Coast Life Families

25/08/2026

✨ GROWTH CHARTS AND PERCENTILES ✨ Jess, our Child Health Nurse Practitioner & IBCLC explains what percentiles are, what they can (and can’t!) tell us about your baby and why one number on a chart doesn’t tell us a whole story. Growth is individual and babies don’t need to be on the 50th percentile to be growing beautifully. What matters most is your baby’s overall growth pattern over a period of time, alongside their development, feeding, happiness and individual circumstances. If you’d like personalised advice, come see our team for a Growth and Development Check or Lactation Consult. You can call us on 0493 298 227 or BOOK ONLINE via www.coastlifefamilies.com.au

25/08/2026

Five easy, every day ways you can help support your baby or child’s Neurodevelopment 💕 the Queensland Schedule recommends growth and development checks at 1 week, 4 weeks, 6-8 weeks, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2.5 years and 4 years of age. We are always happy to see your child at any stage, and at any age. For individualised support, you can book an appointment with our experienced team of Child Health Nurse Practitioners. Call us on 0493 298 227 or Book Online via www.coastlifefamilies.com.au

24/08/2026

Back by popular demand, our Newborn Baby Assessment Workshop!

Wednesday 16th September - limited spots are still available.

Ps. We welcome student / graduate midwives to come along too!

Text or email us today secure your spot.

Coast Life Families provide personalised child health care for you and your family from birth to school age. On site we have a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Child Health Nurses, Lactation Consults / Tongue Tie Assesment & Release, a GP and a Paediatrician.

06/08/2026

✨ NEW SERVICE ✨

Prep Readiness Assessment.

If you’re unsure whether your 4-5 year old child is ready to transition from Kindy to School next year, this is for you! We can complete a comprehensive assessment to determine school readiness (physical, social, behavioural, emotional) including a plan to work on at home to help your child develop the skills needed for as smooth a transition to big school as possible.

This appointment is eligible for a Medicare Rebate.

Book online via our website
or call us on 0493 298 227

Coast Life Families provide personalised child health care for you and your family from birth to school age. On site we have a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Child Health Nurses, Lactation Consults / Tongue Tie Assesment & Release, a GP and a Paediatrician.

05/08/2026

Remember when your b***s used to match? 😂
Breastfeeding has a funny way of turning twins into distant cousins.
One might suddenly become the overachiever, the other the “I’ll do my best” sibling. One can be noticeably bigger, produce more milk, leak constantly, or become baby’s favourite. Completely normal? Yep!
And while we’re talking changes...
🤍 Breasts may get bigger (or smaller over time!)
🤍 Ni***es and areolas often become darker to help baby find the milk bar.
🤍 Ni***es may become larger or more prominent to make latching easier.
🤍 Your breasts might not look, feel, or behave the same, and that’s OK! Breastfeeding is rarely a perfectly symmetrical operation. Your body adapts in amazing ways to feed your baby, even if it means one breast seems to be carrying the entire team. Here’s to celebrating the incredible (and occasionally lopsided) work our bodies do during Breastfeeding Awareness Week.

01/08/2026

It’s Breast Feeding Awareness Week! Day 1. Save or repost our Breast Milk Storage Guide for your reference. Keep your stored milk safe and fresh 🥛 💕 If you do end up with old milk you are unable to feed your baby, pop it into a warm bath to help gently nourish their skin.

30/07/2026

✨ GIVE AWAY ✨ To celebrate the upcoming Breastfeeding Awareness Week, we are giving away 1x Lactation Consult with our Director, IBCLC and Nurse Practitioner JESSICA KUMAR! This is valued at $250. To enter - Follow Us, Like this Post and Tag a Friend. One tag = one entry. Winter drawn August 8th.

14/07/2026

✨ NEW BLOG ✨

Newborn Sleep - Common Questions We Hear From Parents

Written by Child Health Nurse and Sleep Consultant, Tanya Voight

09/07/2026

Breastfeeding can be such a beautiful experience. But it also often isn’t easy! Ni**le pain is not something you should simply push through. Pain is usually a sign that something needs attention. Common causes include shallow latch or positioning, tongue tie or oral restrictions, vasospasm, engorgement, incorrect fl**ge size or placement, thrush or other skin conditions. Although we can often treat symptoms, addressing the underlying cause is essential. If feeding hurts, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Early assessment and support can make breastfeeding more comfortable and enjoyable for both you and your baby. Call us on 0493 298 227 or Book Online.