The Baby Playbook

• #42 How Do You Nourish Your Baby Without the Mealtime Stress? With Cat Dean

  In this episode of The Baby Playbook Podcast, we’re joined by nutritionist Cat Dean to dive into one of the biggest milestones in your baby’s first year — starting solids! Cat shares her expert insights on how to choose nutrient-dense foods to support your baby’s growth and development, plus practical tips for making mealtimes positive and low-stress for both you and your little one.We’ll cover: 🍎 The best first foods for your baby — and why nutrient density matters 🥑 How to introduce variety and flavor early on 🥣 Simple strategies for meal prep without feeling overwhelmed 🧡 Creating a calm, confident approach to feeding that supports lifelong healthy eating habitsWhether you’re just starting solids or looking to make family mealtimes smoother, this episode is full of reassuring, evidence-based advice to help you feel empowered and inspired in the kitchen.#TheBabyPlaybookPodcast #StartingSolids #BabyNutrition #CatDeanNutrition #NutrientDenseFoods #BabyLedWeaning #FeedingTips #HealthyBabies #StressFreeMealtimes #NewParentSupportLINKS:Follow Cat Dean Here: https://www.instagram.com/little.vegan.eats Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=enSubscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/Get your copy of MUM ADVICE (a great gift for an expecting friend!) here: https://heynikolinak.co/b/mumadvice Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

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• #41 Is Rest Even Possible with a Newborn? With Jazz Kostov

  In this episode of The Baby Playbook, we’re joined by sleep expert and experienced midwife Jazz Kostov, who shares practical, compassionate advice on how mums (and dads!) can optimise rest during the newborn phase. We talk about:Why sleep looks different in the fourth trimesterTips for maximising rest even with broken sleepHow to tune into your baby's natural rhythmsThe myth of "sleep when the baby sleeps"Creating realistic sleep goals for exhausted parentsWhether you're in the thick of newborn nights or preparing for what's to come, this episode is full of supportive insight to help you feel more rested – and a little more human – in those early weeks of parenting.🍼 Because good sleep isn't perfect – it's possible.#NewbornSleep #MumSleep #PostpartumRest #SleepDeprivedMum #NewParentLife #FourthTrimester #ParentingPodcast #RealParentingTalkLINKS:Enter out giveaway here: www.heynikolinak.coFollow Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=enSubscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/Get your copy of MUM ADVICE (a great gift for an expecting friend!) here: https://heynikolinak.co/b/mumadvice Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

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• #40 Is It Possible to Leave the House and Still Get Good Naps? With Jazz Kostov

  In this episode of The Baby Playbook Podcast, we're joined by baby sleep expert Jazz Kostov to talk all about baby sleep on the go — because life doesn’t stop when you have a baby, and neither should your ability to get out and enjoy it!Whether it’s a coffee run, a day out with friends, or a family road trip, we dive into practical strategies that help parents support healthy naps and sleep routines even when they're not at home. Jazz shares her top tips for managing naps in the pram, car, or carrier, as well as how to protect your baby’s sleep without becoming housebound.If you're a new parent who’s nervous about leaving the house for fear of “wrecking the nap,” this episode will give you the confidence and tools to make it work — for both you and your baby.#TheBabyPlaybookPodcast #BabySleepOnTheGo, #PramNaps#ParentingTips #NewParentLife #SleepSupportForParents #OnTheGoParenting #MomLife #DadLifeLINKS: Enter out giveaway here: www.heynikolinak.coFollow Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=enSubscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/Get your copy of MUM ADVICE (a great gift for an expecting friend!) here: https://heynikolinak.co/b/mumadvice Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 

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• #39 How Can Parents Build Trust with Childcare Educators? With Michelle Danguilan

  In this episode of The Baby Playbook Podcast, we sit down with experienced childcare and early learning educator Michelle Danguilan to talk about one of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of early childhood: the relationship between parents and their child’s carers.Michelle shares practical advice for building open, respectful communication with your child’s educators, why consistency and trust matter, and how parents can help their little ones feel emotionally safe and secure in a new care environment. From drop-off routines to managing separation anxiety, this conversation is full of helpful tips to support both you and your child through the transition into childcare.Whether you're preparing for your child’s first day or looking to strengthen an existing relationship with your centre, this episode will give you confidence and clarity on how to work with your child’s educators to create the best possible foundation for learning and care.#TheBabyPlaybookPodcast #ParentingTips #ChildcareAdvice #ParentEducatorRelationship #EarlyLearning #DaycareTransition #BuildingTrust #EmotionalSafety #PositiveParentingLINKS:Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=enSubscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/Get your copy of MUM ADVICE (a great gift for an expecting friend!) here: https://heynikolinak.co/b/mumadvice Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

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• #38 When Should We Start Talking to Kids About Consent? With Nicki Esler Gill

  In this episode, I sit down with author Nicki Esler Gill, the brilliant mind behind My Body, My Rules—a children’s book that introduces the vital concept of consent in an accessible and empowering way. We dive into why having conversations about consent early on is so important, how parents and caregivers can approach this topic with young children, and the best moments to start these discussions. If you’re looking for practical insights and thoughtful guidance on nurturing respect and boundaries from the very beginning, this episode is for you!LINKS:Follow Nicki here: https://www.instagram.com/nickieslergill/See all the books I love here: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/heynikolinak/list/1EQ245IXZMLR?ref_=aipsflist Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=enSubscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/Get your copy of MUM ADVICE (a great gift for an expecting friend!) here: https://heynikolinak.co/b/mumadvice Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge #ConsentForKids, #MyBodyMyRules, #ParentingTips, #EarlyEducation, #RespectAndBoundaries, and #TheBabyPlaybookPodcast

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