SERVICES
General Practitioner
FIRST
APPOINTMENT
The first appointment will be 60 minutes to 90 minutes. This allows time for a thorough assessment of mother, baby and family dynamics, which is essential to identify any medical problems which may be contributing to your baby’s sleep issues or unsettled behaviour.
You will leave The Happy Baby Clinic with information regarding an age appropriate routine, basic settling techniques, and a sleep diary to complete. You will also be given any necessary referrals for investigations or specialist reviews.
SECOND APPOINTMENT
The second and subsequent appointments will be 30 minutes, to assess progress, discuss results of investigations, and provide a plan to follow at home. Occasionally, if the family and doctor agree it is needed, an inpatient stay at a sleep school may be recommended, with subsequent follow-up at The Happy Baby Clinic.
NEWBORN
SUPPORT
Having a new baby is an amazing, but also challenging time. The first three months are often the hardest. The sleep deprivation, combined with the sudden responsibility of caring for a tiny human 24 hours a day, can feel overwhelming.
If you feel that you are struggling, or would simply like some clarification or general advice, book an appointment for your baby. Our general practitioners will complete a newborn check, followed by relevant advice regarding sleep, feeding, settling, or any specific concerns you may have.
Home Visits
Some families benefit from sleep and settling support in the home. Make a booking with one of our doctors at The Happy Baby Clinic to determine if this is appropriate for your baby. Home visits are conducted by an experienced sleep and settling nurse.
We also offer.....
Book a Snoo Smart Sleeper
The Happy Baby Clinic is now offering the SNOO Smart Baby Sleeper for hire. Created by celebrated paediatrician Dr.Harvey Karp, the SNOO is the worlds smartest and safest baby bed! It can be used to settle your baby from birth to six months.
Included with the SNOO:
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Three Snoo swaddles to use (small, medium and large)
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One Snoo mattress protector
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Two Snoo bassinet sheets
Newborn Behavioural Observation (NBO) appointment
The Newborn Behavioural Observation is an opportunity for parents to get to know theirs baby's communication style, needs and preferences. It is used to foster the early parent infant relationship.
During an NBO session, we use a set of tools and observations together with parents, to interpret your baby’s signs, movements and responses. This helps parents better understand their infant and provide the support they need.
Observations include the infants:
● Capacity to habituate to light and sound (sleep protection)
● Motor tone and activity level
● Capacity for self-regulation (including crying and consoling)
● Response to stress (infant’s threshold for stimulation)
● Visual, auditory, and social-interactive capacities
The NBO can be completed on babies from birth to three months.
An NBO assessment can provide parents with valuable information to understand their babies
behaviour and be responsive to their needs