It’s easy for a new Dad to feel a little sidelined, all the attention is on Mum and baby so they can feel that the most they can be is a “helper” rather than an equal partner in parenting. Even more so if Mum is breastfeeding and has more time off work than Dad does,… Continue reading Dads Matter Too – How to Encourage Dad & Baby Bonding
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Do Babies Need Routines?
When it comes to baby care a lot is said about routines. Some people recommend a strict routine, with precise feeding and sleeping times that should be followed exactly and are the same (or very similar) for every baby. Others say that any routine at all is denying your baby’s needs and it’s best to… Continue reading Do Babies Need Routines?
Q&A Can You Combine Breast and Bottle Feeding?
Question: Hi Martina,I’m expecting my first baby and I’ve heard a lot about the benefits of breastfeeding. I would definitely like to breastfeed but I also want my partner to be able to feed our baby sometimes, so he can have that bonding time and also to give me a break! Is it possible to… Continue reading Q&A Can You Combine Breast and Bottle Feeding?
The Benefits of Baby Massage
Touch is your newborn baby’s first language, it’s how they communicate with you and plays an essential role in your developing relationship. Baby massage can take that one step further and really deepen the parent-baby bond.