July 26, 2010
posted by: Claire

Baby weaning: Tips for mums of reluctant eaters

Weaning is a big issue for mums – especially first timers.  Such a huge amount of importance is attached to this milestone in your baby’s life.  For the first few months it’s drilled into you by the establishment that you must not wean before six months, while on the other hand friends and relatives may [...]

June 26, 2010
posted by: Claire

Breastfeeding and post-natal depression: Tracey’s experience

Breastfeeding is rarely easy; whether you’re a first time mum getting to grips with technique or an experienced breastfeeder juggling the demands of a hungry newborn with the needs of your other children, there will inevitably be times when you feel tired, tearful and fraught. For some breastfeeding mums though, those early weeks and months [...]

June 20, 2010
posted by: Claire

National Breastfeeding Awareness Week: June 21-27, 2010

Celebrate everything that’s wonderful about breastfeeding – or simply learn more about it – during National Breastfeeding Awareness Week!

June 10, 2010
posted by: Claire

Latest products from Plum

Fussy eaters and snack fiends – get your chops round this!  Plum have launched a few new additions to their fabulous range of premium baby and toddler foods that offer all the goodness of organic superfoods in an ultra-convenient format for busy mums! Snacks that you can carry with you on the go are a [...]

May 18, 2010
posted by: Claire

Breastfeeding for the first time: Nic’s experience

We all know that ‘breast is best’, but when you’re pregnant for the first time and baffled about pretty much everything from which pram to choose to how on earth you’re gonna squeeze a whole other person out of you, the thought of getting to grips with breastfeeding can be more than a little daunting.  [...]

November 24, 2009
posted by: Claire

What to wear when you’re breastfeeding

No need to languish in the fashion doldrums when you’re breastfeeding – here are some tips for dressing stylishly and practically when you’re nursing on the go.

October 26, 2009
posted by: Claire

Breastfeeding: What I wish I’d known then

This post is part of the October Carnival of Breastfeeding, with the topic ‘what I wish I’d known’ – scroll to the bottom for more great posts laden with lessons learned the hard way! Image courtesy of Paula O’Hara Photography. Wow. 22 hours of labour and an emergency c-section later, there I was, breastfeeding.  Easy, [...]

September 4, 2009
posted by: Claire

Well-meant advice breastfeeding mums should ignore

Well-meaning advice from friends and family isn’t always helpful for breastfeeding mums; here are some golden nuggets you should always ignore!

June 9, 2009
posted by: Claire

Plum launches new snack range

Brand new healthy snack range from Plum – perfect for toddlers on the go!