Should you use herbs or homeopathy to boost milk supply?
Posted by Karen Faulkner onMany mums experience breast milk supply issues after having a baby. Breast feeding looks like the easiest thing to do but is actually one of the most challenging for a new mum. What are the...
Things you need to know about Fenugreek and increasing milk supply
Posted by Karen Faulkner onDuring the early weeks following birth a mum will often have more milk than her baby needs. She may experience leaking and/or breast fullness/engorgement — this is simply a period of adjustment as the mum’s...
Cows Milk Protein Allergy or Intolerance and Formula Feeding
Posted by Karen Faulkner onPreventing Allergies in Infants with a Family History What to Feed Your Allergic Baby Babies can develop food intolerance or food allergy especially if there is a family history of atopic disease e,g. asthma, eczema,...
Your Baby has Gone on a Nursing Strike! Yikes, What Should you Do?
Posted by Karen Faulkner onToday's blog is especially for Tyler, who is feeling incredibly anxious that her baby has gone 8 hours and is showing no signs of being hungry or wanting a breastfeed.This is what she sent me:Hello...
Paleo Sweet Potato Fritters a great finger food for 6 months plus
Posted by Karen Faulkner onI'm always on the lookout for supereasy recipes for busy parents and their babies. This great finger food recipe comes courtesy of The Merrymakersisters and it sounds seriously delish.It only takes 10 minutes to prep...
How your newborn baby tells you they need a milk feed?
Posted by Karen Faulkner onA baby will tell you they want a feed by their body language. It's important to properly observe your baby to avoid missing early and mid sleep cues. Once you miss those early cues your...
Breast feeding tragedy on postnatal ward
Posted by Karen Faulkner onThe tragedy of a newborn baby This tragic case of a newborn baby being suffocated and crushed whilst being breastfed, on a postnatal ward, is far from an isolated case. As many of you know...
Thai fish cakes for your 8 month plus baby & toddler
Posted by Karen Faulkner onFinger Food for your older baby These Thai fish cakes are superb for lunch or dinner. Feel free to adjust the curry paste – using just a little if cooking for a child, or none...