Breastfeeding is generally considered to be the best option to ensure babies get the necessary level of nutrition they need to stay happy and healthy. It’s considered the most natural thing in the world, yet as many new moms have discovered, it’s not always as easy as it looks.
All kinds of problems can occur when it comes to breastfeeding your baby and one of the most upsetting and frustrating is a low milk supply. It can feel like your body is betraying you. This is the one thing you’re supposed to be able to do as a mother, so why can’t you give your baby what they need?
The first thing to understand is that this is actually a very common problem. It’s something many new moms experience and the good news is there are ways to boost the amount of milk your body is producing. So, if you’re worried you aren’t producing enough milk to feed your little one, below you’ll discover 10 great tips to naturally boost your milk supply. [Read more…]
Learning to recognize your baby’s cues can make life a lot easier during the first few months. It’s not always easy to tell why your baby is crying when you’re a first-time parent. However, did you know there are different types of cries your baby does to let you know what they need? There are also a number of other cues you can look out for to quickly identify the issue.
Do you dread dinner time with your toddler? Don’t worry you’re not alone! Toddlers are renowned for their picky eating habits, often turning mealtimes into a constant battle. You want them to eat healthy, but every time you present something that’s even remotely nutritional, you’re faced with tantrums, they refuse to eat it and worse – it ends up all over the floor!
If you’ve chosen to formula feed your infant for whatever reason, you’ll likely have a lot of questions! There are many things you need to know before starting to bottle feed. For starters, there’s a massive range of formulas to choose from! Simply selecting the right formula for your baby can be a nightmare.
Infant allergies are common, particularly in the Western world. While more frequent in babies who are bottle fed, allergies still affect two to three out of every 100 babies who are breastfed. They can be a nightmare to deal with and aren’t very pleasant for your little one either!
Are you trying desperately to remember the last time you got a good night’s sleep? For most new parents, one of the hardest things to adjust to is sleep deprivation. It’s one of the most talked about parenting issues and can have a seriously drastic impact on your sanity.
Thinking of trying your baby on soy milk? Advertised as a healthy alternative to cow’s milk, soy formulas have become particularly popular. However, experts warn that while soy milk is recommended as a safe alternative to use right after birth, it could actually do more harm than good in the long-term.
Getting your toddler to eat healthily can be extremely difficult. Of course, all children are different. Therefore, some parents struggle a lot more than others to get their little one to eat anything remotely good for them. No doubt you’ve come across those parents who gleefully tell you about their child’s love of sprouts – making you feel like a complete failure as a mother.
Being a parent isn’t easy! From the very first day your little one is born to the day they leave home, you are faced with many difficult decisions. One of the first challenges you’re faced with is what should be the simple task of feeding.
Bottle feeding is something most new parents have to get to grips with at some point. It could be you’ve chosen to use formula to feed your baby, or maybe you’re leaving baby with a caregiver and you need to pump breast milk to be fed throughout the day. Whatever the reason, it isn’t always as straight forward as you think it’s going to be.