Modern Parents Guide & Tips | KeaBabies Blog

It's easy to get lost in all the ways breastfeeding can be challenging. I feel there aren't enough stories of how mothers are finding the journey to not be as complicated as many articles suggest.

Giving birth to a baby is one of the most wonderful experiences of life. Right from the early stages of pregnancy, you will receive lots of advice from friends, family, and strangers. Breastfeeding is no different.

Bath time is so much fun for little ones - but you’ll want to be careful that those toys get clean, too! Read on for the latest tips and advice for keeping those beloved bath toys squeaky clean.

In part one of Breastfeeding and Special Needs, we covered how infants are naturally drawn to breastfeeding no matter the circumstances of how they were born. We'll now go over the challenges and solutions to breastfeeding a special needs baby.

All newborns need their mother’s loving touch and nurturing support. Infants are born with an instinctive nature to find moms breast and feed, but not every child is the same. Infants are all unique and some babies will need some extra help with feeding.

Babies, especially newborns, tend to swallow a lot of air during feedings, and this can cause painful gas bubbles in their bellies. Their digestive system and eating patterns aren’t mature yet, and they often swallow a lot of air during feeding sessions, especially if they are bottle-fed.

Breastmilk can be a practical solution for many parents. Breastfeeding benefits like taking advantage of the nutritional value, and the practical value of milk readily made, make breastmilk a strong choice for many young families.

Looking at the options of breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or a combination, requires some objective thinking, but after all the cards have been placed on the table, it remains a personal choice for each individual mother and the family's lifestyle.

You can hold your baby in many positions as there are no set rules on how to breastfeed your baby. The most important thing is that you are both in a comfortable position.

You may still have a plethora of questions about this seemingly mysterious feeding world. We will go over a few frequently asked questions to get you even more set up for breastfeeding success.

You may be curious if you can and cannot eat foods, if certain things you eat change your milk, and if certain foods can amplify or slow down milk production.

While no two babies or mothers are alike, the breastfeeding journey is filled with love, emotions, and at times, challenges. As the baby grows, there are changes in breastfeeding patterns and preferences.