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Win a Lights Out Blinds in May for your baby
Baby of the month’ competition, we are delighted to offer one lucky winner a set of ingenious Lights Out Blinds, a product that is sure to become a firm favourite this summer!
Competition ends 31st May 2013Groups
Breastfeeding your baby with Down Syndrome
Breastfeeding your baby is a wonderful gift you can give. Breastfeeding can be a valuable and rewarding part of caring for your baby and contribute to their well-being. Babies with Down Syndrome experience special benefits from breast milk and breastfeeding beyond the many advantages to typical newborns. Breast milk provides extra protection against infections and…
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How to make breastfeeding more comfortable
In the early days, breastfeeding, winding and nappy changing can easily engulf an hour or more of your time. It is important that you know how to make breastfeeding more comfortable if you find that your back begins to hurt, or your neck gets stiff or you just can’t wait for the feed to be…
Medela expresses delight in the science behind the Original 2-phase!
Medela rarely talk about their research as they prefer to focus on mums and the benefits of breastmilk, but as they prepare for their 8th International Lactation Symposium they thought it was high time they revealed the science behind their groundbreaking research and the remarkable 2-phase technology it helped create. Medela has always strived to…
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How to manage engorgement and breast congestion
Feeling engorged soon after delivery and later on when baby starts to sleep through the night is not only uncomfortable but can compromise your baby’s ability to latch well and drain the breast. Knowing how to manage engorgement and breast congestion will enable you to quickly avert any breastfeeding problems or escalation into mastitis. Here…
What does breastfeeding feel like?
If you are currently expecting your first baby, you may wonder what breastfeeding, when it is going well, feels like. So many mums are told a wide array of things which simply add to the confusion and understandably sometimes put mums off the idea of breastfeeding altogether. So what does breastfeeding feel like, how do…
Feeding on the go made simple
When you are pregnant you prepare yourself for the sleepless nights, the dirty nappies and even the fact that you’ll have very little time for yourself. What you may not be prepared for however is the amount of paraphernalia that needs to go wherever your baby goes!! From nappies and changing mats, to pushchairs and…
Going public – breastfeeding tips when out and about…
Now the spring months are almost upon us, the sun will hopefully be shining and being out and about with your little one will be more of a regular occurrence. For those of you breastfeeding mummies, this can be a bit of a minefield and cause for concern. Where should you feed? How can you…
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Introduce solids without impacting breastfeeding
As your baby gets bigger and seems hungrier, you may wonder how or when to introduce solids without impacting breastfeeding. There are different approaches you can take to introducing solids, such as baby-led weaning, the traditional method of introducing new tastes in puree form or a combination of both. Regardless of which method you decide…
Breastfeeding tips from Carol, Cantaloop’s Midwife
We chatted to Carol, who is the midwife for the Cantaloop nursing and maternity bra brand as she shares with us her advice, breastfeeding tips and support on breastfeeding. Are you sitting comfortably? Breastfeeding tips When breastfeeding it is important to be completely comfortable and without interruption once baby has started to feed. So before…
Breastfeeding Café – dates for your diary
Once a month we’re inviting you to log into our breastfeeding café and chat about all things breastfeeding. Medela’s lactation consultant Sioned, and babyworld’s midwife Amber will both be on hand to offer support and expert advice for anyone who has any concerns or questions….what a great opportunity to speak to the professionals without leaving…
