How and when to wean your baby off the bottle
Most newborn babies get enough nutrition from being breastfed or bottle fed. But as they begin to grow, they will also require solid food. One child might make the transition rather more easily than another, but ultimately it will happen when the time is right. In this article, we'll tell you how and when wean your little one from bottle feeding and smoothly transition him or her towards eating solids.
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Is a tumbler really better for your child?
Has your baby gradually grown out of its bottle? Then it is time to start practising with a drinking cup. First with a spout cup, but the ultimate goal is to learn using a tumbler. You will find out why this is so important in this article.
A cup with a straw for your child: recommended or not?
Drinking from a cup is a skill that children learn step by step. That's why it's important that you always give your child the right cup, tailored to their motor development. For example, a cup with a straw can be useful for the further development of oral motor skills.
A cup for your toddler: when can which model be used?
A baby is either breastfed or bottle-fed, but as your baby gets a little older, he or she can gradually learn to drink from a cup by itself. Different models are available for each phase of this learning process. In this article we explain when which cup is best suited for your toddler.
Choosing a cup for your baby: what to look out for?
When your child is about four months old, you can start letting him or her drink from a cup. But no two cups are the same. In this article, we list some of the factors you should bear in mind when choosing a cup for your baby.
My baby is teething: How do I stop my baby from biting while breastfeeding?
If your baby is latched on and nursing properly, the likelihood of biting is reduced. Teething shouldn't signify an end of breastfeeding. Is your baby biting after all? Try our tips and you will soon notice the difference!
My baby has teething pain: what can I do?
Most babies that are teething suffer with it. As a mum, it can be heartbreaking to see your baby in pain when it doesn't understand why. Fortunately, you don't have to stand by and watch helplessly. We have a lot of tips to relieve pain from teething. Let's find out!
When does a baby get its first teeth? (And what about breastfeeding?)
Some babies are already born with a milk tooth, but for most babies the teeth take some time to develop. How long does it take exactly before your baby get its first teeth? Find out here. We'll also explain what effect this has on breastfeeding - a question asked by many mums. Let's find out!