Sarah Abbott, IBCLC

Sarah is an international board certified lactation consultant supporting families with breastfeeding, combination feeding, expressing and weaning. She leads our feeding coverage.

Articles by this author

Buying Guides

The Science Behind Buying Baby Swings

Motorised swings soothe some babies but must not be used for unsupervised sleep. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents planning purchases.

· 6 min read

Product Reviews

The Science Behind Baby Swings

Motorised swings soothe some babies but must not be used for unsupervised sleep. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents choosing baby gear.

· 6 min read

Baby Health

Croup: The Do’s and Don’ts

A barking cough and stridor caused by upper airway swelling, usually worse at night. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.

· 5 min read

Baby Care

The Science Behind Tongue Tie

A restrictive frenulum can affect latch, and division is a quick procedure when clinically indicated. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for new parents.

· 5 min read

Parenting

Night Weaning at 3am: A Survival Guide

Many babies no longer need calories overnight after around a year, subject to your clinician’s view on growth. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents…

· 5 min read