How stress affects the milk of a breastfeeding mother

I have been through enough during my second pregnancy to have transferred quite a lot of stress to Mikaal as a fetus. Once he was born I thought he would be saved from the negative effects of having an anxious mother, but I was so wrong. Since the 2nd month of life, Mikaal became a…

Toddler Milk Wars – When your child does not like milk

A 13month old toddler I know does not want to drink milk. At all. Have you faced this dilemma with your child? I must say that I have been blessed with a child who has loved milk from day 1 and could alternate between breast milk and formula like there’s no difference at all. I…

Lunchbox ideas for kids – 38 ideas for breakfasts, snacks and lunches!

Part of my excitement about my LO going to nursery stemmed from the fact that I get to pack lunches. I know that sounds weird but yeah thanks to Instagram and Pinterest I was very much excited! I remember that even before my daughter was born, I had stumbled across the Instagram account of Yumbox,…

The Science of Babyfood – 63 different foods to make at home for babies

I think commercial baby food is trash. There, i said it! because that is really what i think it is! No matter how “organic” or “preservatives free” it is labeled as, it has to has something to last on those shelves?! (babyfood for thought?!!) Anyways the contents are another debate all together. I always advise…