Why are you called the Lullaby Doula?

I’m a big fan of sharing lullabies and play songs, it’s THE best thing for mums and babies. Musical play and singing boosts those endorphins, eases stressful moments, helps pass the day and simply makes things BETTER!

In 2000 I set up a children’s music business called Piccolo, along with a friend I had met as a new mother. For 13 years we ran multiple drop in groups for new mums with babies and tots, sharing songs and musical games, providing a warm and friendly space for parents, grandparents and childminders to meet up, relax and enjoy singing together. I played guitar, my partner demonstrated actions and games, we wrote and recorded songs, and we had a lot of fun!

But it was about more than the music; it was about connections, preventing isolation, helping people make friends, and giving the ‘mothering the mother’ support we both craved when we first had children ourselves. Everyone always said they felt so much better after a ‘Piccolo Sing’.

I can help you prepare for birth and parenthood, and build your confidence. But as well as this, I know loads and loads of songs and baby games, so you’re bound to pick some up along the way if we work together!
Dance Baby Sing is an example of some of my recordings.