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combining breast and bottle if your baby is older, and you want to feed him or her a mixture of breast milk and formula, that’s ok. many mothers choose to feed their babies a combination of...

...baby formula, you should be boiling the water for his bottles until at least six months of age. that’s to prevent the risk of bacterial infections from tap water. after six months, it’s...

...baby. there are perfectly safe medications out there that can be taken during the pregnancy including those with benzoyl peroxide and antibotic preparations. you can get these at your local chemist or...

...baby or toddler that’s on the move could potentially fall down the stairs with serious consequences. aside from the top and bottom of your stairs, stair gates are also a good idea installed at...

...baby can accidentally fall down the stairs. when you do decide to buy a stair gate, there are a few things you need to think about. first, there are the number of gates you will need. each flight of...

how to buy a cot your baby will be spending a significant portion of his or her first few years in a cot, so it’s worth looking for a good one. since your baby is probably going to spend his or...

buying a high chair when your baby is able to sit upright without assistance, they are ready to use a high chair. at about seven months, most children are able to use high chairs. when buying a high...

...baby carrier. they are usually made of slightly stretchy material and work by being folded and worn in a very specific way. slings are very useful for newborn babies and infants, since they can be...

working mum's guilt returning to work guilt guilt is one of those emotions that are difficult to deal with. it's perfectly natural to feel sad and upset when you leave your baby to return to work...

solid foods for babies knowing when to introduce solid foods into your baby’s diet many parents are eager to introduce solid foods into their baby's diet. however, for the first few months...

...baby also eats, so are there any foods that should be avoided while breastfeeding? everyone knows that it is not safe to consume alcohol while pregnant as it can cause foetal alcohol syndrome...

switching to regular milk know when the time is right to start giving your baby regular milk you can switch over to regular milk when your baby turns one. it is always a dilemma for mothers as to when...

...baby begins to realise that you, as his mum, are a separate person to him. it’s also when he starts to realise that this means that you could leave. as he grows, and finds his feet, so to speak...

scheduling naptime know when your baby should be sleeping whether your baby naps on a schedule or not depends on how old your baby is. babies usually need to sleep more before the age of four. your...

...baby blues, pelvic pain and engorged breast are discussed in great detail at antenatal classes, but no one ever talks about going to the toilet. your body is in recovery mode after you have given...

...baby blues, and engorged breasts are discussed in great detail at antenatal classes, but no one ever talks about going to the toilet. your body is in recovery mode after you have given birth. you...

postnatal bleeding postnatal bleeding and what you should know every new mum bleeds after having a baby, whether it's a vaginal birth or a caesarean section. this bleeding is called lochia and...

...baby arrives. and things can get pretty ugly. partners take offence when one partner wants to parent differently, indirectly implying that their way is wrong. leave egos out of the equation and...

...baby. during intercourse, orgasm aids in conception. for the man, it releases the sperm. but in the woman, the contractions pull the sperm toward the egg. the sperm must overcome the obstacle of the...

healing after birth how your body reacts and heals after birth your body has spent many months nurturing the baby. all the changes that your body went through to help bring the baby into the world...