What is colic?
What is colic? Colic affects one in five babies and often comes along just as parents are starting to feel like they have found their feet with looking after their newborn. Listening to your baby cry can be very upsetting, and if your attempts to settle them are unsuccessful, you can feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and […]
12 week scan – what to expect
12 week scan – what to expect Often referred to as the 12 week scan, the dating scan is an ultrasound examination which is carried out between 10 and 14 weeks of pregnancy. For most women, this will be the first scan of their pregnancy. Why do I need a 12 week scan? One of […]
20 week scan – what to expect
The 20 week scan – what to expect Pregnant women are offered a routine ultrasound examination at 20 weeks of pregnancy, which is known as the anomaly scan. For most expectant mums, this will be the second ultrasound scan they have following on from the 12-week dating scan. However, if your pregnancy is high risk, […]
Baby Sign Language
Baby Sign Language UK Signing with your baby is a great way of communicating with them from an early age. As your baby grows, they will start to become frustrated if you’re not sure what they want. Learning baby sign language can be a fun activity for you both to do together and it can […]
How to stop breastfeeding
How to stop breastfeeding If you’ve made the decision to stop breastfeeding, you might be wondering what the best approach is. Don’t be tempted to go cold turkey and stop breastfeeding suddenly as this will be uncomfortable and distressing for both you and your baby. Reducing how much you feed slowly and gradually will help […]
Reflux in Babies
Reflux in babies It is not uncommon for babies to bring up some of their milk during or after feeds. However, in some cases this can be a little more extreme and distressing for parents. Known as reflux, this can develop when your baby is just a few weeks old but they will usually […]
Top Tips for Travelling with Babies and Toddlers
Top Tips for Travelling with Little people! Getting to and from the supermarket a monumental challenge? Starting to wonder how on earth you are ever going to transport you, your partner, your children AND the kitchen sink to lie looking fabulous next to a sparkling pool? Before the arrival of tiny people in […]
Sun Safety for Babies
Sun safety for babies As the weather gets warmer, you’ll probably want to get out of the house more but it’s important to know how to keep your baby safe in the sun. Infants and young children are at risk of illness when the weather is very hot and sunburn, dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke […]
Should I do a first aid class?
Should I do a first aid class? If you’re a new parent or expecting a baby, you might be worried about how you will cope if there is ever a medical emergency. First aid is one of those skills we all hope we will never need to use but learning what to do if your […]
Best Father’s Day gifts for new and expectant dads
Best father’s day gifts for new and expectant dads Father’s Day is a great time to celebrate dads but it isn’t just for people with children who are old enough to write a card or pick out their own present. If your partner is an expectant dad or a new parent this father’s day, it’s […]
