Attachment parenting does exactly what the title suggests: promoting the bond between mother and baby through prolonged contact. This can be through co-sleeping, baby carriers, skin to skin contact and breastfeeding. It’s completely up to parents what way they ‘parent’ their baby. What’s important is that you do what’s best for you and your baby. These are…
It’s difficult for us here at m&i to remember our lives without apps and smartphones. More difficult to image our children’s future when the technology is with them from the very beginning…and from beginning we mean pregnancy, to infancy to babyhood and beyond! Check out these fab apps to help you below! The Smart Baby…
Most children will stammer at one stage or another. It can happen when they’re especially excited, or anxious about a situation. But how can you tell if it’s just a phase or something that you need to look into further? And when should a Speech and Language Therapist get involved? You should consider bringing your…
Set up the account for your child. This way you will know the log-in details and enable you to check the account as much as you like ensuring everything looks
Some babies can’t wait to spring into the adventure land around them while others prefer to sit back and watch their world unfold from the comfort of their parent’s arms. If your baby has experienced trouble finding their feet you can make a big difference with these developmental tips! Tip #1 – Patience is key On average,…
The pollinators are out in abundance! And though this means our gardens are getting the best of the buzzy wuzzys, our sinuses, tear ducts and throats are suffering terribly with the effects of hay fever. Getting hay fever is a pain, and we usually rely on over-the-counter medicines to help the symptoms. But some of…
Prenatal exercise There is much confusion amongst mums-to-be about exercising during pregnancy. Is it safe? What types are best? And what should be avoided? Our resident antenatal fitness expert STEPHANIE SINNOTT gives her tips on prenatal exercise. Questions When people hear that I am a personal trainer, they immediately start asking questions: How do I lose…
