If you’re a breastfeeding mother, or you’ve been around breastfeeding parents and babies, you’ll know that breastfeed babies tend to feed very often, especially newborn babies in the early weeks. Some new mothers may worry about whether their baby is getting enough milk, while others may worry about whether their baby is getting too much …
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Tattoos are a big part of society. People have had tattoos done since way back in the neolithic or new stone age. Whether it’s a part of your culture, or it’s just a personal preference, many people get tattoos, including new moms. If you’re a breastfeeding mother who’s also a tattoo lover or if you’d …
What is messy play? Messy play is a form of sensory play that allows children to freely explore with their senses. They can be creative, make a mess and the best of all, they can do whatever they want. Messy play often consists of different messy ingredients such as Oobleck, rice, pasta and spaghetti, flour, …
Whether you’re a breastfeeding mother or a formula feeding mother, you’ve probably heard about the recommendation of not switching your baby over to cow’s milk in the first year. Cow’s milk is quite normalized in today’s world, so you may be wondering why it’s not recommended for babies. Why is cow’s milk not recommended for …
If you’re a breastfeeding mother, chances are, you’ll probably experience a milk bleb at least once during your breastfeeding journey. Especially if you find yourself having breastfeeding or pumping difficulties. Although milk blebs are small, they can be quite painful for some mothers. The good news is that it’s quite easily treatable and even preventable. …
If you’re a breastfeeding parent, the chances are high that you’ve heard about, or even worked with an IBCLC, especially if you’ve experienced some breastfeeding difficulties. Some people may wonder what IBCLC’S are and what they do, what their education and training consist of, and most importantly of all, if they’re worth it. What is …
Understanding and Managing Thrush during Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to nourish your baby and to build a strong bond with them, but it’s not always without challenges. One of the most common issues that breastfeeding mothers may encounter is Thrush, a fungal infection that can affect both you and your baby. What is …
Sometimes mothers have to introduce bottle feeding while breastfeeding for various reasons. Whether they have to for medical reasons or because they’re going back to work, there are many reasons for mothers to make this choice. But when a breastfed baby receives bottle feedings while breastfeeding, a phenomenon known as flow preference can happen. Understanding …
After birth, most mothers can’t wait to get back to an active lifestyle, or to lose some of the weight they may have gained during their pregnancy. It’s important to note that you must always first receive medical clearance from your healthcare provider to exercise. The recommended waiting times are 6 weeks after vaginal birth …
How often should babies, toddlers and children breastfeed? On demand? Every 2-3 hours? 8-12 times per 24 hours? On a parent, doctor or sleep consultant’s set schedule? The simple answer is none of the above, a child should always be fed responsively. What is responsive feeding? Responsive breastfeeding is how a mother responds to her …
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