10 things no-one tells you about newborn baby sleep
Want to hear the truth about newborn baby sleep? If you’re pregnant, you may want to make sure you’re sitting down. Everyone jokes about the …
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20+ things you must do while on maternity leave
Your maternity leave is all about looking after and bonding with your baby, while also giving your body a chance to heal from what it’s …
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 …
Terms and conditions for visitors to new mums
When your baby arrives there are two absolute certainties that will follow. 1. You will sleep less. 2. You will be having visitors – a …
10 things you forgot to pack in your changing bag
We all know the obvious essentials that should be in your changing bag, but what about the stuff that you forgot. These are all the …
How to get rid of baby’s cradle cap for good
Cradle cap in babies is nothing to panic about, but it isn’t pleasant and as parents we just want it to go away. Those big …
Bringing up baby: Google is not right, you are
I spent months worrying I was doing everything wrong with my first baby. I would spend far too long huddled over my smartphone as I …
10 baby products new parents don’t need
When you’re riding the high of impending motherhood, it’s easy to get a bit carried away. Visiting the shops to look at baby gear becomes …
Keeping your cool: 10 tips for stressed mums
It’s hard to keep your own frustrations under control when you’re under pressure from tiny humans. They’re irrational, always speak their mind, always hungry, always …
Surviving the 4th trimester: What to do when your newborn won’t be put down
You’ve just had a baby who will not be put down for more than two minutes without crying inconsolably. It’s crazy how after three trimesters …
50 things expectant mums need to know before having a baby
Having a baby is fun, beautiful and life-changing. But it’s also a huge upheaval. Nothing can really prepare you, but it’s good to have an idea …
How to stop rocking your baby to sleep
The early weeks with a newborn are all about survival. You do whatever it takes to get them to sleep before they hit their limit. …
21 tips for surviving the first six months with two children under two
Once you’ve coped with one baby, becoming a mum for the second time is a lot easier. But you didn’t have a toddler pulling at …
Essential guide to staying in hospital after having a baby
Everyone always talks a lot about what labour is like and what to do once your baby is home. But there’s not much said about …
Surviving the first month after having a baby
You’ve had no sleep due to a long labour, you’re sore, you’re feeling emotional and your entire body aches. But there’s no time to rest …