What to ask your Child Health Nurse on your first visit November 4, 2022After your baby is born, you will have contact with a Child Health Nurse (CHN). This first visit is often at home because it can be hard to get out...
I’m going back to work but I’m just not ready to give up breastfeeding! October 3, 2022Many women return to paid work before they’re ready to stop breastfeeding. This can raise all sorts of feelings, ranging from acceptance to sadness, disappointment and even resentment. Don’t assume...
Why you don’t need to be a great cook to prepare food for your baby September 19, 2022In previous generations, baby food only came in jars or cans. Pureed fruits and vegetables, a little chicken and beef and even egg and chocolate custards were the only choices...
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,...
