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14/09/2020 By Libby Cain Leave a Comment

Newborn skincare

A newborn baby’s skin is very fragile and delicate, as it can take up to a year to form the protective acid mantle of healthy adult skin. Baby’s skin is also 20-30% thinner so is particularly sensitive to drying, rashes, and reactions to skincare products (especially ones containing alcohol or …

12/06/2019 By Andrina Wilson Leave a Comment

Baby Sleeping Bags for a Better Nights’ Sleep

Baby Sleeping Bags for a Better Nights' Sleep Article written by Andrina Wilson – Registered Midwife and Holistic Sleep Consultant What are baby sleeping bags? Why should I use one for my child? And which one is the best value? Parents everywhere are crying out for a better nights' sleep. …

Newborn skincare

Understanding thrush

Thrush can be present in your nipple or your breast and is due to an overgrowth of one type of fungus -often candida albicans and usually causes significant pain. It is hard to grow on a swab so diagnosis is often just after considering a mum’s symptoms, it is quite common the next possible cause […]

How to avoid mastitis

Mastitis is inflammation of the breast which often happens because of blocked milk ducts and/or nipple damage. Recognising mastitis Tenderness, reddened areas and uncomfortable or painful breast lumps Women who have mastitis are likely to feel generally unwell, hot and cold, achy and shivery Sometimes infective mastitis feels like getting the flu Common causes Baby […]

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