Feeding Your Baby

If you’ve started looking at baby bottles, you’ve probably seen phrases like: “Mimics the breast” “Prevents nipple confusion” “Designed for combi-feeding” “Closest thing to breastfeeding” It all sounds reassuring, especially if you’re planning to breastfeed and want flexibility - but how much of this is actually backed by good evidence? A recent 2025 study published in Maternal & Child Nutrition looked into exactly this and the findings are worth understanding if you’re p

Acknowledge Their Efforts Caring for a newborn is far from a holiday - it’s full-time, round-the-clock work. Recognise your partner’s efforts with simple gestures like “thank you” or “you’re doing an amazing job.” Feeling seen and appreciated goes a long way. Share Household Responsibilities Just because your partner is at home doesn’t mean they should handle every household chore. Share the cooking, cleaning, and laundry so that the load feels lighter and you function as a t