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Breastfeeding can be a richly rewarding experience for you and your baby, but it can sometimes be a challenge.

Many new mothers experience breastfeeding challenges. There are steps you can take to overcome them.

There are many things you can do to support breastfeeding as your baby grows and develops. 3 to 6 months From three to four months of age, babies become more aware…

The first few months of your baby’s life may seem like a bit of a blur of feeding, burping, nappies and sleeping. Generally newborns will sleep very lightly, spending half of their sleep time in active sleep and can be wriggly and noisy!

Becoming a Dad will probably be one of the biggest events of your life. Your new role might be a steep learning curve and one that can bring intense emotions as well as an incredible lack of sleep.

Common reasons for expressing breast milk There are many reasons why mothers may want to express their breast milk. Their baby may be sick or premature and unable to suckle….

During their first few weeks of life most babies gradually develop a pattern of feeding eight to twelve times in a 24-hour period. Frequent feeds are important as babies have very small stomachs (only about the size of their fist!) so milk passes through quickly.

Cow’s milk Cow’s milk should not be used as the main drink for infants before the age of 12 months as it doesn’t have all of the vitamins and minerals…

Children, like adults, are attracted to certain textures, flavours and presentation. When we are children, appetite is a personal and innately well-controlled mechanism. Remember, the preschooler years are all about:…

Finger foods are anything edible your baby can hold. They need to be in small sizes that are easily picked up by small hands. Your baby may become interested in…

Try not to wait until your baby is crying for a feed. There are early signs of hunger you can look for, including: opening mouth hand to mouth movements rapid…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends the introduction of solids for your baby between five and seven months of age. At this age your baby is interested in their surroundings and…

Preparation and cooking Wash your hands with soap thoroughly under running water. Ensure the bench is clean and utensils have been washed in hot soapy water. Wash vegetables or fruit….

Your baby can progress from soft smooth textured food to foods of different textures quite quickly. Gradually include coarse mash, grated, minced and finely chopped foods. At around nine months…

Download our helpful guides that outline how much sleep, feeding and activity is within regular ranges.

Starting solids is an exciting time for parents but can be a bit daunting.

Infant formula is the safe alternative to breast milk for the first 12 months.

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