The Joys of Weaning
Christmas and New Year has been and gone and my household is on to a new challenge. Dafne is coming up to 6 months and I’ve begun to wean her onto foods. Since I had Dafne I’ve learned that every baby...
View ArticleWhat veg are in season?
Buying foods when they are in season is the best way to get best quality at the best price. Now that we are entering Spring (although it may not feel like it!) There are lots of fresh veg that you can...
View ArticleGetting used to changes!
Now that Dafne is 6 months old, I’ve noticed that things seem to be changing rapidly. I love seeing how she is discovering her world. The post Getting used to changes! appeared first on First 1000 Days.
View ArticleAre you getting enough Folic acid ?
Have you heard about Folic Acid? It’s a B vitamin and is really important for all women before and during the early stages of pregnancy. It is usually better to get all the nutrients you need from...
View ArticleOily fish for your toddler
Fish is without a doubt one of the most nutritious foods you can offer to your toddler. Find out about the benefits and tips to get your toddler to eat fish. The post Oily fish for your toddler...
View ArticleToddler Breakfast Ideas
The toddler years can be both fun and difficult when it comes to food and developing eating habits. It is a key time though to develop your child’s eating habits for life! So one of the most important...
View ArticlePreventing vitamin D deficiency in toddlers
Vitamin D, sometimes known as the ‘sunshine’ vitamin, is actually a hormone, called 25- hydroxyvitamin D, which is made by our bodies in response to sun exposure. We can also obtain vitamin D directly...
View ArticleGetting enough iron in the weaning diet
Having enough iron in the weaning diet is important to help your baby grow and develop, and to prevent iron deficiency anaemia. Iron also will support brain development. From about 6 months of age,...
View ArticleGetting out and about with baby
Ellen is now 5 months old and great fun already. Every week sees a new milestone and it’s so exciting to see her grow and develop. She still throws us a curveball every few days by doing something...
View ArticleGetting out of the house with baby
It’s the basic things that have changed for me since I had a baby. A simple task like leaving the house is much more of an ordeal now than it was before. The post Getting out of the house with baby...
View ArticleThe First 1000 Days Breastfeeding Mark FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about the First 1000 Days Breastfeeding mark. The post The First 1000 Days Breastfeeding Mark FAQs appeared first on First 1000 Days.
View ArticleTop tips on how to support breastfeeding mums
Tips on how you can you can support breastfeeding mums. The post Top tips on how to support breastfeeding mums appeared first on First 1000 Days.
View ArticleIntroducing the “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” initiative
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new “Breastfeeding welcome here” mark and to welcome our new First 1000 Days ambassador Karen Koster The post Introducing the “Breastfeeding Welcome Here”...
View ArticleGetting to grips with breastfeeding
“And are you planning on breastfeeding?” asked the midwife in the antenatal class. I patted my bump and replied, “Not today!” Oh we were having the craic already! As annoying as I was, trying to be the...
View ArticleMacNean House joins our new initiative
I am proud to display the Breastfeeding Mark at MacNean House. The post MacNean House joins our new initiative appeared first on First 1000 Days.
View ArticlePREVENTING PARENTAL BURNOUT
Although being a new parent is a wonderful experience for many, it can leave some parents vulnerable to exhaustion and feeling overwhelmed. Finding time to take care of yourself is crucial to...
View ArticleDate night
Date night. Me and John never had to plan date nights. We’d end up going for Thai food to get us over hump day, and sure the house red is lovely here so we’ll have that too. Friday evening would see us...
View ArticleNew Friends & Weaning Adventures
This will probably be the last blog post I’ll write whilst I’m on maternity leave, as I head back to work in about 6 weeks. I’m relishing every minute I have with Ellen and not even thinking about...
View ArticleKaren Koster Video Blog
Our ambassador Karen Koster shares an update with us and introduces us to the adorable baby JJ!The post Karen Koster Video Blog appeared first on First 1000 Days.
View ArticleThings I’d like to tell the me I was before I had my babies
Here are 10 things I would tell my pre-baby self! The post Things I’d like to tell the me I was before I had my babies appeared first on First 1000 Days.
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