This week we’re joined by the beautiful Janelle, who shares her story with us on being a Mum of 4, and navigating her daughter Elsie’s diagnoses with Global Development Delay (GDD). 

Elsie is Janelle’s third child who was diagnosed with GDD when she was 2.5yrs old and has since also been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. Janelle shares on her social platforms a real and raw look into the challenges that raising a neurodiverse child can bring. Janelle has a passion on raising awareness of GDD and providing education on how others can support families in similar circumstances.

In this episode we chat about what GDD is, what signs Janelle noticed that led her to get Elsie checked, the balance of raising three other children with a neurodiverse sibling, what everyday life looks like with a child who has GDD, and so much more!

To follow Janelle and learn more about her journey, head to her instagram page: @janellejoy_ 

This week's sponsor: 

Our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand is sponsoring the podcast! The whole comfy koalas range is eco friendly, biodegradable and soft on little baby bums! 

With no cheap or irritating nasties (like some other wipes brands) the comfy koala eco wipes soothe & protect delicate skin, with Aloe, Jojoba and Vitamin E combined. And of course the Comfy Koalas nappies are eco-friendly, plant-based, with absolutely no nasties!! They’re kind on delicate little bums and much better for the planet than regular plastic nappies.

All packaging is compostable, and this amazing range can be delivered straight to your door as frequently as you like, meaning you never run out of nappies again! 

To shop our favourite nappy and wipes brand, Head to comfykoalas.com.au and use the code BB35 for an extra $35 off your first Monthly Box of Eco Nappies & Wipes (or Nappies only). That’s $94.95 (+FREE Shipping) for up to 214 nappies with 6 packs of wipes! *New subscribers only

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 

Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast

Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

This week we’re joined by the beautiful Janelle, who shares her story with us on being a Mum of 4, and navigating her daughter Elsie’s diagnoses with Global Development Delay (GDD). 
Elsie is Janelle’s third child who was diagnosed with GDD when she was 2.5yrs old and has since also been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. Janelle shares on her social platforms a real and raw look into the challenges that raising a neurodiverse child can bring. Janelle has a passion on raising awareness of GDD and providing education on how others can support families in similar circumstances.
In this episode we chat about what GDD is, what signs Janelle noticed that led her to get Elsie checked, the balance of raising three other children with a neurodiverse sibling, what everyday life looks like with a child who has GDD, and so much more!
To follow Janelle and learn more about her journey, head to her instagram page: @janellejoy_ 
This week's sponsor: 
Our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand is sponsoring the podcast! The whole comfy koalas range is eco friendly, biodegradable and soft on little baby bums! 
With no cheap or irritating nasties (like some other wipes brands) the comfy koala eco wipes soothe &amp; protect delicate skin, with Aloe, Jojoba and Vitamin E combined. And of course the Comfy Koalas nappies are eco-friendly, plant-based, with absolutely no nasties!! They’re kind on delicate little bums and much better for the planet than regular plastic nappies.
All packaging is compostable, and this amazing range can be delivered straight to your door as frequently as you like, meaning you never run out of nappies again! 
To shop our favourite nappy and wipes brand, Head to comfykoalas.com.au and use the code BB35 for an extra $35 off your first Monthly Box of Eco Nappies &amp; Wipes (or Nappies only). That’s $94.95 (+FREE Shipping) for up to 214 nappies with 6 packs of wipes! *New subscribers only
If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials
Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 
Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast
Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

An award winning podcast created to share more informative, relatable and real conversations about pregnancy, birth, parenting and life after children. 

A podcast for everyday Mums, by everyday Mums. Sharing our own experiences, interviewing experts and parents like you! Winner of the 2022 Bullseye award at the Australian Podcast Awards. 

Hosted by Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka, we're here to bring you informative and relatable content, with lots of lols along the way! Our aim is to be authentic and fun, but never shy away from the hard conversations. We hold space for parenting in all of its beautiful and challenging forms.

Leave the filter at the door and join us for these raw and real conversations. We interview parenting experts weekly, and share anonymous stories from our listeners every fortnight on our Motherhood Confessions episodes (get in touch via instagram if you'd like to come on and share your story!).

Join our community and follow us on socials:

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 
Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast
Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

An award winning podcast created to share more informative, relatable and real conversations about pregnancy, birth, parenting and life after children. 
A podcast for everyday Mums, by everyday Mums. Sharing our own experiences, interviewing experts and parents like you! Winner of the 2022 Bullseye award at the Australian Podcast Awards. 
Hosted by Hannah Hellyer &amp; Emma Mytka, we're here to bring you informative and relatable content, with lots of lols along the way! Our aim is to be authentic and fun, but never shy away from the hard conversations. We hold space for parenting in all of its beautiful and challenging forms.
Leave the filter at the door and join us for these raw and real conversations. We interview parenting experts weekly, and share anonymous stories from our listeners every fortnight on our Motherhood Confessions episodes (get in touch via instagram if you'd like to come on and share your story!).
Join our community and follow us on socials:
Instagram: @babybrain.podcast  Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

Baby Brain Podcast

A podcast for everyday Mums, by everyday Mums. Sharing our own experiences, interviewing experts and parents like you! Winner of the 2022 Bullseye award at the Australian Podcast Awards.

Hosted by Hannah Hellyer & Emma Mytka, we're here to bring you informative and relatable content, with lots of lols along the way! Our aim is to be authentic and fun, but never shy away from the hard conversations. We hold space for parenting in all of its beautiful and challenging forms.

Leave the filter at the door and join us for these raw and real conversations. We interview parenting experts weekly, and share anonymous stories from our listeners every fortnight on our Motherhood Confessions episodes (get in touch via instagram if you'd like to come on and share your story!).

Join our community and follow us on socials:

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 
Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast
Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

A podcast for everyday Mums, by everyday Mums. Sharing our own experiences, interviewing experts and parents like you! Winner of the 2022 Bullseye award at the Australian Podcast Awards.
Hosted by Hannah Hellyer &amp; Emma Mytka, we're here to bring you informative and relatable content, with lots of lols along the way! Our aim is to be authentic and fun, but never shy away from the hard conversations. We hold space for parenting in all of its beautiful and challenging forms.
Leave the filter at the door and join us for these raw and real conversations. We interview parenting experts weekly, and share anonymous stories from our listeners every fortnight on our Motherhood Confessions episodes (get in touch via instagram if you'd like to come on and share your story!).
Join our community and follow us on socials:
Instagram: @babybrain.podcast  Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

157. Raising awareness of Global Development Delay with Janelle Spies

With so many baby products out there it’s hard to navigate what you actually need, and what is actually useful during pregnancy and those early years! Most of us have seen the golden lists of products and tips that have been circulated through friend groups during pregnancy, and we wanted to create an episode that gives you the low-down on what products you will actually need when having a baby!

We’re chatting to the amazing Phoebe Simmonds, co-founder of the Memo. In this chat we discuss what our top tips are for baby products, what every new mum needs, the products you don’t need, and the products to buy before baby arrives vs after baby is here. So many great tips for new Mums, seasoned Mums or those looking for the perfect baby shower gift! 

Alongside her co-founder, Kate Casey, Phoebe has built a retail destination and community for parents that's supportive, educational and trust-worthy.  Phoebe is also a mother to her step-son Tyler (7yrs old) and her son Remy (2 yrs old).

Phoebe is also the founder of The Blow, an iconic blow-dry bar in Melbourne. She has previously worked in brand and marketing for LVMH as Marketing Director at Benefit Cosmetics in London, Singapore and Sydney.

To learn more about The Memo and access their amazing lists, head to the links below:

https://thememo.com.au/ 
https://thememo.com.au/pages/lists 


This week's sponsor: 

Our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand is sponsoring the podcast! The whole comfy koalas range is eco friendly, biodegradable and soft on little baby bums! 

With no cheap or irritating nasties (like some other wipes brands) the comfy koala eco wipes soothe & protect delicate skin, with Aloe, Jojoba and Vitamin E combined. And of course the Comfy Koalas nappies are eco-friendly, plant-based, with absolutely no nasties!! They’re kind on delicate little bums and much better for the planet than regular plastic nappies.

All packaging is compostable, and this amazing range can be delivered straight to your door as frequently as you like, meaning you never run out of nappies again! 

To shop our favourite nappy and wipes brand, Head to comfykoalas.com.au and use the code BB35 for an extra $35 off your first Monthly Box of Eco Nappies & Wipes (or Nappies only). That’s $94.95 (+FREE Shipping) for up to 214 nappies with 6 packs of wipes! *New subscribers only

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 
Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast
Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

With so many baby products out there it’s hard to navigate what you actually need, and what is actually useful during pregnancy and those early years! Most of us have seen the golden lists of products and tips that have been circulated through friend groups during pregnancy, and we wanted to create an episode that gives you the low-down on what products you will actually need when having a baby!
We’re chatting to the amazing Phoebe Simmonds, co-founder of the Memo. In this chat we discuss what our top tips are for baby products, what every new mum needs, the products you don’t need, and the products to buy before baby arrives vs after baby is here. So many great tips for new Mums, seasoned Mums or those looking for the perfect baby shower gift! 
Alongside her co-founder, Kate Casey, Phoebe has built a retail destination and community for parents that's supportive, educational and trust-worthy.  Phoebe is also a mother to her step-son Tyler (7yrs old) and her son Remy (2 yrs old).
Phoebe is also the founder of The Blow, an iconic blow-dry bar in Melbourne. She has previously worked in brand and marketing for LVMH as Marketing Director at Benefit Cosmetics in London, Singapore and Sydney.
To learn more about The Memo and access their amazing lists, head to the links below:
https://thememo.com.au/  https://thememo.com.au/pages/lists 
 This week's sponsor: 
Our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand is sponsoring the podcast! The whole comfy koalas range is eco friendly, biodegradable and soft on little baby bums! 
With no cheap or irritating nasties (like some other wipes brands) the comfy koala eco wipes soothe &amp; protect delicate skin, with Aloe, Jojoba and Vitamin E combined. And of course the Comfy Koalas nappies are eco-friendly, plant-based, with absolutely no nasties!! They’re kind on delicate little bums and much better for the planet than regular plastic nappies.
All packaging is compostable, and this amazing range can be delivered straight to your door as frequently as you like, meaning you never run out of nappies again! 
To shop our favourite nappy and wipes brand, Head to comfykoalas.com.au and use the code BB35 for an extra $35 off your first Monthly Box of Eco Nappies &amp; Wipes (or Nappies only). That’s $94.95 (+FREE Shipping) for up to 214 nappies with 6 packs of wipes! *New subscribers only
If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials
Instagram: @babybrain.podcast  Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

159. What baby products do you actually need? With Phoebe, Co-Founder of The Memo

This week we’re joined by Jacqui Hunt, the Head of Occupational Therapy at Perth Children’s Hospital. Jacqui joins us to talk about tips for getting your children back into routine after a break. We focus on the sometimes tricky transition of going back to school after holidays, but the tips in this episode are so helpful for kids of any ages and stages, giving great advice on regulating emotions and tricks to easily settle back into any routines. 

Jacqui has a huge wealth of knowledge as she is not only a solo parent to 3 young adults, she has also been a foster mum to many children across the years. Working closely with children and their families, Jacqui draws on her professional and personal experiences to support others to engage in activities that they need and/or want to do.

Jacqui Hunt is an occupational therapist with 28 years of experience, having worked in Australia and the UK. Jacqui is passionate about paediatrics and has worked with children of all ages and all abilities, with a strong interest in children who are neurodiverse. 

Occupational Therapists can offer a range of assessments and therapy for children and families. 

You can find an occupational therapist in Australia using the ‘Find an OT’ search function on the Occupational Therapy Australia Website: https://www.otaus.com.au/find-an-ot

This week's sponsor: 

Our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand is sponsoring the podcast! The whole comfy koalas range is eco friendly, biodegradable and soft on little baby bums! 

With no cheap or irritating nasties (like some other wipes brands) the comfy koala eco wipes soothe & protect delicate skin, with Aloe, Jojoba and Vitamin E combined. And of course the Comfy Koalas nappies are eco-friendly, plant-based, with absolutely no nasties!! They’re kind on delicate little bums and much better for the planet than regular plastic nappies.

All packaging is compostable, and this amazing range can be delivered straight to your door as frequently as you like, meaning you never run out of nappies again! 

To shop our favourite nappy and wipes brand, Head to comfykoalas.com.au and use the code BB35 for an extra $35 off your first Monthly Box of Eco Nappies & Wipes (or Nappies only). That’s $94.95 (+FREE Shipping) for up to 214 nappies with 6 packs of wipes! *New subscribers only

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 

Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast

Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

This week we’re joined by Jacqui Hunt, the Head of Occupational Therapy at Perth Children’s Hospital. Jacqui joins us to talk about tips for getting your children back into routine after a break. We focus on the sometimes tricky transition of going back to school after holidays, but the tips in this episode are so helpful for kids of any ages and stages, giving great advice on regulating emotions and tricks to easily settle back into any routines. 
Jacqui has a huge wealth of knowledge as she is not only a solo parent to 3 young adults, she has also been a foster mum to many children across the years. Working closely with children and their families, Jacqui draws on her professional and personal experiences to support others to engage in activities that they need and/or want to do.
Jacqui Hunt is an occupational therapist with 28 years of experience, having worked in Australia and the UK. Jacqui is passionate about paediatrics and has worked with children of all ages and all abilities, with a strong interest in children who are neurodiverse. 
Occupational Therapists can offer a range of assessments and therapy for children and families. 
You can find an occupational therapist in Australia using the ‘Find an OT’ search function on the Occupational Therapy Australia Website: https://www.otaus.com.au/find-an-ot
This week's sponsor: 
Our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand is sponsoring the podcast! The whole comfy koalas range is eco friendly, biodegradable and soft on little baby bums! 
With no cheap or irritating nasties (like some other wipes brands) the comfy koala eco wipes soothe &amp; protect delicate skin, with Aloe, Jojoba and Vitamin E combined. And of course the Comfy Koalas nappies are eco-friendly, plant-based, with absolutely no nasties!! They’re kind on delicate little bums and much better for the planet than regular plastic nappies.
All packaging is compostable, and this amazing range can be delivered straight to your door as frequently as you like, meaning you never run out of nappies again! 
To shop our favourite nappy and wipes brand, Head to comfykoalas.com.au and use the code BB35 for an extra $35 off your first Monthly Box of Eco Nappies &amp; Wipes (or Nappies only). That’s $94.95 (+FREE Shipping) for up to 214 nappies with 6 packs of wipes! *New subscribers only
If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials
Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 
Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast
Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

158. Helping kids return to routine with OT Jacqui Hunt

On this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we’re chatting with one of our amazing listeners who has been on the podcast before and spoke about being a ‘one and done’ mother who fell pregnant with a second surprise baby. Well, guess what!

Baby number 2 is here, after a very difficult second pregnancy compared to the first suffering from severe vomiting and post partum preeclampsia as well as birth not going as planned she explains the importance of listening to your body and how doing this potentially saved her life! 

To listen to our original episode with this guest, click here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Bno1yNphRqtzMomnAcTHQ?si=ANlknMJFRvufGHK_jbx55g

If you have a story you'd like to tell anonymously, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message on instagram @babybrain.podcast or via email babybrainpodcast@gmail.com We will keep all of your details completely anonymous and confidential.

Our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand is sponsoring the podcast! The whole comfy koalas range is eco friendly, biodegradable and soft on little baby bums! 

To shop our favourite nappy and wipes brand, Head to comfykoalas.com.au and use the code BB35 for an extra $35 off your first Monthly Box of Eco Nappies & Wipes (or Nappies only). That’s $94.95 (+FREE Shipping) for up to 214 nappies with 6 packs of wipes! *New subscribers only

If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials

Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 

Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast

Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

On this week's episode of Motherhood Confessions, we’re chatting with one of our amazing listeners who has been on the podcast before and spoke about being a ‘one and done’ mother who fell pregnant with a second surprise baby. Well, guess what!
Baby number 2 is here, after a very difficult second pregnancy compared to the first suffering from severe vomiting and post partum preeclampsia as well as birth not going as planned she explains the importance of listening to your body and how doing this potentially saved her life! 
To listen to our original episode with this guest, click here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Bno1yNphRqtzMomnAcTHQ?si=ANlknMJFRvufGHK_jbx55g">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Bno1yNphRqtzMomnAcTHQ?si=ANlknMJFRvufGHK_jbx55g</a>
If you have a story you'd like to tell anonymously, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message on instagram @babybrain.podcast or via email babybrainpodcast@gmail.com We will keep all of your details completely anonymous and confidential.
Our absolute favourite nappy and wipes brand is sponsoring the podcast! The whole comfy koalas range is eco friendly, biodegradable and soft on little baby bums! 
To shop our favourite nappy and wipes brand, Head to comfykoalas.com.au and use the code BB35 for an extra $35 off your first Monthly Box of Eco Nappies &amp; Wipes (or Nappies only). That’s $94.95 (+FREE Shipping) for up to 214 nappies with 6 packs of wipes! *New subscribers only
If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials
Instagram: @babybrain.podcast 
Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast
Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

157. Raising awareness of Global Development Delay with Janelle Spies

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