The first time I had heard about Baby Lead Weaning was when Addi was c lose to 18 months old. Since then I keeping hearing of various fried who use this form of feeding and I simply had no idea when it came time to feed Addi her first solids. So, if you are a bit in the dark on what Baby Lead Weaning is, this could be the post that clears it up! ~Janell Read more →
Foods to Avoid for Infants and Toddlers
Trying out new foods is a very exciting and engaging experience for both parents and the little one. Watching the expressions change on baby’s face as he or she tastes something new is an unforgettable moment. However, some foods can come with risks for little ones so in order to have a healthy and positive eating experience it is important to be careful about which foods you introduce when.
Cow or Soy Milk should be avoided at least till a baby’s first birthday. Most infants cannot digest cow or soy milk and it does not contain all the necessary nutrients required for baby’s development. Read more →
There is so much debate on whether to use a dummy for babies, that it really is a personal decision for each family to make. There is no right or wrong, but rather do what will work for you and your baby. Here is some great information that may help you. Read more →
Going to the grocery store can be quite the adventure with littlies. Often times it seems too crazy to handle or you get so used to the chaos that it seems normal. Well, these ideas will hopefully help shopping with your children to be a much more peaceful process!
Be Organised: Have a list and stick to it. Don’t rush through the store so quickly that you ignore your children, but make it as organized as possible so they don’t feel confused and you get it done in a timely manner. Read more →
If you’re anything like me, you hit the floor running! There’s a lot to say about a woman who loves to work and be diligent. It’s a great thing to be a hard worker and a go-getter! However, as a new mum, it’s that very thing that can end up leaving you totally burnt out.
Here are some helpful hints that will hopefully prevent burn out as a new mum, or if you are already feeling the burdens of motherhood, to help you get back on the path of a life full of peace. Read more →
The winter months are upon us and its getting cold! So how do you keep your baby warm while sleeping without risking harm? Here’s a few things to consider. Don’t go crazy, just focus on these and bubs will be sleeping snug through those winter months. Along with a BabyButton Tag-a-Long Blanket there are a few things that you should keep in mind.
Baby Proofing Your House
So you are baby proofing the house in preparing for your baby or the bubs is here and the reality of what they can get into has sunk in! No time is too early or late to baby proof your house. I have found we didnt do tons until Addi was able to roll/crawl and then reality sunk in I better do it and QUICK! Im sure at some point you have heard “Get down to their level and see what they see and can get into”. It is repeated because it is so true. We dont notice the outlets lower, the cords to grab onto or small choking items that can be found when crawling around and searching for anything to cause mischief! So crawl around your whole house to start the process and take note of what they see that you may have overlooked being so tall! 
Teething and the helpless Mum:
How sad it is to know that your poor baby is in so much pain, drooling down their shirt, and you simply cant make the discomfort go away quicker. Have you ever wanted to be able to help relieve this pain without using medicine every time? There has to be a less invasive way, right? Hubby and I have never been one on pushing medicine into Addison and I always look for solutions that dont involve medicine because I feel she is so little and there have to be natural ways to help any issue at hand. Read more →
Todays Great Post is by Julia from newbornmothers.com.au who has written a great post on the ever so talked about “Controlled Crying”. There are also some
Julia Jones is an Ayurvedic postnatal doula. She works with pregnant women and new mothers in Perth who want to avoid feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. For more in please visit www.newbornmothers.com.au
There is a lot of controversy around the subject of leaving a baby to cry it out. Rebrand it however you like; self soothing, self settling, controlled comforting, controlled crying… it’s a contentious issue. Read more →
Eek! Its time to have a Baby- What to put in your Hospital Bag!
My water broke at home without any real warning I was already in labor. (I had some back pain but thought it was because I was sitting wrong at the computer!) Addi had pooped in her water so we quickly gathered our hospital bag and headed to the hospital. (And by ‘We’ I mean Hubby gathered everything, I wandered around the house not accomplishing anything as reality sunk in, I was about to have a baby!)
