Starting to introduce solid food to your baby is an important milestone, but it usually comes with some trepidation. Are you starting at the right time? Is this the best thing for my baby? We are here to help with useful tips from the team at the Chicco Baby Research Centre. Baby weaning, advice for …
Baby Weaning: when is right for you and your baby Read More »
Soothers, dummies, pacifiers. Whatever you call them, they can be a great way to settle your baby. Especially at 3am. Dummies are powerful tools. They calm, soothe, and settle. But, like Spiderman, with great power comes great responsibility. So they must be, however, used appropriately. This means choosing the suitable soother for your baby and learning …
So, you have decided to brave it. You are going to do the unthinkable and travel with your baby. Good on you!
Whether you are travelling for business, pleasure or other reasons, you will still need ‘stuff’ for the baby. We have made a handy checklist so you can easily plan your fabulous trip AND parent with more.
Breastfeeding. It’s supposed to be one of the most natural actions that a mother can do with her child. Then why is it so hard?! Sometimes, it’s not easy to just ‘put the baby on the boob’ — there many reasons why breastfeeding can feel like an uphill battle. The good news is, there are …
Six Problems Associated with Breastfeeding and How to Fix Them Read More »
Cleaning and sterilising your baby’s bottles and teats can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. A baby’s immune system is much weaker than older kids and adults when they’re born. Not being able to fight off infections can be an issue if there are residual bacteria in a baby’s bottle and teat. …
What to pack in your hospital bag when you have a baby. Packing for the hospital when it’s time to have your baby is exciting, and sometimes confusing. Whether you’re the ‘pack the kitchen sink’ kind of person, or just want to pack lean and light with only essentials, it’s important to make sure that …
There are many reasons why a mum bottle feeds her baby with expressed breastmilk. Some mums and babies are separated for medical reasons, and some return to the workplace. Other common reasons include: Breast refusal or baby is unable to latch Personal preference Emotional reasons Some mums worry that they won’t bond with their baby …
