Archive for August 2017
Toddlers Are a Constant Source of Entertainment
They learn something new every day, and are ever inventive in their tactics to avoid doing what they don’t want. Managing mealtimes can be particularly frustrating especially if you haven’t learnt the cardinal rule:- Accept that you will never win a fight with a toddler ! 5 Tips for Managing a Fussy Toddler…
Read MoreWhen is Breastfeeding Not So Great?
When is breastfeeding not so great? Well never really, but reducing breastfeeding at end of first year is important to allow the exploration and ingestion of new foods. Recently I have seen babies who so love their breastfeeds that at almost 12 months they have not started to eat. Because they are not eating,…
Read MoreWeaning: Not always so easy
Struggles with weaning present in various ways, Mum’s plan to wean from the breast may be well thought out but stymied when the baby’s response is “No Way!” or baby so loves the breast he won’t eat any solids. Or as today, mother’s health meant she must stop breastfeeding so she can better manage her…
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