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Does it look like your baby might be ready to transition from liquids to solid foods? It can be a little daunting, but as long as you take things slowly and make changes gradually, this can be a really wonderful time for both your little one and you. It does take time, but babies have an innate sense that’ll help them make the move, with plenty of encouragement from you. Here are a handful of top tips to help you help your beautiful little one transition to solid food. Wait u

I was anxious to receive the MAM bottle and try my little one on it, she is rather fussy when it comes to which teats she drinks from. Needless to say she took to the MAM teat and didn’t fuss at all when I gave her the bottle. Compared to some other teats I have tried her on, other than her normal bottle teat, I have found fold and suction closed while she is drinking, this didn’t happen with the MAM teat. One of the big differences I noticed was that she was alot quieter w

Breastfeeding is very rewarding but it can be VERY hard work. One of the things that can be tricky for some moms is low milk supply. There are loads of factors that can cause milk supply to decrease but the most common one is lessening the amount of time your baby feeds. Your milk supply will automatically start to lessen when you decrease feeds and sometimes this is done to soon. Here is a list of some of the causes. Supplementing with formula will naturally decrease your m

Here are some ideas for how fathers can take part and help with breastfeeding! They can bond just as easily as you can during this time. Attend a breastfeeding class with mom. Skin-to-skin with your baby. Let baby sleep in your room with you. Praise mommy and tell her she is doing great. Burp and change baby. Give mom breaks between feeding and play with baby. Reduce stress in the home. Feel free to click here and download our free printable below. #YourBaby #BabyNutrition

Jungle Juice is a GREAT drink for breastfeeding moms! It helps stimulate your milk production and increases your energy levels with this recipe. Jungle Juice Recipe for Breastfeeding Moms: Ingredients: *50 mls Schlehen Blackthorn Berry Elixir *1L Apple juice *2L Water * 1 Sachet Blackcurrant Rehydrate * 10 Drops Herbaforce Rescue Remedy PER GLASS Method: Easy, just mix it all together in a 1.5 liter bottle. Consume the above over a 24 hr period. Take daily for as long as req

With the rapid rise in food allergies in children, a hot topic on the minds of health care professionals is how to prevent allergies. Potential allergens are foods that may possibly cause an allergy and include foods such as eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts, and eggs. In search of the most up-to-date nutritional information for our readers, we have compiled five guidelines that may help to nip in the bud allergies in children. Give birth naturally The high rates of C-sections have

​ It’s a fun time when you choose to introduce solid food to your baby. ** Remember, always consult with your pediatrician regarding introducing solid foods to your baby and specifically discuss any foods that may pose allergy risks for your baby. You probably know this already, but a rule of thumb is to only introduce one new food every 3 days so you can spot when a particular food causes an adverse reaction in your baby. First foods are pureed foods. There are many types o