getting vital nutrients into your body is essential not only during pregnancy but also when breastfeeding! Check out this scrumptious porridge for a good kick start to the day! 1 C Soaked porridge oats (soak for 30 mins and then drain) 1 Tablespoon coconut butter 1 tsp cinnamon powder 1 tsp agave nectar 1/4 – [...]
Baby Slings!
Baby Slings are all very well when you have a SMALL baby, but when you have a larger type they really can hurt and mess up your back! We have had a total of 4 different slings now and with Ana my daughter it was a breeze with the wilkinet and bubasling – she was [...]
Post Natal Depression
This is a grey area if you ask me… If the depression is there immediately after the birth then I think there is a case – but if it comes on a month or so after then is it really depression or is it a combination of the overwhelming demands of a new family and [...]
Heal the Mother not the baby!
This particularly applies to small babies (under 6 months)… and even more when they are breastfed! The mothers vibration is SO important for the new baby and anything that is going on with baby is most likely also happening with the mother. New mums need to be as much as possible in a good, solid [...]
When To Stop Swaddling Newborn Baby
Swaddling is a MUST with new borns as it resembles the protection and surround of being inside the womb. It keeps arms and hands from harming them and allows them to feel secure and safe to drop into a deep sleep. We stopped swaddling JJ at around 6-7 weeks as we read that it can [...]
How to avoid Colic
Well this is a must if you ask me especially during the first 6 weeks of any new borns life! AVOID: Caffeine, sugar and alcohol – these are a MUST Avoid – broccoli, cabbage, bananas, nuts, beans and pulses Avoid – Tomatoes, spices, chocolate & garlic DRINK loads of fennel and camomile tea and of [...]
How to make your Milk come in FASTER
There is always the FEAR when your baby is so small and sleepy just after birth that they aren’t getting any food and your milk isn’t coming in! A newborn has plenty of supplies and will often drop weight during that first week – its normal! However, if you let your baby SUCKLE as much [...]
Breastfeeding benefits!
Are endless: costs nothing and is always available correct temperature no sterilising! correct / perfect food for your baby naturally comforting for your little one helps you to lose weight releases a loving feeling through your body which is super relaxing no need to go downstairs at night you can lie down and sleep whilst [...]
Don’t express until 6 weeks at least!
Expressing too early can make your nipples really sore and believe me its rotten when that happens. Its hard enough getting the right latch from your little newborns tiny mouth without having a plastic machine attached to the end of your nipple tugging away until you get a let down! Wait – please wait til [...]