Since babies don’t begin talking until they’re at least 12 months old, it’s safe to assume that they can’t understand speech until that time. Right? Wrong. This study has shown that babies understand what you’re saying a lot sooner than we realised… When? Babies begin to distinguish words when they’re seven months old. And from that…
At what age can babies understand speech?

10 weird facts about breastfeeding

Ten weird and wonderful facts you might not have known about breastfeeding, to encourage all you yummy mummies to keep up the good work. Calorie burner Who needs the gym? The amount of metabolic energy it takes to breastfeed a hungry baby every day uses the same amount of energy it would take to walk seven…
The seven B’s of attachment parenting

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…
3 great apps for pregnancy, newborn and baby

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…
3 ways to help your child if they stammer

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…
Six tips for parents with children on social media

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
5 tips to encourage your baby to start walking

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,…