Weaning baby off the breast can be a stressful experience for mom and baby. As with most other parenting challenges, there is not one correct way to do it. You must find the solutions that fits you and your family. What is weaning? For the purpose of this blog, weaning refers to stopping breastfeeding. In […]
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Breastfeeding while back at work? Yes, it is possible!
By ChristineThere is no question about it. Continuing to breastfeed when going back to work can be tricky, but you’ve come this far momma, and we are here to guide you! There are many advantages to continuing breastfeeding for longer than the first 3-4 months of your little one’s life. For mosts moms, the only way […]
Breastfeeding: The new mom’s guide
By ChristineCongratulations! Your new baby is finally here. After months of waiting and planning the birth is behind you and you have officially launched into motherhood and you can start that long awaited breastfeeding journey you have been dreaming of. Very often, successful breastfeeding is in the mind The very first step to breastfeeding success is […]
Age appropriate feeding guidelines
By ChristineStarting solid foods is an exciting journey. It is important to make sure that you adapt your approach to keep up with baby’s changing needs. Below some guidelines on how you should adapt the food your baby eats to his age and developmental stage. A word of caution before you read further Remember that there […]
Stick to these tips and you will get introduction to solids right
By ChristineEarly childhood feeding – both milk feeding and solid foods – lay the foundation for lifelong healthy eating habits. This is a good time to evaluate your family’s eating habits and to decide if some changes are necessary. Eventually your child will eat what the rest of the family members are eating. And the first […]
Everything you need to know about a nebulizer and nebulizing your baby
By ChristineWinter has arrived and so have all the nursery school germs, as you will know if you have small children. Runny noses, coughing and wheezing will be running rampant for the next few months. A tool that many mothers don’t know about and don’t use is a nebulizer. We guarantee that once you do, you […]
Tools for your hospital bag to help you cope with pain after birth
By ChristineMost women will agree that vaginal birth was probably one of the most painful things they ever had to do. Several women report pain and discomfort after vaginal birth. An amazing secret of natural birth is that labour pains stop promptly the moment when baby is delivered. Sadly, this is when a Caesarean section mom’s […]
Food allergies in children – can they be prevented?
By ChristineFood allergies and sensitivities in children are tough challenges. The symptoms it causes can range from unpleasant to downright life threatening. Convincing a small child that he cannot eat certain foods is also not easy. This is of course if you managed to accurately identify the allergen, which may take years. Elimination diets are often […]
Baby-led weaning – what is it and should you do it?
By ChristineBaby-led weaning is a feeding method that started in the UK but is now popular with parents across the world who are looking for more natural parenting approaches. With baby-led weaning, some babies skip pureed food altogether. Instead, parents put chunks of soft-cooked food in front of baby to feed himself. As a well-baby clinic […]
Early signs of Labour – and why you should not rush to the hospital immediately
By ChristineOne of the top concerns that first-time pregnant couples have is how to know that one is in labour – what are the real early signs of labour? And the truth is that it is not always that clear cut. The end of pregnancy brings Braxton Hicks contractions, as well as all the other usual […]