Introducing solid food to your baby can be a minefield as there is so much conflicting advice to listen to! In recent years we have seen Baby led Weaning become very popular and many babies are weaned this way. Personally I prefer what many of us have done for years which works very well, so[…]
Many people who breast feed ask me “when can I introduce my baby to a bottle”. It’s a very good idea to introduce a bottle when baby is about two to three weeks old. This can be just one bottle a day of expressed breast milk. This means that daddy can give a bottle feed[…]
You may feel completely overwhelmed due to your delivery or just total exhaustion, or just coming home with your new precious baby. Don’t worry its perfectly normal to feel like this, and it will pass. However you may feel euphoric and feel you can cope with whatever…….but do remember that emotions can be all over[…]
Having a first baby is a big milestone in our lives as none of us know what to expect. Some prospective parents are very clear how they want to parent whereas others don’t know at all, either way is fine. Many of us have an idea but it changes once baby is born!Here are Some[…]
Here’s Rachel’s top ten tips for you and your baby. 1. Take time to really enjoy your baby, remember that becoming a parent is a wonderful experience even through the ups and downs. 2. Finding a structure for your day will help you to enjoy parenthood. 3. A flexible routine helps your baby[…]
1. Be a positive parent, enjoy the fun times with your toddler as much as you can. 2. Toddler tantrums are inevitable; remember other parents go through just the same experiences. 3. Toddlers can be exhausting, ensure that you make time for yourself regularly. 4. Spend time with other parents and toddlers to keep your[…]