Birth Bag Checklist
I am a BIG believer in LESS is definitely MORE when it comes to your hospital bag. These are the ‘can’t live without’ essentials, and you’ll be glad you took them with you.
Think about it as though you are packing for a short holiday, we are always tempted to pack more than we need so don't pack items unless you use in your everyday life!
FOR BABY
Baby vests x4 and baby grows (with legs and arms) x4 this may seem like a lot, but you’ll be surprised how many they go through!!
Hat for the first 4 hours after birth and for the journey home…..
A Free Guide to Breastfeeding, the Early Days
Being informed supports you to confidently make decisions and choices. So just like you have with pregnancy and birth finding out as much as you can about breastfeeding before your baby arrives will give you confidence and get you off to a great start.
Breastfeeding may be natural but that doesn’t mean that it is easy……
A Free Guide to Tongue Ties
The big question is what is a tongue tie?
A tongue-tie can be diagnosed if the membrane under the tongue, also known as a frenulum, is restrictive enough to cause reduced tongue movement and feeding problems. We all have a frenulum under our tongues when it does not permit the tongue to move freely, we can call it a tongue tie.
Some tongue-ties are relatively easy to spot….
What do I Need for a Newborn Baby and a New Mum?
My key message is you really need less than you think and don’t buy everything in advance as you will get bits that you never use! This is based on having two babies myself AND working as a midwife seeing hundreds of new parents. Of course, everyone’s list will look a little different, but…..
A Free Guide to Cloth Nappies
You’ve decided to give cloth nappies a go but you’re not sure where to start. Here are our cloth nappy FAQs which will demystify cloth nappies and help you on your cloth nappy journey.
What are the different types of cloth nappy?
For a cloth nappy to work, you basically need two parts…..
A Free Guide to Baby Wearing and Slings
Why babywearing?
Carrying your baby in a sling is a natural act, and for many parents, babywearing is a way of life. Babies thrive when being held close to their parents, it helps them feel calm, secure, and content. The closeness helps forge a strong bond between a baby and their parents.
Slings promote responsive parenting, they enable parents to be close…..