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First year development timeline: month 7

It’s the seventh month of your baby’s life and a lot is still changing. What can you expect this month? Sensory development: Your baby’s senses are key to how he perceives the world and how he learns to do new things. Try your best to do activities with your baby that include using all five […]

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First year development timeline: month 6

It’s the sixth month of your baby’s life, which means that first year marker is getting closer. However, there is still a lot that will happen before you get there. So, what exactly can you expect this month? Sensory development:Your baby’s vision and focus are improving. You’ll see that your baby follows objects very attentively […]

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First year development timeline: month 5

It’s the fifth month of your baby’s life and he is getting stronger every day. We bet you can’t believe how much your baby has changed since his birth, but there’s still more to come. What exactly can you expect this month? Sensory development:This month your baby will be able to differentiate between colours quite […]

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First year development timeline: month 3

It’s the third month of your baby’s life and his development and growth are showing no signs of slowing down. So what exactly can you expect this month? Sensory development:Your baby’s hearing has improved and he can now recognise familiar voices, that’s you mum and dad! Your baby will also be able perceive what direction […]

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General breastfeeding tips

Breastfeeding can be challenging for new mums, if you are finding it difficult, don’t worry and don’t give up! Breast milk offers many advantages for both you and your baby, such as boosting your immune system, giving your baby the perfect balance of nutrients and being easier for your baby to digest. What to remember […]

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Picking the right formula

Type There are several types of formula depending on your baby’s dietary needs, remember though it’s best to stick to just one type. Cow-milk based formula: This type of formula has the best balance of ingredients and allows for easy digestion. It is made from cow’s milk which has been altered to resemble your breast […]

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Picking the right formula

Choosing the right formula for your baby can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. When deciding which formula you are going to use there are 3 important things you need to consider: Form, type and ingredients. Form There are three main formsof formula and which you choose depends on how […]

Different pregnancy diets

Different pregnancy diets

Are you a mum-to-be with a special dietary requirement? Are you worried this could cause problems during your pregnancy? Well, there’s actually no need to worry, because there is plenty you can do and eat that allows you to maintain your diet while also ensuring you and your baby are getting all of the vitamins […]

Carrot and Sweet Potatoe Soup

Ingredients: 1 large onion 5 medium-sized carrots 1 medium-sized sweet potato (peeled) 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 cup of natural soy milk 4 cups of vegetable broth 2 tablespoons of fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons of dried dill) Method: 1. Finely dice the onion, carrots and peeled sweet potato. 2. On medium to high […]

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