What is Your Child’s Poo Telling You?
Yes that’s right, it’s still all about poo. I know you probably thought the poo stage was over because babies do so many of them, but I’m sorry to say it’s not. Your child’s poo still needs to be a subject of great interest to you, especially for toddlers still in nappies but also […]
Follow-on Formula for Infants is Unnecessary and Unsuitable
Follow-on formula or follow-up milk is often given to infants in place of breastmilk when they’re weaning onto a diet of solids. In our community of mums, we see a lot of confusion around whether this is necessary. Follow-on formula is any formula other than a newborn formulation. We thought we’d pass on this information that was […]
10 Steps to Sushi Success
My daughter’s very good friend is half Japanese and my daughter is half Chinese. I’m fond of Asian cuisine and especially being a Chinese medicine practitioner, I’m extra keen on food from Asia. My daughter loves sushi and so I mentioned one day how I’d love to learn to make it. My daughter’s friend’s mum […]
The Lunchbox – Finding the Balance
Packing their school lunchbox can be hard can’t it… you start out with really good intentions in kindy, you’ve got what you think they should be eating down pat. But they’re so busy with school five days a week, they sometimes forget to eat. Your child who once devoured all her food is now not! […]
Acupuncture for Infantile Colic
Study reveals acupuncture may reduce crying and colic in infants Colic. Some people say it exists and others don’t, but if your baby fusses and cries continually, then you sure do believe in it. It certainly disrupts family life and relationships which are already sensitive when a baby is little and of course, it’s hard for […]
Baby led feeding
– by Kyla – Acupuncturist, Midwife & Lactation Consultant Over the years of working as a Midwife the most common questions I have found being asked by new mothers is “How do I know when my baby is hungry?“ and “How often should I feed my baby?” So I have put my thinking cap on and attempted […]
Acupuncture for Kids’ Digestion
Naomi Abeshouse Babies are prone to constipation and skin rashes, due to their immature digestive system. Whilst its incredibly common, this doesn’t mean the symptoms and discomfort should be left untreated or ignored. Leaky Gut is a term you may or may not be familiar with but in short it is a compromised digestive system […]
Osteopathic Considerations with Breast Feeding
Breast feeding provides bubs with all the nutritional components necessary for their healthy development and has long term health benefits including a reduced incidence of obesity, juvenile diabetes and heart disease. Not only does breast feeding benefit bubs it also has health benefits for mums including the ongoing release of oxytocin which helps the body […]
Yummy Nutritious Lunch Box Ideas
Their food need to be delicious, nutritious and make them feel full. It can be hard initially because you’re not used to it, or have got into habits for a whole pile of reasons or your child is picky but it’s so worth the effort to get back on the nutrition track. Your child will […]