7 tips on expressing breast milk at work
To be honest, when I first started expressing, I didn’t even feel comfortable doing it at home. The first few clumsy times I felt more like an engorged dairy cow than a new mum. And if I had returned to the job I’d been working at while I was pregnant, I’m not sure I would have felt particularly […]
Public transport: tips for bus, train or ferry travel with a baby
For many parents, being stuck at home alone with a child, maybe without access to a car (or anywhere to park it at your destination!), can be a draining time. Getting out and about with your baby to visit friends parks and local attractions can bring a well-deserved break for both of you. Travelling by […]
Tips for bonding while bottle feeding
With all the research and information surrounding the benefits of breastfeeding, mothers who choose to bottle feed their baby can feel a little left out. And for those who would have preferred to breastfeed but for whatever reason weren’t able to, being constantly reminded of the “superior” aspects of breastfeeding can be difficult to cope […]
Tips for lessening the stress around sleep
It’s a common understanding that sleep is essential for better health. As adults, we’re often advised to keep to a reasonably regular schedule and to get a nourishing eight hours a night in order to feel refreshed and energised. But for the majority of new parents, this ideal is impossible. Long stretches of uninterrupted sleep […]
Things I learned at baby sleep school – Part I
Five months ago I gave birth to the girl I now consider to be my entire universe. Shortly after I came home from the hospital, I went to my local health clinic and joined the parents’ group. At each meeting, we had a round robin where we all shared any challenges, wins or advice. Each […]
Things I learned at baby sleep school – Part 2
Once we settled in our new dwellings, I started to make friends with my fellow sleep-deprived mums. One of the great things about such a facility, there was absolutely no judgment from other parents. Just a knowing nod across the hallway and eyes that were met with the greatest empathy. Everyone was in the same […]
The ultimate five crafts for kids with household items only
I don’t know about you, but I get a little dismayed when I come across crafts for kids such as the chicken below … Sure, it looks easy to some, but to the crafty-challenged such as myself, I am very put off by seeing something like this. I couldn’t even replicate that myself, let alone […]
The ultimate guide to buying baby clothes – sizes, tips, and must-haves
How do you buy clothes for someone you haven’t met yet? How do you shop when you don’t know what size your baby will be? And how do you buy practical clothing when you’ve never had a baby before?We hope our ultimate guide to buying baby clothes – with tips on baby clothes sizes, what […]
The social stigma of public breastfeeding
The thing about having children is, your whole reality changes as the world keeps spinning under your feet. You still have errands to run, shopping to do, places to be and things to do. If you choose to breastfeed, you have to learn to adapt to doing it when your child demands, however you can […]
The difference between gagging and choking
When my children started eating solid food there were three things I had to make sure of first. I had to make sure they weren’t wearing good clothes, I had to make sure I wasn’t wearing good clothes and I had to make sure my mother was NOT in the room. You see, my mother […]