Introducing sweet corn to your baby can be a fun and easy process when you do it through baby-led weaning. This method of introducing solid food allows your child to feed themselves, which helps them learn about food and develop their motor skills. Sweet corn is a great new food to start with because it…
When you’re starting baby-led weaning, the first thing you’ll need to learn how to cook is chicken. It’s a great food to start with because it’s easy to digest and packed with nutrients. In this blog post, we will show you how to cook chicken so that it’s perfect for your little one! Is Chicken…
With so many headlines screaming about the dangers of food allergies – particularly for young children and babies, it’s little wonder that many parents are reluctant to give foods such as peanuts, eggs and fish to their little ones for the first time. But here’s the good news… Where previously, parents were told to hold…
Despite reams and reams written about weaning your baby, many myths and a great deal of confusion continue to affect the decision as to when you should wean your baby and stop breastfeeding. First of all, let’s get one thing clear…..there is no tried and tested way of weaning perfectly, so don’t beat yourself up…
When do babies start eating solid foods? This is a question that many parents have. The answer, of course, depends on the baby. Some babies are ready to start eating solid foods as early as six months old, while others may not be ready until they are eight or nine months old. In this guide,…
Accidentally boiling breast milk is a common mistake. You may have been cooking or heating breast milk in a saucepan, and you forgot about it. Or maybe you were distracted by something else when the stove was on when you went to heat breast milk. The result is that the breast milk boiled or heated…
Congratulations on weaning your baby! This is a huge milestone for both you and your child. However, you may be wondering what to expect in terms of weight gain after you stopped nursing. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! In this blog post, we will discuss the expected how most moms gain weight after stopping breastfeeding…
When it comes to weaning your baby, there are a lot of different methods to choose from. Some parents opt for purees, while others go for baby-led weaning. This is where you allow your baby to feed themselves solid foods starting at around 6 months old. One of the most important things when doing baby-led…
You may have heard about baby-led weaning, but do you (a) know exactly what it is and (b) are you aware of the benefits that it can bring to your baby? What is Baby Led Weaning? Put simply, baby-led weaning is all about offering your baby a selection of solid foods to choose from –…
Have you ever accidentally added water to breast milk? As a parent can be stressful when you make a mistake like this. It’s an easy mistake to make, but it can have serious consequences to your baby’s growth if you’re not careful. If your breastmilk has extra water added to it, the sodium levels are…
When you produce freshly expressed breast milk for your baby, it’s a great idea to think carefully about the best ways of storing breast milk. Fresh milk can be stored for up to eight hours at room temperature, or stored in the fridge for several days, but it’s also handy to ensure that you have…
Are you asking “is it normal for a newborn to experience hair loss” or “how can I make my newborn’s hair grow faster?” You’ve probably also heard other parents discussing using breast milk for baby hair growth. But does this really work? Is it safe? Does breastmilk prevent baby hair loss? And if so, should…