{"id":2884,"date":"2026-05-20T11:05:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/haasieandhugs.com\/?page_id=2884"},"modified":"2026-09-11T10:41:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T10:41:33","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/haasieandhugs.com\/?page_id=2884","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hey, I am Chanel<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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I\u2019m so happy you\u2019re here. Let me introduce myself and share a little about who I am and why supporting babies and their families means so much to me.I\u2019m a Level 3 Qualified Infant Care Professional, trained with the London School of Childcare Studies, with a specialist focus on newborns and babies throughout their first year.My love for babies, however, began long before I gained my qualification.I grew up in South Africa, where I had the opportunity to volunteer at an orphanage in my hometown. It was there that my love for caring for babies and little ones really began to grow. That experience stayed with me and became a very meaningful part of my journey.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Years later, I became a mother myself. I found that loving my baby came very naturally to me, but knowing what to do, understanding his needs and feeling confident in my decisions was a completely different story.I remember having this tiny little human in my care and thinking, \u201cHow am I supposed to keep this little person alive?\u201dBecoming a mother gave me an even deeper understanding of just how overwhelming those early months can be. You can love your baby deeply and still feel unsure, exhausted, overwhelmed or simply wonder if you are getting it right.He is now all grown up, but my love for babies never left me. Neither did my desire to support parents. Over time, that passion, combined with my own experience of motherhood and my professional training, led me to create this business.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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I want to be the helping hand I know many parents need during those early days.Sometimes that means offering practical guidance and sharing knowledge. Sometimes it means being an encouraging voice when you\u2019re questioning yourself. And sometimes, you simply need someone to remind you that you\u2019re doing okay.My approach is practical, supportive and non-judgemental. I want parents to feel comfortable asking questions, learning new things and finding what works best for their own baby and family.My hope is that when you work with me, you feel seen, supported and understood. I want to help you build your knowledge and confidence, while giving you the reassurance you need to feel more secure in your role as a parent.Through this blog, I hope to provide practical, trustworthy and encouraging information to help you navigate those precious first twelve months with your baby.Because caring for a baby is a big job \u2014 and you don\u2019t have to figure it all out alone.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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