Baby’s First Solid Food

This time we are talking about when and how to introduce your baby to solids.

There are many ways to introduce solids and this depends on cultures, consider this as one of the ways to do this.

Flying With Babies (Under The Age of 2)

THE STEWARDS AND STEWARDESSES:

Please be aware that the airlines typically do NOT have any supplies for babies (besides the availability of a crib on some flights – and even this is usually limited to one or two cribs onboard).

The stewards and stewardesses are instructed that they cannot handle/hold babies – therefore you will typically have to cope with your baby on your own.

Obviously they will usually say hello to baby and try to amuse baby – but remember that the stewards and stewardesses are very busy and have a serious job to do on the aircraft.

If your baby gets seriously ill however – you should immediately inform them.

Breast Feeding

The success of sustaining breastfeeding depends on priming the breast with early and frequent prolactin surges.

The current Department of Health recommendation is for women to exclusively breastfeed their babies for six months and to continue breastfeeding alongside appropriate complementary (‘solid’) foods. This means that when we support women, we need to make sure that we give them the information and support they need to achieve this.

Six Summer Safety Tips

School may be out, but moms and dads should take a little time to study up on summer safety. Doing so can help you make this the best, safest summer yet. The Window Covering Safety Council suggests parents and caregivers follow these six simple rules to help protect children: