Introducing solids is one of the most exciting milestones in your baby’s first year. It’s a time filled with curiosity, mess, and a whole new world of tastes and textures. However, it can also be a bit overwhelming. With so many questions—What should I feed my baby? How much should they eat? Are they gettingContinueContinue reading “Starting Solids: The Benefits of Using a Meal Planner and Food Diary for Weaning”
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A Guide to Normal Infant Sleep and Safety for Expecting Parents
Congratulations! You’re embarking on one of life’s most incredible journeys – parenthood. As you eagerly await the arrival of your little one, it’s essential to prepare yourself for the reality of sleepless nights that often come hand in hand with the joys of new parenthood. Understanding normal infant sleep patterns and prioritising sleep safety isContinueContinue reading “A Guide to Normal Infant Sleep and Safety for Expecting Parents”
Umbilical Cord Ties or Clamps what do you prefer?
In the process of giving birth, even the smallest things are important, like how the umbilical cord is managed after the baby is born. Lately, there has been more interest in using umbilical cord ties instead of the plastic clamps that doctors have been using for a long time. Umbilical Cord Clamps Umbilical cord clampsContinueContinue reading “Umbilical Cord Ties or Clamps what do you prefer?”
10 Eco-Parenting Tips for Raising Earth-Conscious Kids
In a world where environmental concerns are becoming increasingly urgent, eco-conscious parenting is more important than ever. As stewards of the planet, parents play a pivotal role in shaping the values and habits of the next generation. Here are 10 eco-parenting tips to help you raise environmentally aware and responsible children. Lead by Example: ChildrenContinueContinue reading “10 Eco-Parenting Tips for Raising Earth-Conscious Kids”
Nurturing Adventurous Palates: A Guide to Avoiding Fussy Eating During Weaning
Avoiding Fussy Eating During Weaning. Embarking on the journey of introducing solids to your baby is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a challenging one, especially if you’re concerned about the possibility of raising a fussy eater. The good news is that with a thoughtful approach and some key strategies, you can layContinueContinue reading “Nurturing Adventurous Palates: A Guide to Avoiding Fussy Eating During Weaning”
Baby-Led Weaning explained
As you may know, I am running private starting solids sessions (weaning) in Scarrington, Nottinghamshire. The starting solids (weaning) workshop explores different ways you can wean your baby including baby-led weaning. What is baby-led weaning? Baby-led weaning, also known as BLW, is a method of introducing solid foods to your baby. BLW allows your babyContinueContinue reading “Baby-Led Weaning explained”
The role of the birth partner after the birth
What is the role of the birth partner after the birth of your baby? How can your (birth) partner support you and your baby in the early post-partum period and where can your partner find support for themselves? Giving birth is a transformative experience for every parent and their immediate support network. After the arrivalContinueContinue reading “The role of the birth partner after the birth”
The emotional rollercoaster of parenthood
The emotional rollercoaster of parenthood is just that; a very steep and fast rollercoaster full of emotions and ups and downs. Parenthood is truly a remarkable journey, filled with countless highs and lows, twists and turns. From the moment you hold your newborn baby in your arms for the first time, a rush of emotionsContinueContinue reading “The emotional rollercoaster of parenthood”
Comfort Nursing
Understanding Comfort Nursing as a new parent can help your nursing experience & confidence. First of all, you and your baby need to get to know each other. You may find that you and your baby have certain preferences for positioning etc. If you are now nursing one of your subsequent babies, then you mayContinueContinue reading “Comfort Nursing”
Affirmations for new parents
What are affirmations? And how can they help new parents? Affirmations, aka positive affirmations, are phrases that you repeat to yourself over and over again to change your mindset. You can say them out loud our in your head. Receive them as part of treatment with your hypnotherapist or other therapist. Most commonly they helpContinueContinue reading “Affirmations for new parents”