Hello again, this weeks breast feeding information is all about the breast and nipple. There are a few things that are normal such as sore and tender nipples and some engorgement in the early days of breast feeding or when weaning. These should settle pretty quickly. Things that might hinder your progress while breast feeding […]
Author: kathycollins
Breast feeding – Is my baby getting enough?
Welcome back to the continuing instalments about breast feeding. Thank you for the many likes and shares. It is a subject close to our hearts.I see some parents lose confidence because they cannot see or measure how much baby is drinking. Let’s look at some things that will reassure you that your baby is adequately […]
Breast feeding – Attachment and positioning
There is so much to be said about breast feeding so I am going to break it down onto weekly instalments until I have covered the things I think are critical to helping you breast feed successfully. Attachment & Positioning. The most important thing you should be aware of is that breast feeding does not […]
Two option rule
Let me share with you a simple tip I give parents. I call it the two option rule and it is amazingly effective to help keep things simple and offer control and independence to toddlers.Instead of asking what a toddler would like, give them 2 choices.You can apply this scenario to almost any situation.Here are some […]
Beat the heat
We have such a fortunate outdoor lifestyle in Australia, especially Queensland so Let’s look at a few things to keep us and our babies safe in the heat and sun. We are reminded often to stay out of the heat of the day when UV rays are most harmful but protection is recommended when UV levels […]