Why are my baby’s cheeks so red? July 28, 2022Babies skin is thinner and more sensitive than an adult’s skin. They often react to the slightest change in their diet or environment and their cheeks respond by becoming bright...
The link between mothers’ and babies’ mouths July 1, 2022There’s been an explosion of information around the link between the mouth and gut. Science has shown that there all sorts of ways, the well-being of the mouth can influence...
Your baby’s fingernails and toenails – how to care for them June 1, 2022Parents are often amazed at the size of their new baby’s finger and toenails. These tiny little deposits of hardened protein or ‘keratin’ can seem impossibly small, but also long,...
Weaning too early or too late - should Covid affect my decision to wean? March 31, 2022Breastfeeding mothers are in the best position to make their own decisions about when to stop breastfeeding. There are simply too many individual factors playing a part for one reason...
How to start a bedtime routine, and why it helps your baby sleep March 23, 2022Evening rituals are one of my favourite ways to help instil a sense of predictability, and the best part is – they’re easy to implement and they can help your...
Girls, boys and the language we use March 2, 2022We live in interesting times. Now, more than ever, it’s reasonable to question our behaviour and language, especially around bias towards others. Gender, race, ethnicity, age and education are common...
