Milk Matters Infant Feeding Solutions

06/05/2026

Just FYI - it’s long been unregulated and many of us have shouted about it from the rooftops. The blog here is from 2012!

01/05/2026

Kendamil has brilliant marketing. A royal warrant. And a loyal following of parents who swear by it.

And while the front of the tin highlights what’s not in it, there are additives in there that work well for some babies - and cause real problems for others.

Popular isn’t the same as right for your baby.

Some babies are consistently unsettled on it. Sick after feeds. And parents are told it’s reflux, or colic, or just how their baby is.

Sometimes it’s none of those things. Sometimes it’s what’s in the tin.

The Formula Decoder doesn’t tell you which formula is best. It gives you what you need to work that out for your own baby.

Link in bio.

30/04/2026

The Strait of Hormuz has been closed for nine weeks. The UK is expected to be the worst-hit major economy. Government sources are already warning of crippling shortages of fuel and medicines - and the official response so far is to monitor supplies and tell people not to panic.

Nobody is talking about what this means for formula-fed babies.

Here’s what you need to know.

There is no government emergency plan for infant formula. No strategic reserve. Food banks cannot legally accept or distribute it.

The market is controlled by three manufacturers accounting for over 90% of UK supply.

Formula depends on global ingredients - vitamin and mineral premixes, vegetable oils, specialist additives - that run through the same supply chains now under active pressure. British-made formula still depends on imported micronutrients. No brand is fully insulated.

Supplies are already depleting from existing stocks. Even if the strait reopened today, analysts estimate 4-6 weeks to stabilise and 8-13 weeks to return to normal.

For the general population this means price rises and less variety on shelves. For a family with a formula-dependent baby - especially one on specialist formula for CMPA, reflux, or prematurity - there is no safe alternative, no government backstop, and no safety net.

If your baby is on specialist formula, contact your GP today about contingency.

Do not water down formula under any circumstances - it causes serious harm.

If you’re pregnant and thinking about feeding choices - breastfeeding is the only option right now that doesn’t depend on a supply chain under active pressure. That’s information you have a right to have before your baby arrives.

Getting breastfeeding established takes support - ideally in place before birth, not after.

I’m opening free online antenatal breastfeeding support groups and relactation support groups for anyone who needs them.

DM me ANTENATAL or RESTART to find out more.

29/04/2026

To celebrate the launch of my new “formula fix” - thought i’d share some of the messages I’ve received from families over the years.

You are never alone in your confusion as a new parent.

The last one is my favourite 😂

29/04/2026

If you’re trying to choose a formula, or thinking about switching, the label doesn’t actually tell you enough to make the decision.

You get a long ingredient list and a few claims, but nothing that shows you what to look at first or what to change if your baby has gas, reflux or is constipated.

Does organic matter? Which companies care about sustainability? I’ve got you covered.

This guide breaks down what’s in each formula, what the ingredients do, and how to choose based on your baby - not the packaging.

Launch price available for 7 days only.
🎁 Grab it this week and the probiotics guide comes free.

PDF guide plus audio walkthroughs. Get the full lowdown and access in bio.

28/04/2026

The blood, sweat and swearing 😂 my formula fix is now finished! 🙌

INTRODUCTORY LAUCH PRICE! You’ve looked at all the different formulas. You’re still not sure. Whethe

28/04/2026

How much did formula cost you this year?

The most expensive tin and the cheapest one on the shelf have to meet exactly the same nutritional standards.

But they’re not the same.
Different fats.
Different prebiotics.
Ditterent protein blends.

That’s why one baby is fine on it and another ends up constipated, gassy, or unsettled.
Price isn’t the answer.
Matching the formula is.

Link to my new *Formula Fix” in bio.

25/04/2026

Bonya formula is being discontinued this summer.
If your baby’s on it - or you were considering it - now’s the time to work out what actually matters before you switch.

I’m starting a full UK formula breakdown this week - follow if you want to know what actually matters, and what’s just marketing.

23/04/2026

You wouldn’t ask a mechanic why your cat’s sick. So why is everyone except an IBCLC giving you feeding advice?

Everyone has an opinion on your baby’s feeding. Almost none of them have the training to back it up.

IBCLCs complete 1000+ clinical hours and sit international board exams - specifically for this.

21/04/2026

What you should be doing:

After you’ve finished sterilising

It’s best to leave bottles and teats in the steriliser or pan until you need them.

If you do take them out, put the teats and lids on the bottles straight away.

Wash and dry your hands before handling sterilised equipment. Better still, use some sterile tongs.

Assemble the bottles on a clean, disinfected surface or the upturned lid of the steriliser.

NHS

23/10/2025

Signs a baby is feeding well from a bottle include a wide gape around the teat, the bottom lip rolled out and no clicking or leaking with a steady rhythm of sucking and swallowing.

If you’re not seeing these, or if feeds are messy and stressful, it is usually a sign the flow, latch or oral function needs checking rather than ‘just wind’.

If you are unsure, this is exactly what I support parents with every day. ♥️