Breastfeeding can be tricky at the best of times, put on top of that a baby that is chronically ill or has undergone surgery and those difficulties become compounded. I was unable to physically breastfeed my baby for almost 6 weeks when she was at her sickest, my lifeline came in the form of lactation […]
We all know how important exercise is, however when you’re in hospital caring for a sick child, working out a daily exercise routine is next to impossible. Lizzy Williamson is the amazing brain behind Two Minute Moves and she very kindly took the time to give Cocooned some great ideas on ways to get moving, […]
Amy from Miracle Mumma has worked with us to create some fantastic, and free, printable milestone cards. Being mum to a premature baby, Amy understands better than most parents, that your standard, generic milestone cards don’t apply to all babies. Especially not those precious babies that are born prematurely or those who are born facing medical challenges. […]
How can massage help a seriously ill baby in hospital? When a baby is hospitalised, it can be so overwhelming and confronting to see them covered in all the lines, tubes, wires and medical equipment. I asked Judith from Touching Moments a few questions, and she has very kindly revealed just how baby massage can help forge […]
Here is our list of great kids books about hospital. This is by no means a comprehensive list, so make sure you pop your favourites in the comments below. We absolutely adore books in our house, they are read every day and often help the kids to navigate difficult and important times. Books are also a […]
If you’re looking for something special for a little one in hospital this Easter, look no further than the Cocooned Easter gift guide for kids in hospital. Our gift guide includes lots of little (chocolate free) gift ideas from the youngest to the oldest kids, and even the mums and dads. Of course we are […]
Well it’s been a little over a week now since we emerged from our cocoon! We have been overwhelmed by the wonderfully supportive and positive response from this community. It has taken us a little while to get to this point, however there have been some amazing people behind us all the way. After launching, […]
It’s wonderful to have so many families stepping forward to share their stories and help support other families when caring for a child in hospital. It’s even more wonderful to have a father share his story too. This week Jason shares his experiences with his wife Nikkita and their son Ari who was born with Hypoplastic […]
This month, we have another story about caring for a child in hospital. Kate Payne from Yoga Mamas, contributed to a post we had about the benefits of Yoga during times of stress and anxiety. Kate spent time in hospital with her son Cobi as a newborn as a result of a condition called vasa […]
The healing qualities of music are not a new discovery, however its use in children’s hospitals across Australia, identifies the crucial role it continues to play across both treatment and rehabilitation. Doctor Catherine Crock, founder of the Hush Foundation, recognised this more than a decade ago. The Hush Foundation is an Australian charity transforming the culture of healthcare through the […]