Breastfeeding, bed-sharing, and infant sleep Is bedsharing or co-sleeping conducive to prolonged breastfeeding? In the UK around 50% of parents are reported to bed share with their newborn (Blair and Ball, 2004) Read more
Why is my breastfed baby refusing to bottle feed? Who would you say is best qualified to know how much milk your baby needs to thrive? Is it you or is it perhaps your baby? Is it possible that you think he needs more milk than he instinctively knows he does? Read more
Painful Wind? Looking for Effective Winding Techniques? Winding or burping your baby helps towards successful feeds and quality of sleep. When your baby swallows, air bubbles can become trapped in their tummy and cause discomfort. ... Read more
Spanish cod parcel This recipe is really easy to make and is packed full of delicious flavours with a Spanish touch. Just one cup of butter beans contains about 10% of your infant's daily needs for Vitamin C, which supports the immune system. Butterbeans also contain vitamin A helping normal vision and skin. For those tired mums and dads, there is a dose of magnesium too. Read more
Apple and Yogurt Cake When working as the manageress in a nursery in France, I used make this cake with the help of the toddlers aged 1 to 3 years. They measured out the ingredients!. It's simple and teaches children about measuring quantities, and about different textures, flavours and weights. Read more