Sarah is an international board certified lactation consultant supporting families with breastfeeding, combination feeding, expressing and weaning. She leads our feeding coverage.
The emotional brain matures far faster than the regulatory prefrontal cortex, which is why toddlers cannot “calm down” on request. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents…
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Induction is offered for post-term pregnancy, reduced movements, pre-eclampsia or other clinical concerns, and can take days. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for expectant parents.
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Vitamin D from birth, and vitamins A and C from six months in some national guidance. how current recommendations differ from older advice for parents starting solids.
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Grapes, cherry tomatoes, nuts, popcorn and hard raw vegetables are the highest-risk foods. how current recommendations differ from older advice for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Fragrance-free emollients beat scented “baby” fragrance products. making it work around shifts, commutes and childcare for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Fragrance-free emollients beat scented “baby” fragrance products. making it work around shifts, commutes and childcare for parents choosing baby gear.
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If you are RhD negative and your baby is positive, anti-D injections prevent antibodies forming. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
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Motorised swings soothe some babies but must not be used for unsupervised sleep. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents planning purchases.
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Motorised swings soothe some babies but must not be used for unsupervised sleep. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents choosing baby gear.
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A stable high chair with a footrest, soft-tipped spoons and a bib with a catcher. how this typically changes over time for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read