Bump, Birth and Beyond - Leicester

19/12/2023

17/12/2023

🥂…. No Prosecco headache is a bonus this Christmas.

Designated driver ✅

12/12/2023

Never be fooled about cost equating to quality. All infant formulas are equally nutritious.

There’s an article online at the moment that is promoting the idea of the ‘best’ formula milk for your baby. It’s basically an advertising piece and includes some of the most expensive formulas suggesting they are better for your baby.

I’m not going to link to it (and am 😵‍💫 it’s been published under advertising laws) but wanted to remind anyone who is worried that they can’t afford the ‘best’ formula for their baby or is feeling pressure to afford it, that there’s simply no evidence that more expensive milks are better for your baby.

All infant formulas suitable from 0 - 12 months are nutritionally equivalent and there’s no evidence that any provide better nutrition or outcomes compared to the others. They are all regulated to have very similar ingredients and the ones on sale for £9 (or whatever the lowest price is this week) will support your baby in the same way that the ones double the price will.

When you look at the ingredients list of different priced formulas they are very similar. The companies openly admit in published research to targeting different worries in their advertising of their products ie making parents think that some milks are more scientific and developed than others even though they know that this isn’t true.

Please buy whatever milk suits your budget, is most most easily available or even suits your kitchen colour scheme - which is more relevant than any advertising claims are!

03/09/2023

Really exciting new products coming. If you like sustainability and style for your practical items then look no further ❤️

01/08/2023

Running out of chairs here!! All set up for week 2 of our Groby July course.

19/07/2023

Another study supporting the importance of antenatal education to a positive and empowered experience. We are so passionate about informed decision making here at BBB

15/07/2023

Truth.

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13/06/2023

In this hot weather here is the advice from the lullaby trust.

We always recommend lightweight bedding instead of bulky bedding. But in the warmer months, your little one might not need a cover at all and will be best in just their vest or baby grow. And of course, when it’s really hot, it’s perfectly fine for them to just sleep in a nappy!
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You’ll know it’s time to remove a layer if your baby’s chest is clammy, or the back of their neck.

11/06/2023

So today during my visits as a community midwife I asked a couple to remove cot bumpers from their newborn’s cot. They had purchased them from a trusted provider and were horrified to learn the risks. Obviously it is their choice but they clearly didn’t have enough information to do a proper risk assessment for their baby. I’m not sure why these things are legal.

Soft, squishy material could make your little one too hot or it could cover a baby’s mouth and nose if they’re pressed against it. That’s why we advise against using pods and nests (these are a softer/cushioned type of sleep surface that are sometimes used alone or as well as a mattress).
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Research shows that a firm, entirely flat sleep surface is safer and reduces the chance of SIDS. The safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, separate space such as a cot or Moses basket.