How to make the most of your maternity leave
How can you make the most of your time on maternity leave? If you’re about to go on maternity leave, you may be busy making lots of plans to fill the time. All new mums and babies are different, but maternity leave is an important stage of your parenting journey – one where you can […]
Skin-to-Skin
Why skin-to-skin is so important If you’re expecting a baby, you may well have heard people talking about skin-to-skin contact. This is hugely beneficial to both you and your newborn and can help you forge strong bonds with each other. What is skin-to-skin contact? Skin-to-skin contact is when a newborn baby is placed straight onto […]
How to wind a baby
The best way to burp a baby Burping or winding your baby is a vital part of your feeding routine, whether you breastfeed or bottlefeed. This is because young babies swallow air while they feed, and they can struggle to get rid of this by themselves. Burping them after a feed helps get rid of […]
Mixed Feeding
Thinking about combination feeding? When you start thinking about feeding your baby, you may think that it is a black-and-white choice between breastfeeding and bottle feeding. However, it is possible to do a mixture of both, which is called combination feeding or mixed feeding. There are a number of reasons parents may choose to do […]
Tongue Tie
What is tongue tie, and what impact does it have? If your baby is struggling to gain weight and finds feeding difficult, it is possible they might have a tongue tie. This is when the frenulum, which is a small strip of skin attaching the tongue to the base of the mouth, prevents the tongue […]
What to pack in your hospital bag?
What to pack in your hospital bag? Most of you will have excitedly packed your bags, ready to jet off on holiday and have probably not given it too much thought. Suncream, bikini, toilet bag, beach towel. Job done! Packing your bag ready for having your baby… where do you start with that one! There […]
Newborn Routine
Newborn Routine – How to adjust to life with your new baby Having a new baby involves a major change in your everyday life, and you may be wondering how quickly you can return to some sort of normal. When you become a parent, life will never be quite the same again, but you will […]
Cluster Feeding
What is cluster feeding? If you have a young baby, you’re probably familiar with those days when it feels like they want to be fed constantly. Any routine you have in place seems to have gone out the window, and your little one is hungry ALL THE TIME. Then, all of a sudden, it seems […]
When to start antenatal classes?
When to start antenatal classes There’s no hard-and-fast rule about when you can start antenatal classes. However, it is probably a good idea not to start them too early, as you’ll want everything you learn to be fresh in your mind when the time comes to have your baby. An ideal time to take an […]
Top Tips For Photographing Your New Baby
REMEMBER TO PACK YOUR CAMERA If you are expecting and packing your hospital bag or planning your home birth. I urge you to include a camera, memory card & batteries on that list. The moment your baby enters the world your life changes, it is amazing. I love looking back on the first photos of […]
