It can be easy to feel totally overwhelmed by the amount of conflicting advice you can get as a new parent. There are so many books and website forums recommending different approaches and you find people give you completely different opinions on the ‘right’ way to raise your child. Every parent-child relationship is different and it is important to remember that what works for one person isn’t necessarily right for you. You may come across […]

There is an enormous market for pre-prepared baby food. The convenience and availability of baby food pouches is very tempting but we believe in keeping your baby’s food as natural as possible. Remember that commercially produced baby food can contain high amounts of salt and sugar, so be really vigilant with checking the labels if you do buy it. Why not try making your own at home? Homemade baby food is so much cheaper than […]

Having a baby is a time of immense change in your life. Being pregnant, preparing to be a parent and actually becoming a parent are new and unknown. It’s a time that can be very stressful and difficult to navigate. When you become a new parent it can be hard to talk openly about having negative feelings because you can feel pressured that everything should be marvellously under control and you should be constantly happy […]

If you’ve decided to breastfeed, you don’t need to start a special diet. What’s important is to make sure you’re eating a balanced and varied diet to maintain your energy levels. You will need some extra energy to sustain you when breastfeeding (and of course for looking after your baby, particularly in the middle of the night!). But you don’t need to ‘eat for two’ and can usually get the nutrients you need from eating […]

Becoming a new mum is an exciting time of great change in your life and the beginning of an amazing journey for you and your baby. It’s important to try to be as prepared as you possibly can. Part of that includes knowing what to do once your baby has arrived. Last week we looked at some common ailments your baby may suffer from. This week we’re focussing on what to do in more serious […]

Becoming a new mum is an exciting time of great change in your life and the beginning of an amazing journey for you and your baby. It’s important to try to be as prepared as you possibly can. Part of that includes knowing what to do once your baby has arrived so we’ve put together some first aid tips and advice for you. There’s so much to cover in this vitally important topic that we’re […]

There are so many approaches to parenting. We love hearing about different ideas and try to raise our children in as natural a way as possible. So when we came across love bombing, we just had to find out more. We like the idea of love bombing as it sounds a bit different from conventional parenting advice and doesn’t need to be expensive or difficult to do. Love bombing, as a parenting technique, was developed […]

In our busy modern lives we can forget the need for close physical contact with our babies, particularly when we are rushing around working, shopping and caring for others. It can be easy to find your baby has spent a lot of their day simply being moved from place to place in their car seat, travel-system and crib. What is Babywearing? Babywearing means the practice of carrying or wearing a baby in a sling or […]

A couple of months  ago we posted our article on Safe Sleep for Babies, but sleep is equally as important for your older children and for you. Why is sleep important? Good sleep is essential for good health. It is as important as nutrition and exercise for everyone, both children and adults. We know what it’s like when our children (or us!) haven’t had a good night’s sleep – it can affect their mood, behaviour […]

What is pre-eclampsia? Pre-eclampsia (also written as preeclampsia) is a condition affecting some pregnant women, usually during the second half of pregnancy (after 20 weeks). In the UK up to 6% of pregnancies are affected with mild pre-eclampsia, with 1-2% of cases severe. Figures indicate that 5-8% of pregnancies in the US are affected by pre-eclampsia. What are the symptoms of pre-eclampsia? The signs of mild pre-eclampsia are high blood pressure (hypertension) and protein in […]