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33 articles tagged with “feeding”
Jun 15, 20263 min read
Starting Solids: The Complete UK Weaning Guide (NHS-Aligned)
Everything you need to know about introducing solid foods to your baby — when to start, what to offer first, and how to make mealtimes enjoyable.
Jun 12, 20263 min read
Baby Led Weaning: A Complete Beginner's Guide for UK Parents
Baby led weaning (BLW) is a popular approach to starting solids that lets your baby feed themselves from the start. Here's everything you need to know.
Jun 12, 20267 min read
Why Breast Milk Supply Dips and How to Recover It
Common causes of breast milk supply dips including illness, stress, and returning periods — plus evidence-based steps to restore supply and when to consider supplementing.
Jun 12, 20265 min read
Blocked Ducts and Mastitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A blocked duct that isn't resolved can progress to mastitis — here's how to tell the difference, what to do, and when to call your GP.
Jun 12, 20266 min read
Combination Feeding: How to Mix Breast and Bottle Feeding Successfully
Combination feeding — mixing breast and bottle — is a valid choice that works for many families, but doing it in a way that protects your supply takes some planning.
Jun 12, 20265 min read
How to Increase Breast Milk Supply: What Actually Works
Most supply concerns are perceived rather than real, but when supply does need a boost, these are the evidence-based approaches that make a genuine difference.
Jun 12, 20267 min read
When and How to Stop Night Feeds: A Gentle Guide
When it is developmentally appropriate to drop night feeds, the difference between genuine hunger and habit, gradual methods for weaning night feeds, and what to realistically expect.
Jun 12, 20267 min read
Baby Portion Sizes by Age: How Much Is Normal From 6 to 12 Months?
Worried about how much your baby is eating? Here are realistic portion size guides for 6 to 12 months and how to manage the anxiety that often comes with weaning.
Jun 12, 20266 min read
Responsive Feeding: What It Means and Why It Matters
Responsive feeding supports healthy development for breast and bottle-fed babies. Learn what it means, the division of responsibility, and how to avoid pressure feeding.
Jun 12, 20266 min read
Vegetarian Weaning for Babies: A Complete UK Guide
Everything UK parents need to know about vegetarian weaning — protein, iron, B12, calcium, and practical meal ideas for babies from 6 months.
Jun 11, 20265 min read
Breastfeeding Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and What's a Myth
Most dietary advice given to breastfeeding mothers is unnecessary restriction. Here's what the evidence actually says about diet during breastfeeding — what genuinely matters and what you can safely ignore.
Jun 11, 20264 min read
Breastfeeding Past 12 Months: Benefits, What Changes, and How to Wean If You Want To
The WHO recommends breastfeeding until 2 years and beyond. Here's what changes about breastfeeding after 12 months, the ongoing benefits, and how to wean gently if and when you're ready.
Jun 11, 20263 min read
Breastfeeding Tips for New Mums: What No One Tells You
Breastfeeding is natural — but that doesn't mean it's easy. Here's honest, practical guidance for the early weeks.
Jun 11, 20264 min read
Healthy Snacks for Babies: Ideas for 9–12 Months
By 9 months, most babies need a small snack between meals. Here are simple, nutritious, low-effort snack ideas that support development and build good eating habits — without added sugar or salt.
Jun 11, 20264 min read
Introducing Cow's Milk at 12 Months: How, How Much, and What Changes
At 12 months, cow's milk can become your baby's main drink. Here's how to transition from formula or breast milk, how much is right, and what to do if your baby refuses it.
Jun 11, 20264 min read
Weaning Meals: Batch Cooking Ideas and a Week of Baby Food
Batch cooking saves hours every week once you're feeding a baby three meals a day. Here's a practical approach to batch cooking for weaning babies, with a week's worth of meal ideas from 6 to 12 months.
Jun 10, 20265 min read
Storing and Freezing Breast Milk: A Complete Safety Guide
Breast milk storage has clear guidelines that are easy to follow once you know them. Here's how to store expressed milk safely, how to build a freezer stash, and how to thaw and use it.
Jun 10, 20265 min read
Finger Foods for Babies: Ideas, Textures and Safe Sizes by Age
Finger foods help babies develop motor skills, independence, and a positive relationship with food. Here's what to offer, how to cut it, and how to feel confident about gagging.
Jun 9, 20264 min read
Vitamin D for Babies: Why It Matters and What the NHS Recommends
The NHS recommends vitamin D supplements for most babies from birth — but many parents don't know this, or aren't sure which supplement to use. Here's the complete guide.
Jun 8, 20265 min read
Expressing and Pumping Breast Milk: A Complete UK Guide
Whether you're pumping to build a freezer stash, return to work, or support a baby who can't latch, expressing is a skill worth learning. Here's everything you need to know.
Jun 7, 20264 min read
When and How to Introduce a Cup to Your Baby
The NHS recommends offering a free-flow cup from around 6 months. Here's how to introduce it, which cups to choose, and how to transition away from bottles by 12 months.
Jun 7, 20264 min read
Newborn Weight Loss After Birth: What's Normal and When to Worry
Nearly all newborns lose weight in the first days of life. Here's how much is normal, what's being monitored, and when weight loss becomes a concern that needs addressing.
Jun 6, 20264 min read
Paced Bottle Feeding: What It Is and Why It Matters
Paced bottle feeding mimics breastfeeding and helps prevent overfeeding, wind, and bottle preference. Here's how to do it and why most feeding specialists now recommend it.
Jun 3, 20264 min read
First Foods at 6 Months: What to Give Your Baby First
Starting solids is exciting and daunting in equal measure. Here's exactly what first foods to offer, in what order, what textures to use, and how to make the first few weeks of weaning go smoothly.
Jun 2, 20263 min read
Baby Hiccups: Why They Happen and What to Do
Newborns hiccup a lot — sometimes even before they're born. Here's why hiccups are so common in babies, whether they're a problem, and how to help if they seem uncomfortable.
Jun 1, 20263 min read
Newborn Hunger Cues: How to Know When Your Baby Is Ready to Feed
Crying is a late hunger sign. Learn the early and mid hunger cues your newborn shows before they're in distress — so feeds are calmer for both of you.
Feb 10, 20264 min read
Baby Constipation: Causes, Signs & What Actually Helps
Baby constipation is common — especially after introducing formula or starting solids. Here's how to tell if your baby is constipated, what causes it, and the safe remedies that work.
Jan 8, 20265 min read
Baby Reflux and Silent Reflux: Signs, Causes & What Helps
Reflux affects around half of all UK babies. Learn the difference between normal posseting, reflux, and silent reflux — and which treatments your GP can offer.
Oct 15, 20253 min read
Baby Growth Spurts: When They Happen & How to Survive Them
Growth spurts leave babies fussy, hungry and clingy seemingly overnight. Here's when to expect them, how long they last, and exactly how to handle them.