Baby
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The Importance of Talking to Your Baby
The importance of talking to your baby should not be overlooked. Although they are unable to chat back, taking time to speak to them throughout the day can be beneficial. The importance of talking to your baby in the womb It may feel silly talking to your baby whilst they are still in utero. In fact, the importance of talking to your baby in the womb has been highlighted by research into prenatal language development. Studies have shown that from about 16 weeks, a baby begins to hear the world outside their mother’s womb. By 24 weeks, they will respond to their mother’s voice. This means they can identify their…
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How to Fix Separation Anxiety in Children
When looking at how to fix separation anxiety in children, it is important to understand the root cause of the anxiety. By understanding what our children are feeling, and why, we become better equipped to be able to support them through their tricky moments, and help them to come out stronger. What causes separation anxiety in young children? The first thing it is important to know is that separation anxiety is normal. Between the ages of six months and three years old, most children will exhibit signs of separation anxiety in some form. As babies grow, they are constantly learning. One big development is the understanding that things and people…
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How to Express Breast Milk
Many mothers will receive advice on breastfeeding, but not how to express breast milk. Expressing breast milk can be incredibly useful. Juggling breastfeeding with modern life can be difficult. Giving others the ability to feed the baby can take the pressure off the new mum. For some, breastfeeding is too difficult or painful. Expressing may be the only way to offer breastmilk to their baby. How to express breast milk There are three main ways to express breast milk. These are by hand, by manual pump and by electric pump. Expressing by Hand Expressing by hand has two main benefits. Firstly, you are not dependent on electricity, so you will…
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For Those Struggling to Breastfeed
Society labels breastfeeding as the natural choice. Therefore, many mothers feel like it should come naturally. They are often frustrated when they find that they are struggling to breastfeed. When breastfeeding doesn’t work, we can feel like there is something wrong with us as mothers. Nothing could be further from the truth. Breastfeeding struggles are common. According to a 2019 study, 70.3% of mothers experience difficulties of some sort and 80% stop breastfeeding earlier than they want to. (Gianni et al., 2019) Are the benefits of breastfeeding worth the battles? What can be done to overcome some of the most common difficulties? Benefits formula feeding Breastfeeding is pushed hard in…
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When to Set a Routine for Your Baby
When you have a baby, you will hear lots of talk about setting a routine. This might not sound like the worst idea. Life with a newborn can feel chaotic. Grown-up humans love predictability and preset plans. Babies, however, come to you unprogrammed, with no concept of time or scheduling. Their constantly changing and unpredictable needs can be exhausting. Babies are little, but they have a huge impact. Like a lot of new parents, you may feel eager to calm the chaos. So, when can you set a routine for a baby? Why wait to set a routine? The most important thing, especially the first few months, is to ensure…
