I had read all there was to read about breastfeeding in books and magazines before giving birth but breastfeeding is just one of those things where there is no “pre-race warm-up”. I had been to a breastfeeding workshop which was really informative. I knew breastfeeding was what I wanted to do especially with the draw cards of possible prevention of allergies and the cost effectiveness of this...

A lot of people have a fear of sharks. In reality, there aren’t many people who are bitten by sharks; approximately 30 per year. The sharp toothed creature we shouldbe fearing is lurking closer than we think!  Oh yes, it’s dangerous, you’ll shriek at the pain…it’s the BITING BABY! Now, I personally was in denial. I thought, great- he’s getting teeth; that and a few wakeful...

Read books, be informed but pick one person you trust to give you advice. Glycerine helps some babies take a dummy for those tender moments. If your baby rejects a spoon when feeding solids, use your finger. Fill an empty Berocca C tube with dried beans, it’s great as a shaker. A “Peek-a-boob” or a “Hide and Feed” is great for breastfeeding in public. Steamers make putrity...