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13/05/2026

Weaning webinar 🗓️

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Adj7dDxvF/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📆Weaning Your Baby Webinar- Thursday 14th May 2026 at 7:30pm
📲Families can register using the following link: https://earlystartnutrition.com/.../weaning-your-baby.../
The webinar covers:
✅What foods to offer
✅Mealtime routine and recipe ideas
✅Examples of food textures – from purees to lumpy and finger foods
✅How to support baby at mealtimes
✅Drinks for baby with advice on introducing a cup

Nutrition Courses for Families
If families are unable to attend the above webinars, we also have a number of free courses providing information, tips and practical resources.
☑️Feeding Your Baby in the First Year
☑️Fussy Eating Strategies for Families

Families can sign up to the courses here: https://earlystartnutrition.com/family-nutrition/

05/05/2026

I urge all parents considering paying for a sleep consult to watch this 👇

It’s an unregulated practice and there is some ridiculously dangerous advice being given out.
These ‘professionals’ call themselves experts but with what background? Qualifications? Specialist knowledge?

Please see the The Lullaby Trust for safe sleep advice and speak to a medical professional about normal infant behaviour regarding sleep.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce84e1vn1l2o?fbclid=PAZnRzaARms7tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeEKVzB5ADQ51TTMxYWTSac-NYbwaaXGQWHopy2985rRiLTJzGr6GZKGDWmRA_aem_f5cMZS2x-crIb4xdX54big

The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

18/04/2026

This is a fantastic video for mums/parents.
Follow the link 🔗 and give it a watch 🤓

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM-rPjntTP5/?igsh=MXdhZnFhM3JseTZ0Mg==

01/04/2026

Baby Dyschezia, never heard of it? Wondering what it is, then read the following 🤓

Snorting, grunting, straining, going red in the face and usually associated with trying to p**p.

Babies struggle to coordinate all the muscles and movements needed to p**p, they are just learning how to do this. Although this can be distressing as a parent to witness and listen too, it’s generally not a problem unless the poo passed is hard*.
No treatment is required for Dyschezia and babies will overcome it.

*if you have concerns please always speak to your GP.
Pic: Photo by Laura Garcia: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-new-born-baby-covered-with-blue-blanket-3617844/

28/03/2026

Let’s talk about silicone pumps 🗣️

Silicone pumps are often marketed as passive milk ‘collectors’ but because they suction to the breast, they are actively removing milk from the breast. This is doing more than just collecting what would otherwise be ‘lost’.

Be aware that by using a silicone pumps they can:

• Remove milk your baby needs during a feed

• Contribute to slow weight gain

• Increase the risk of inflammation (‘clogged ducts’) and can potentially lead to more serious complications such as mastitis.

I would recommend collecting leaking milk but not by using one of these 👇
And not at the expense of your baby receiving what they need whilst actively breastfeeding. Find an alternative that does not rely on suction or use a silicone pump for the ‘third breast’, meaning, the first side baby fed from 🤓

Please pop any questions below in the comments.

25/03/2026

Great info 🙌

25/03/2026

Check out Emily’s page for tongue tie advice and services 🫶

Hello,

I’m Emily 🤍

I am an experienced Midwife and Tongue Tie Practitioner.

After having two children with tongue-tie myself, I know how hard feeding can feel. That experience has led me to support newborns and families within their own home though their feeding journey.

I offer calm, compassionate care in your own home, supporting both breastfeeding and bottle feeding. I look at babies and parents holistically, because feeding struggles can happen with any feeding method and everyone deserves support.

I provide tongue-tie assessment, and same day division (as long as safe to do so) with feeding support straight away.

Appointments available same day or within a few days - no long clinic waits.

Feel free to message for more information 💖

13/03/2026

Just sharing this info again.
Pumping support appointments available upon request 🤓

Considering exclusively pumping for your baby?

Don’t know where to start?

Pumping 8-10 times in a 24 hour period will help to establish a full milk supply. This includes pumping atleast once overnight too, to capitalise on the hormone that helps milk production because it reaches higher levels during the night.

Did you know that?

Did you also know that measuring your ni***es can help to maximise milk output?

There are lots of tips and tricks to get pumping off to a good start, but knowing where to start helps 👍

If you have any questions or would like more information send me a PM or reach out in the comments 😁

21/02/2026

A great achievement for Bournemouth NICU 🫶

Congratulations to Tace Young, Neonatal Infant Feeding Specialist and the infant feeding champions who have achieved Stage 1 of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) Accreditation!

The initiative is designed to provide parents with the best possible care to build close and loving relationships with their baby and to feed their baby in ways with support optimum health and development.

Tace said, "I feel proud of this achievement and the positive impact that this will have on the families and babies we support on the neonatal unit. This initiative has improved staff confidence, and they are committed to delivering a five-star standard of feeding support"

NHS Dorset

16/08/2025

A great post by .mumma (go check her out on Instagram.
Breastfeeding is not just about food 🫶