‘he won’t let me put him down’ ‘she’s using me as a dummy’ ‘he wants to feed all the time’ ‘she will only sleep on my chest’ Why does my baby want to be constantly attached to me? Why is it called 'the fourth trimester'? And how can I cope?
How your breasts work!
How do breasts make milk? A quick look at the science behind lactation.
The insatiable greed of infant formula milk companies
Formula milk companies exist to make profit–lots of it– and they often use misleading marketing techniques to make that profit at the expense of women and babies. Find out how formula companies are undermining informed choice here, as well as independent and evidence-based information on the different types of formula milks available.
Messy Play: Spaghetti painting!
What child doesn't love painting? Using a paintbrush is great, but switching it up with different materials is even better! Here's how to make a spaghetti paintbrush to encourage your child to get creative with different colours, textures and patterns
Ouch! When breastfeeding hurts
Painful breastfeeding is not normal. Your nipples do not need to 'toughen up'. If you're experiencing pain, there is a reason for it. Seek support, and find out what might be causing your painful nipples here.
Messy play: Edible paint!
Edible paint: explore different colours and practice fine motor skills with a 3 ingredient paint which is simple to make and safe to eat!
Messy play: Edible sand!
There is nothing like messy play to foster your child's curiosity and imagination. Edible sand is one of my all time favorites. It's quick and easy to make, makes perfect sandcastles, and is great for kids of all ages, including babies from 6 months plus. here's how to make it!
Expressing and Storing Breastmilk
A guide to expressing and storing breastmilk, feeding expressed milk to your baby, and what you can do with any left overs
