Few topics cause as many woes as The Nighttime Activities of The Newborn Baby. Sounds like a title, doesn’t it? And indeed it is. Many books have been written on this topic, and self-proclaimed experts are everywhere.
Approaches to sleep and routine problems tend to lean towards two extremes. On the one hand there is the parent-centred approach of controlled crying and sleep training, which is usually not compatible with breastfeeding and has the potential to cause emotional harm to baby. On the other hand, the completely baby-friendly and gentle parenting approach (which we lean towards), but which admittedly sometimes ignore mom’s well-being.
Our aim is to find a balance in-between, and to help you find the unique solutions that will work for your family.
Worrying about not having enough breast milk is one of the most common fears new mothers face. While some truly experience a low milk supply, many mothers mistake normal baby behavior for signs of insufficient milk. This often happens when mothers haven’t had much exposure to breastfeeding—perhaps growing up in families where few women breastfed or not having close friends who did. Without this reassurance, it’s easy to misread what’s normal. If you genuinely suspect a supply problem, read our[...]
Most new moms experience some breastfeeding challenges in the first few weeks. Getting the latch right and understanding your baby’s feeding cues can take time. Even after the initial hurdles, you may still find yourself wondering: Is my baby getting enough milk? Is it normal to feed this often? Why is baby so restless or fussy? Is my milk nutritious enough? Should my baby be sleeping better by now? It’s no surprise that many moms start doubting themselves or even[...]
On demand, right? Most moms know this, but what does it mean? Surely it means to feed whenever baby is hungry? Which you would think would be every 3-4 hours, as is recommended on formula tins. The truth is that breastfeeding patterns differ from formula feeding patterns. Many mothers stop breastfeeding because they interpret their baby’s perfectly normal feeding patterns to be a sign of baby not getting enough breast milk. And psst… many formula babies also do not wait[...]
