Formula is a safe and nutritious alternative to breast milk, and can be given to a baby in the first 12 months. If you’ve chosen to or need to give your baby formula for whatever reason, there are things you should know...
Top tips to identify and prevent toddler tummy troubles
After your baby's first birthday you can start to introduce cow's milk if you choose to, and your baby can finally just eat what the rest of the family eats. Sometimes these changes to their diet can result in tummy,...
Breastmilk is recommended as the healthiest start for babies and provides the main source of nutrition for the first 12 months of life and it is recommended to continue to breastfeed with appropriate complementary foods until...
What is overfeeding? Overfeeding a bottle fed baby is when your baby receives more food than needed for his/her growth and development. It’s more common in bottle fed babies because it can take less effort for an infant to...
When it comes to feeding your newborn, most experts agree that feeding on demand – whether breast or bottle feeding - is preferable. That means feeding your baby when he or she shows signs of hunger, and continuing to...
If you have landed on this article it probably means that you’re trying to decide between a standard or “gold” infant formula for your baby. Simply, you want to know which is best for your baby. Breastfeeding is...
Sometimes there is a need to switch infant or follow on formula brands, and this can be cause for anxiety in some parents. Before you make this decision, it is important to speak with your doctor or MCH Nurse so they can...
Finding comprehensive information and tips for preparing infant formula isn’t easy, and while it isn’t a difficult process, it is important to ensure you’re doing it correctly. Like most things, it’s easy when you...
As a result of well-meaning attempts to encourage breastfeeding, it can be difficult to know exactly where to start when you decide to introduce formula to your baby. Take a walk down the baby aisle of any chemist or...