The 2013 Johnson’s Baby Sense Seminar

Do not miss out on the premium baby event of the year: the Johnson's Baby Sense Seminars

• South Africa's top baby care professionals bring you all you need to know for your baby’s first year

• Sleep solutions, feeding ideas, your baby’s health and development will be covered

• Zuraida Jardine will host a panel discussion brought to you by Coco Drama

• Be spoilt in luxurious hotels with yummy snacks

• Receive a goody bag worth over R400

• Prizes worth more than R20 000 

• Johnson's Baby Massage Workshop

Venues & Dates

Port Elizabeth 24 August 2013 - Radisson Blu

Cape Town 31 August 2013 - The Westin Cape Town

Durban 7 September 2013 - Riverside Hotel

Johannesburg 14 September 2013 - The Maslow 

FAQ

Cost

 R230

 R230

R75

Morning and Afternoon Seminar - R400

Seminar PLUS Workshop - R280

Full Day Combo - R450

Schedule

MORNING SESSION

Registration: 7:30-8:30
Seminar starts: 8:30
Seminar ends: 12:00

When to call the doctor

If your baby is irritable, not feeding and is waking at night – one of your first questions will be whether he/she is sick. Caring for a sick baby is enough to make any parent anxious. Renowned paediatrician, Dr Simon Strachan demystifies your baby’s health in an amusing and thorough look at when to call the doctor. This talk covers all your vaccination questions too.

Weaning to prevent picky eating

Imagine a way to introduce solids to your baby so that when they hit those fussy toddler years they are less picky and more adventurous about what they choose to eat. It is possible. Dietician Kath Megaw will give you some great new tips and latest research on helpful ways to introduce solids to reduce the incidence of picky eating!

Solve your baby’s sleep problems gently

Settle your baby to sleep and establish healthy sleep habits in a step-by-step approach that promises improved sleep 7 short days. This talk will cover establishing a day sleep routine for babies as well as creating toddler sleep boundaries. By eliminating the basic causes of sleep issues, from nutrition, to health and emotional factors your baby can and will sleep better.

JOHNSON’S® Baby Massage Workshop - Top Tips on Baby Massage

Workshop starts 12:15 and ends 13:15

This workshop is an interactive session with Karen Hansen, a qualified Nurse and Midwife with over 20 years of experience in Maternal and Child Health.

You will get professional demonstrations with hands-on practice, to learn some baby massage strokes which will benefit yourself and baby.

Delegates will receive a JOHNSON’S® Baby Gift Bag plus a lucky winner in each workshop will receive a free Baby Massage Course from IAIM: International Association of Infant Massage.

AFTERNOON SESSION

Registration PM: 12:30-13:30
Seminar starts: 13:30
Seminar ends: 17:00

Newborn basics

Based on over 30 years of experience working with moms and babies, Sr Ann Richardson will take you through the basics of the first six weeks of your baby’s life.  What to expect from your newborn baby and practical and simple advice will prepare you for this magical time. Umbilical Cord care, nappy changes, feeding, sleeping and establishing a flexible routine are amongst the many topics that will be covered.

The secret to a calm newborn

Colic and excessive crying are very stressful for any new parent. Many newborns cry for up to 3 hours a day. The question is why? Learn about the causes of excessive crying as well as simple strategies to prevent colic and ways to manage your crying baby in this informative talk by Meg Faure, Occupational Therapist

Feeding your baby in the first four months

Breastfeeding is the best form of nutrition for all babies and yet can be a significant challenge for many women. With the right guidance, we believe that every mom and baby can have the opportunity to breastfeed. Covering everything from latching to nutrition while feeding, dietician Kath Megaw will guide new moms. Due to demands on modern moms, learning how to express your breast milk successfully and options to keep breastfeeding going when you go back to work is essential.