New mums
Discussing the benefits, tips and methods of expressing breast milk.
Why tummy time for babies is valuable, and some tips for parents to encourage their baby to enjoy more of it.
Fruit & vegetables are a staple during the first stages of weaning, but many parents don’t know how much they should feed their baby, once weaning is established. Here we answer questions on feeding weaned infants 5 portions of fruit & veg a day.
New mums can enjoy all the benefits of organic foods - great taste, extra vitamins and minerals, no pesticide residues - and indeed they may prefer to choose organic where possible as concern is frequently expressed over the question of pesticide residues being present in breastmilk.
Eat and drink little and often to keep energy levels up (women who are breastfeeding are likelier to be hungrier and thirstier than usual because of the extra calories and nutrients required while lactating).
Prepare a bag of carrot sticks, courgettes, mushrooms, or other raw vegetables, to keep in the fridge
They should not have more than 2 portions of oily fish per week, which includes fresh tuna (canned tuna does not count as oily fish), mackerel, salmon, sardines and trout.
Check out our new mums resources section. You can download useful information like our Top Tips for successful breastfeeding leaflet, and our sleep record chart.
Tasty recipes for new mums from tasty chicken noodle stir-fry to the simplicity of a banana smoothie.
The benefits of baby massage, and tips on technique for parents
Guidelines for implementing a baby-led approach to the introduction of solid foods
Important considerations and advice on good feeding positions for mothers breastfeeding after a caesarean section.
Useful tips and advice for mothers of multiple babies wishing to breastfeed.
Looking at when is ‘the ideal weaning age’ by HiPP nutritionist Helen Gardiner.
Discussing the signs, difficulties and treatment of ‘tongue-tie’ in babies.
Ways of knowing how well your baby is being fed – a guide for parents.
Looking at the role of iron within the body and how much is needed at each stage of baby’s development.
Advice on managing fussy eating in toddlers with strategies on coping from HiPP nutritionist Helen Gardiner.
A balanced look at the pro’s and con’s followed with information on suitable finger foods.
Information about why babies may refuse lumpier foods and advice on managing the transition from smooth to chunky textures.
Read more about how infants and toddlers control their appetite and how this affects portions sizes more here.
Practical advice for mums looking to return to work while still breastfeeding.
Article outlining cows’ milk protein allergy and its symptoms, diagnosis and management in young children.
Providing advice and information on lactose intolerance and its management in young children.
Should a family history of allergies affect weaning practices among parents? Read more here.
Wondering if their baby has an allergy or intolerance can be a stressful time for parents. Find out more about the types of allergy testing available here.
Practical advice concerning salt intake in the UK and what can be done to limit salt intake in young children.