The first few days after birth is dependent on what kind of birth you had: home birth vs giving birth in a hospital, epidural vs natural, c-section vs vaginal and medical complications vs none. But even though the days following the birth can differ greatly in many ways, there are still some ...

When you think of salt, what is it that springs to mind? Is it a tub of salted popcorn? A melt-in-the-mouth bar of salted caramel chocolate? A tasty batch of salty chips or crisps? Or maybe you think of spreading a layer of salted butter on a golden-brown piece of toast! What probably doesn't ...

If you've decided that it's time to wean your little one, you've already taken the first step in the right direction! But this will be a rather big transition for your toddler, so if they're going through any other major changes, it might be best to wait until everything else has settled down. If...

Now that your little one is eating solid foods alongside breastfeeding or formula milk, you'll hopefully be enjoying their company at mealtimes. They may not always like the food that's put in front of them, and it might get a little messy at times, but when you get it right and they just devour ...

For whatever reason – medical, lifestyle or comfort – you've decided formula milk is the best option for you and your baby. But once you arrive at the store in search of some formula, you find yourself overwhelmed by the many options. There's ‘powder', ‘ready to feed', cow's milk-based, ...

When you first had your baby, you didn't run into any problems regarding breastfeeding. She latched on easily, fed for a decent amount of time, and always seemed satisfied and content after a feed. You never worried that she wasn't getting enough milk or that the milk wasn't giving her all the ...

Breastfeeding isn't always easy. In fact, it's pretty rare for the process to be smooth-sailing from start to finish. But it can prove even more difficult if you have a skin condition that affects your breasts, areolas, or nipples. Sometimes, bottle-feeding formula is simply the best option for ...

As a new mum, you've got a lot on your plate. One moment you're preparing formula and pumping breast milk, the next you're changing a dirty nappy or rocking your baby to sleep. And as you're so busy multi-tasking, you're starting to find it difficult to concentrate on one task at a time. This ...

Within your circle of friends, you've always been the one that has all the answers. With a good general knowledge of most subjects, your nearest and dearest would always turn to you for advice, tips and tricks on pretty much anything. And as you've always felt so clued up and capable while you ...

Peanut butter and jelly (jam) sandwiches are a favourite amongst kids for a reason – because peanut butter is just so darn delicious! It's yummy on toast, spread on a slice of apple, stirred into a curry, or even smeared on an oreo. But will your baby like it? And more importantly, given that ...