Carole, baby care advisor and mum

My Cow & Gate baby care advisor training, combined with my experience of having five children of my own means I’ve got lots of good advice to offer all mums and mums-to-be. I advise pregnant women to try and relax as much as possible, especially as labour and birth get closer. Don’t try and be superwoman – be a ‘super mum’ instead!

Carole, baby care advisor and mum

My top tips

• Refusing the breast or bottle can be down to teething – it makes the gums tender.
• Reward good behaviour rather than notice the bad.
• Put a little breastmilk or a t-shirt you’ve worn in the cot when your baby goes to sleep. The smell is reassuring for new babies.

About me

I had the usual physical problems with pregnancy such as morning sickness and tiredness but I found that all the fuss being made of me really helped me through!  

I did manage to get my children into a good feeding and sleeping routine but only by being strict with them - and with myself.