E? Am I overreacting — or missing something serious? …then this episode is for you. I’m joined by emergency p...

Is it anxiety… exhaustion… or something more? In this deeply personal episode, Lisa shares her shocking diagnosis of Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition that causes an overactive thyroid, and explains why it’s so often missed in new mums. Thyroid conditions, including postpartum thyroiditis, are surprisingly common in the first year after having a baby. Yet many symptoms are dismissed as...

In this episode of The Best For Baby Podcast , paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant explores the real reasons so many neurotypical babies are struggling with early development – even without any medical diagnosis. From tummy time fears to modern baby equipment, we dive into how everyday parenting practices may unintentionally impact milestones like rolling, sitting, crawling and walking...

In this end-of-year episode of the Best For Baby Podcast , paediatric physiotherapist Lisa shares her personal journey and explains how to support baby development naturally through connection, positioning, and parent-led care. This episode explores Lisa’s path from training in South Africa to working in intensive care and private hospitals in London, and how these experiences shaped her approach...

In this episode, Lisa answers one of the most common questions parents ask: Does my baby need to crawl?  Lisa also breaks down the real developmental benefits of crawling, why some babies skip it entirely, and when (and if!) you should be concerned. She explains typical crawling patterns, unusual crawling styles, bottom shuffling and bunny hopping, and how these relate to your baby’s muscle tone,...

Promoting Confidence, Calm and Independence in Children, without the "Mum Guilt". In this thought-provoking episode, Lisa dives into the Continuum Concept , the influential 1975 book by Jean Liedloff, and explores how its ideas compare to modern parenting. Lisa unpacks what the book gets right, what doesn’t apply to today’s families, and how parents can take gentle, grounding lessons fro...

In this final episode of the gross motor miniseries, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa walks you through exactly how to support your baby’s physical development between 9 and 12 months. If your baby is rolling, sitting with some balance, pushing up on extended arms, and starting to get mobile on their tummy, this episode gives you the precise activities that help them progress toward crawling, kneel...

In this episode of the Best for Baby Podcast , paediatric physiotherapist Lisa  guides you through her favourite, development-boosting activities for babies aged 6–9 months. This stage is a major turning point where babies begin to roll with purpose, build core strength, explore through movement, and prepare for crawling. Lisa explains exactly what your baby should be able to do before starting th...

In today’s episode, Lisa shares physiotherapy-based baby development activities designed specifically for the 3–6 month baby development stage. This episode is packed with simple, practical exercises that support your baby's gross motor skills, tummy time tolerance, rolling, head control, and sitting. Rather than focusing on age alone, Lisa teaches you how to assess your baby’s motor mileston...

Just added: Click here to purchase the accompanying guide! Introducing the latest Miniseries that will teach you exactly how to boost your baby's development in their first year of life! In this, the first episode of the miniseries, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant shares simple, science-backed activities to support your baby’s development in the first three months — often call...