There are many benefits to breastfeeding whether done for just a few weeks or for many months.
Not everyone can breastfeed but it is worth a try. It can take a few weeks to get used to, to get the technique right and to stop feeling pain but it can provide a world of good for baby if you persevere.
 

It provides essential antibodies.
It is thought that the sucking motion of breastfeeding reduces the incidence of inner ear infections.
Breast milk is sterile and easier to digest than formula.
It saves time, money and is …

 
Weaning can be exciting and stressful and babies rarely turn into accomplished eaters overnight.
For successful weaning enter the phase with a sense of fun, excitement and patience.
If all else fails try some of these helpful tips.
 

In the first month or so don’t worry if you sometimes (or often) resort to powdered baby rice instead of mushing up veg. Those first few weeks are mainly to get baby used to the mouth motions and swallowing and to get their system ready for food
If you do want to avoid gluten and wheat …

A Baby NuNu Gold Star goes to ………… Ella’s Kitchen Pouches
Ella’s Kitchen are a company which creates organic and healthy purees in foil resealable pouches. They are ideal to throw in a nappy bag with no fear of smashed jars or spilled food. You can just squeeze a dollop of puree onto a spoon and feed it to baby. Keep squeezing until baby is full and then screw the top back on and pop it back in your bag.
The pouches are small and light so they can be carried in …

Stage One formula is suitable from birth and is claimed to be almost identical to breast milk (minus the antibodies). They are recommended for use up to 6 months old.They are cow’s milk based and iron fortified. Stage One formula often also comes in a hungrier baby formulation which is casein rather than whey dominant so takes longer to digest.
Stage One Hungrier Baby formulations can help to delay weaning if a baby is still too young for solids.
Stage Two formula will not be used by most parents however it …

Every child goes through a stage where they refuse to eat or will only eat sweet food. For some it is a day and for others it can be weeks. It can also come at any time. There will sometimes be days where your child has a poor diet or refuses to do anything but nibble. For babies there will be days where they revert to just wanting a bottle or breast feed and turn their nose up at solids.
This is normal and should not be any cause for concern …