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The Baby Expo’s aim is to not only introduce parents to the products out there to make their lives easier but to also educate and inform them so that they can be even better superheroes then they already are.
As such, 2010 sees the continuation of our workshop programs in all three cities. The Baby Expo has invited a number of key speakers to address parents at the expo and booking is not required. However, seating is limited, and it is suggested that you come early to avoid disappointment. Our experts are well known and respected within their various industries and are looking forward to chatting with you at the expos.
Sugendhree Reddy Sugendhree is passionate about encouraging South Africans to develop a habit of saving. Topic: Prepare for parenting through proper financial planning Top tips: 1. There is no better time to get to grip with your finances than when planning a family Doctor, engineer, or physicist - wherever destiny takes your child, the one certainty is that money will be needed to help him or her reach their dreams. The best way of making sure that the money is available when needed is by beginning to save. It’s a simple decision and one that can secure a baby’s future. 2. Instill a savings culture in your child from an early age We usually first introduce our children and grandchildren to the idea of saving with the age-old piggy bank. This is where we can teach our little ones to save with a goal, perhaps for stickers or a toy that they have been eyeing at the corner shop. Encourage children to put away money they get as gifts from relatives, and to save the seemingly insignificant coins, impressing on them that these coins when added up will get them that so-wanted item. 3. Save. Save. Save. It’s critical for your financial well-being, and that of your family’s The first step to determining how to save money is to be completely honest with yourself and critically examine where your money is going. Take the time to record every cent you spend over a period of three months. Looking back at these records, you will find areas of spend that can be converted into savings.
Sister Marlette Visagie - Topic: Safety in the home Sister Marlette Visagie is passionate about empowering childminders with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to take care of a baby or toddler with the required skills and love. Having obtained a B.Soc.Sc(Nursing) and an Advanced University Diploma in Management and Education specializing in paediatric nursing since 1997, been a registered Heartsaver CPR instructor has allowed this mother of two in helping mothers to have greater peace of mind when leaving their most precious possession with a childminder. Sister Marlette provides parents with the necessary skills to handle most emergencies as well as minor first aid, aiming at alleviating stress and making parenthood a joyful experience. Her courses are offered in Zulu and English. Top Tips: · Look at each room to see the possible risks areas and make sure these are eliminated. · The kiddie-lock is vital for all the rooms- especially the lower cupboards · Always make sure that the handles on the pots when cooking are turned in so the little one doesn’t pull it · Equip yourself and your child minder with a CPR and First Aid course- this is could prove vital for the mishaps and accidents in the household.
Virginia Oosthuizen – Topic: Creating a Supportive Birth Environment My life has always centred on the day I would become a midwife and then after school my choices changed and I went into a commercial business field. After marring young and spending many years working, I made the choice to pursue my passion. I am currently working in a labour ward with mums and babies as a certified doula and have many years of experience working with babies. I thrive on what I do and spend hours working with mums in labour, quietly giving them the courage and strength to stay relaxed while in labour. I have private doula mums and babies who keep me very busy. I am married and a mother to five children, 2 dogs both Jack Russell’s and 1 Siamese cat. Doing what you love is the best thing in the whole world!!! It is called “Passion”.
Top Tips: 1. Creating infant-mother attachment and its importance in the first moments of life 2. Doulas show the fathers what they could do to help the mother 3. Establishing the needs for a supportive birth environment is vital to prepare prior the birth
Liz Victor – Topic: Learning Through Play Liz holds a HDE as well as a FED with Remedial Education. She is has done courses in Infant message and is an advanced BabyGym instructor. Liz is constantly involved in research to upgrade and maintain the quality of the programmes that Toptots has become famous for. The Toptots programme has been well researched and was developed by owner Liz Victor. In conjunction with specialists she built Toptots into the leading Early Childhood development programme that it is today.
Top Tips: 1. Relax a little and let your toddler explore the environment you can always clean up later 2. Forget about expensive toys they love the boxes and household items more. Look at everyday items in a different way 3. Teach your toddler the small lessons in life so they can cope with the bigger ones later in life.
Amanda Martin Being a born and bred Kiwi, Amanda Martin pursued her nursing career in New Zealand 17 years ago. Very early on she developed a passion in caring for the neonatal (sick) infant and spent the next 11 years working and concentrating her studies in this area of nursing (both in New Zealand and England). Whilst in the UK, Amanda was fortunate to run a community branch of infant nursing which took her out of the clinical environment into the family homes. Here she was able to develop the skills necessary to care for and support those infants that required special early intervention. Since moving to South Africa in 2004, Amanda has continued to channel her nursing knowledge into the area of infant development. Currently she is on the medical advisory team for "Preemies for Africa" and runs a Nurse Training and Retail business with her husband. Amanda is committed to empowering parents through support and by giving practical advice. ‘Your’ Infants’ delicate Skin:
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