11 ways to get your breastfed baby sleeping through
How do you get a breastfed baby to sleep through the night? This is the question myself, and probably a billion other mamas of sleep-resistant…
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How to stay cool while breastfeeding this summer
Cluster feeding a baby in a room that’s 25C plus is not a comfortable experience. Now that summer is finally turning up the heat, I…
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To the partner of a breastfeeding mama
Dear partner of a breastfeeding mum, Right now you’re feeling like a total spare part. Having been relegated to hand-holding and delivering enthusiastic words of…
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How to exclusively pump for your baby
So you’re thinking about trying exclusive pumping, but have no idea where to start. Adjusting to a new baby can be hard enough without then…
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The truth about breastfeeding – what no-one told me
Breastfeeding is something that gets pretty much rammed down our throats from the second we pee on a stick and those magic blue lines appear….
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Introducing a bottle to a breastfed baby
There are many situations where you might want to offer a bottle to your baby instead of the breast. When I was looking into mixed…
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The crucial early weeks of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not easy. I struggled with both of my kids. I would say the babies who latch on immediately and present zero problems at…
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10 things dads can do to help breastfeeding mums
It’s easy to feel like a bit of a spare part when you’re a dad and your other half is exclusively breastfeeding your baby. You…
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How to survive the first 8 weeks of breastfeeding your baby
The first eight weeks are absolutely the toughest bit of breastfeeding your baby. Your baby will be feeding constantly, or it will certainly feel that…
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16 steps for going cold turkey from breastfeeding
Stopping breastfeeding abruptly is not easy, comfortable or stress-free but sometimes you have no choice. About two weeks ago my baby bit me, on both…
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What it’s like to cut out dairy when breastfeeding
As a new mum I do very little that is just for me. I occasionally escape the house child-free to get my hair done or…
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Family friendly recipe: Macaroni and cheese with peas
This is one of my favourite weaning recipes as it’s quick to cook and the cheese means it’s popular with small children. My youngest daughter…
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Tips for leaving your breastfed baby for a day
A day away from your baby after several months of being joined at the hip, or rather joined at the nip, is definitely something new…
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Why I exclusively pumped for my baby’s first months
Breast vs bottle. It’s the eternal debate that can drive even experienced mums to the brink. Nothing can prepare you for how challenging those early…
