There are various methods for sterilising baby bottles, including:; steam, UVA, microwave, boiling and cold water sterilisation. There isn't a right or a wrong choice, there are pros and cons to all of the different sterilising methods. It's entirely a parents personal decision. Today we are discussing the cold water sterilisation and the recent changes in the guidelines. What items are needed? Sterilising chemicals, either sterilising tablest or fluid solution. There are

If your baby is currently taking medication for example; antibiotics or anti-reflux medication. The frequency and dose needs to be administered accurately. When new mums are tired and busy, it is so easy to forget timings and could result in a drug error. By writing the date and time down helps alleviate this problem. Below is a free template that you can download to use. I hope this helps. www.maternitymum.co.uk

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I work with many families as a newborn care specialist. Some families have already decided on the brand of bottle that they would prefer to use. Or maybe the decision has been made for them, in the form of a gift. Often new parents will ask for my advice. There are a couple of really good brands that I personally like. But just because I like a certain brand, that doesn't necessarily mean that the baby will. I often advice new parents to buy 2 or 3 different bottles to see if

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The Babylogue is a finalist for the best gift for under 3 months old in The Mum Marketplace Awards 2023. https://www.tmmawards.co.uk/pages/2023-shortlist About the Babylogue The Babylogue is a double sided baby daily journal to record all your baby’s feeds, sleep and nappy changes. By recording your baby’s feed and sleep pattern, it will make it easier to observe your baby's natural rhythm, giving you a better understanding of your baby’s needs and why your little one may be

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