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1. When will my milk come in?Starting from the second trimester of pregnancy, your body begins to produce protein-rich colostrum, the ‘first milk’ full of essential nutrients and easiest for newborns to digest. Milk production will be kickstarted by your hormones after your placenta is delivered: this is the signal for your body that it’s time to feed baby. Milk will increase in quantity and change in consistency approximately two to five days after you deliver, or earlier if you’ve had childre …

Purchasing a car seat is probably one of the most daunting shopping experiences for new parents: in this blog post we try and demistify the process, giving you the essential information plus a few handy tips on installation and use!First of all, a reminder: children should always travel in the back of the car, away from active airbags and the dashboard. There is now a penalty for drivers who place a rearward-facing child car seat in the front where there is an active airbag. According to I …

Weaning, or the process of introducing solid food to your baby’s routine, is an exciting milestone: but when should you start? Research points to six months as the ideal time, because your little one’s intestines are mostly developed by that stage.The Department of Health and the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. From six months, other foods should complement breastfeeding for up to two years or more.You should really think of weani …

Moving back home from the hospital, you are likely to be completely absorbed by the needs of your newborn baby. However, don’t forget to give some care and attention to yourself as well: after all, no one can drink from an empty well! While it’s great to have someone (ideally family) near you, or even staying with you, to help out during the first week at home with baby, don’t be afraid to keep visits to a minimum: your friends and family will understand. If possible, make mealtimes easy …

You’ve attended the breastfeeding class, you’ve read the guide, you’ve spoken to the GP… As someone who’s been there, here’s 10 quick tips - straight from a mother to another! - that you might not have come across quite yet…1) You’re tired. Like, REALLY tired. (I know - so was I.) So while you breastfeed, make sure to be as comfortable as you can possibly be, as it might take a while. My advice? Rather than sitting up, lie on your side with baby facing you. 2) Leaking is normal. Don’t wor …