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

Parenting

Toddler Nutrition for First-Time Parents

Toddlers eat in weekly patterns, not daily ones, and appetite naturally drops after the first year. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents of babies and toddlers.

· 5 min read

Pregnancy

The Practical Week 17 of Pregnancy Checklist

By week 17, brown fat starts to develop, which will help regulate body temperature after birth. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.

· 5 min read

Baby Food

Reading Baby Food Labels: What Comes Next

Check the first ingredient, the total sugar per 100 g and whether fruit dominates a savoury product. how to prepare for the stage that follows this one for parents starting solids.

· 5 min read

Baby Health

Hip Dysplasia Screening: What Comes Next

Routine newborn checks screen hips, and early treatment with a harness is highly effective. how to prepare for the stage that follows this one for parents managing a baby’s health.

· 5 min read

Buying Guides

Buying Nappies While Travelling

Absorbency, fit at the leg and price per nappy are the three variables. keeping the routine intact on planes, cars and holidays for parents planning purchases.

· 6 min read

Product Reviews

Nappies While Travelling

Absorbency, fit at the leg and price per nappy are the three variables. keeping the routine intact on planes, cars and holidays for parents choosing baby gear.

· 6 min read

Pregnancy

The Science Behind Week 20 of Pregnancy

By week 20, the mid-pregnancy anomaly scan checks anatomy in detail — the halfway mark. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.

· 5 min read