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Here are reasons to be careful and it’s not recommended you top up your baby with a bottle with either breast milk or formula. 🤱Baby is unsettled. Remember crying unsettled babies are are not necessarily hungry babies. 🤱You no longer feel full. Yes your breasts become soft but that is due to your hormones regulating due to those supply regulating hormones. 🤱Babies feeding more frequently could be due to tiredness, growth spurts or they’ve got used to snacking. 🤱Taking top ups after feeds. Many babies will take more milk especially under the age of 8-12 weeks due to their involuntary sucking reflex. 🤱Confusion around your baby’s cues. Remember hunger, tiredness, discomfort cues are all exactly the same. 🤱You are second guessing yourself. STOP IT 😊🙏 Once you start topping up, it’s harder to stop. Your baby can become lazy at breastfeeding. Sucking on the breast to extract milk, takes more effort than a bottle. They become more accustomed to bottle feeding and before you know it your breastfeeding days are over. Top ups are very different than offering a full bottle at one feed so that your baby can get used to a bottle when you need to go out or just want someone else to do night feeds. Want to know more or having challenges around feeding and sleep then get in contact and let’s work together. DM me #breastfeed #breastfeeding #breastfeedingmom #breastfeedingmama #breastfeedwithoutfear #breadtfeedingjourney #bottlefed #bottlefedbaby #bottletopups #milksupply #lactationconsultant #lactation #feedingababy #newmom #newmomlife #newmommy #breastmilkstorage #breastmilkbaby #babysleep #babyhungry (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiNgKDMs7V2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Breastfeeding is not easy and it does not come naturally. Breastfeeding is a learned art and a skill many new moms and babies don’t naturally have. The idea that breastfeeding is a natural way of feeding a newborn gets in the way of recognising that many new moms need support and guidance to enjoy their breastfeeding journey- without judgement.🙏 It’s takes patience, perseverance and knowledge to be successful with breastfeeding. Knowing how to latch, position and the mechanics of how breastfeeding work. It’s also important to recognise that a baby is sucking or rooting, that these are reflexes which are involuntary. This is why it can become very confusing for the breastfeeding mom. Lactation is affected greatly by emotions. If your anxious, stressed and sleep deprived your lactation might not be as productive. The message, too feed more to make more isn’t necessarily true either. This can be very exhausting for both mom and baby and will have the opposite effect. Pain is not normal. A mom may have discomfort at the beginning but ongoing pain should be monitored and checked. Breastfeeding should not be pushed. Pushing a mom to breast because it’s natural and healthy is not ok. It’s also not ok that the message surrounding formula feeding is detrimental to a baby’s health and well-being. It’s time for education and guidance to increase the statistics. Moms to hade access to breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding experts who are genuinely interested in a moms needs and not use policies and guidelines to push their agenda. Breastmilk is no doubt the most amazing nutrient for all babies. But that doesn’t mean everyone can or wants too. Moms 🙏 ASK FOR HELP YOU CAN NOT DO THIS ALONE . . . . #breastfeed #breastfeedingbra #breastfeedingcover #breastfeedingawarenessweek #breastfeedingcookies #breastfeedingmommies (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cho6mnusAhf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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One of the most common questions I get asked is "How can I get my baby to sleep for longer in the morning"? I've always had a little rule for my own children, that if they wake before 6 am it is still night time and any time after 6 am, they can start the day. Why! The 6 am time seems to work well for both winter and summer time, plus when the seasons change and the clock changes with daylight savings, it's a lot easier to help them adjust. Here's what you can do to help your baby stick to a better wake routine. If your baby wakes before 6 am I would leave them to see if they can last a little longer in bed even if they are awake. If it's closer to 5 and 530 am then depending when they last fed, you either feed and resettle or just resettle. It's also important to look at what time they settle for bedtime in the evening. A late bedtime does not equal late rising in the morning. In-fact it's quite the opposite. Many babies that go to bed too late after 8 pm are not getting enough restorative sleep and tend to wake earlier. Do I wake a baby that sleeps late in the morning? Yes, looking at a time that will fit in with daycare, work or morning activities can help you manage the day better and you can also plan for nap times. Even if your baby fell asleep between 5-6 am and you would like to start the day at 7 am. You would then wake a baby at 7 for a few days and try resettling first before feeding between 6-7 am. This does depend on when they last fed and age of baby. This is why planning ahead of time and creating a good feeding and sleep routine can be a game changer. You will also be able to manage your day better and not freak out if you know things are going to change such as going back to work, day care or other activities as mentioned earlier. If this resonates with you and it's a good idea to start once your baby has established a good feeding routine. #baby #babysleep #babysleeptips #babysleeping #babyawake #morningroutine (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChnB1WeLnrB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Kangaroo mother care - holding babies skin-to-skin and exclusively breastfeeding - dramatically improves survival for preterm & small babies 👶. Holding a baby skin-to-skin and only breastfeeding 🤱 meets their needs for: ✅ warmth ✅ nutrition ✅ stimulation ✅ protection from disease ✅ love while also helping them develop . . . . . . #mothercare #babycare #babies (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChkWInpLEBy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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If your doctor has suggested medication for your baby’s reflux here is what you need to know. 🦠 Proton Pump Inhibitors- Omeprazole and Gaviscon among many are used to help against baby reflux but what they don’t tell you is the side effects from using these drugs. PPI’s work to reduce the production of stomach acids, it does not cure or help with the underlying problem that is causing the reflux in the first place. It’s important to know how the body functions and that stomach acids are there fir a reason. Gastric acid play an important role in your baby’s immunity. It stops bad bacteria from going into the intestines that can cause challenges. Which means your baby is more susceptible to infections while on PPI’s They also disrupts proteins, fats and vitamins from being absorbed efficiently. It’s important to talk to you medical provider or someone who will be able to help you. If your baby is on PPIs it’s important to keep going until you get professional advice. Baby’s need to be weaned of slowly. 🦠If your baby is in reflux medication then it’s a good idea to introduce probiotics. Good gut bacteria to help the decreased levels due to PPI’s Probiotics for breastfeeding mums is also a good idea. 🌿Herbal remedies can also help such as chamomile, Rhugar and other natural options to help your baby through this difficult time. Talking to a herbalist or naturopath can be great options for you. Diet elimination is your last resort as this often isn’t what is causing the reflux however their are babies that do get better by eliminating or I would say reducing dairy or other foods. Please talk to you health care provider to discuss options and never take the answer “Its Normal” when it comes to reflux and your baby. It’s not normal! As I have mentioned before, looking at feeding routines, tongue tie, latching challenges and sleep, all have an impact on your baby’s reflux. #baby #babysleep #babyreflux #babysleeproutine #babysleepcoach #babysleeptips #newbornbaby #newborns #newborntummy #cryingbaby #breastfeeding #breastfedbaby (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chh4OM3MdDG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Babies can’t fall asleep on their own!!!! This is a biggest myth of all when it comes to newborns or babies. When someone tells you that babies cannot fall asleep on their own and it’s not biologically normal for them to do so must not realise or know how babies fall asleep inside the womb. Yes babies can fall asleep on their but they need to have a positive safe and secure environment to do so plus the opportunity. Many Babies don’t get the down time that promotes a secure and safe sleep environment. A baby who is fed, comfy, been burped and has had a nappy change. Can happily lie awake, play and fall asleep when they are relaxed and ready. Picture shows my little one doing this quite frequently as a newborn. Sleep is a learned skill. The environment inside the womb isn’t quite the same as on the other side. Doesn’t mean that babies can’t feel safe and confident to fall asleep independently. It’s about consistency. Giving a baby a good positive routine that fits in with you can make a world of difference. Humans thrive on routine. Babies are human’s!!! So why do we treat them so differently🤷‍♀️. Doesn’t mean you can’t feed your baby to sleep or cuddle then to sleep. It’s about how often you do this that will create a pattern that either gives your baby skills to fall asleep independently or they rely on you every time it’s sleep time. Remember these words “SLEEP SUSTAINABILITY” Is what I’m doing to help my baby sleep, going to work long term? This is different for everyone. Need help? DM me.🤗 #babysleep #toddlersleep #baby #babysleeptips #sleeptraining #sleepconsultant #sleep #momlife #parenting #babysleeping #sleepcoach #babysleepconsultant #newborn #motherhood #sleeptips #babysleephelp #sleephelp #tiredmom #infantsleep #babyboy #newbornsleep #babysleepexpert #sleepingbaby #childsleep #babygirl #naptime #newmom #sleepdeprived #4mumy (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChfQY8Zs7lM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Looking at dropping night feeds! There are a few reasons why you should follow through. Babies over a certain age don’t need to feed during the night for nutrition if their weight and growth is fine. This is especially true for babies OVER the age of 12 weeks. A good feeding routine during the day up till 10 pm at night, should give your baby enough nutrition to last at least another 4-5 hours if not longer during the night. Also a good nap routine, the ability to fall asleep independently as much as possible, all helps your baby sleep better and stay asleep during the night. Here is what happens when you feed a baby during the night. 1- Feeding and the biological clock. Babies who feed frequently during the night will often wake on a schedule. That’s because the body has its own internal feeding clock. Food is received at a certain time consistently every night for a few days, it will become routine. The body is very clever in this way. 2- Digestive System Because you baby is receiving food ,the digestive system is still at work burning the calories. It may be a little slower than during the day but it still working. This may lead increase sugar levels, discomfort due to gas, reflux, constipation or bowel motions at night and ultimately lack of sleep. 3- The Renal System Not only is the digestive system at work but the renal system is also busy filtering out fluid and filing up the bladder. This means a baby who feeds more frequently during the night has more wet nappies. As they get older they may wake when the bladder is being emptied. Changing nappies during the night can hinder a baby’s ability to go back to sleep. Sleep at night is for restorative sleep. The body is at rest, heart rate slows down, core body temperature drops, metabolism slows down and baby is sleeping better. Plus mums are also getting better sleep to tackle the day ahead. #babysleep #babysleeping #babysleeptips #babysleepconsultant #sleep #babyledsleep #babyfeeding #sleepingbaby #nightwaking #baby #helpmybabysleep #sleeproutine #nightfeeding #sleepproblems #newmom (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXfIAGMeM3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I Came up with this easy, delicious, gluten-free chicken nugget! 🤤 I cubed chicken breast, coated in a blend of Bob’s Red Mill GF flour, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, dredged in egg, then coated in Aleia’s GF breadcrumbs with the same spice mix as the flour. Baked for 20 minutes at 400 degrees! Seriously so much better than any store-bought GF nugget, and I was able to make a huge batch. Great mix of savory, sweet, and spicy 🥰 . . . . . #glutenfreechiken #glutenfreebread #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreeblog #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreelifestyle #4mumy (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChSskIKsY2P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We had this Popcorners with my children the other day. my doagther told me she felt bloated a few hours after. My husband just order this test kit to check if there is gluten in some of the snacks we buy. We are glad that this one is gluten free. They really like it. . . . . . . #glutenfreepopcorn #glutenfreebread #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreeblog #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreelifestyle #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreelifestyle #4mumy (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChQFA9hs1ig/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Made with gluten free digestive biscuit crumb and melted butter also gf hobnob biscuit which didn't work as well as digestive biscuit. I lined plastic cups with the biscuit crumb and butter mixture. Then I whipped double cream, mixed in cream cheese, vanilla essence and icing sugar and poured into the crumbed lined cups. I put these in the freezer for 4 hours. Then decorated with digestive crumb for sand, paper windmills and shells. . . . . . #glutenfreebiscuit #glutenfreebiscuit #glutenfreebiscuitsandgravy #glutenfreebread #glutenfreedonuts #glutenfreefoodshare #glutenfreecakes #glutenfreebread #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreeblog #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreelifestyle #4mumy (at Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChP1sOHM0uq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My boyfriend (not GF) sends me recipes that he finds and thinks look good. Last night I made this one. It's called hamburger casserole. I made it completely GF and it tastes so good. He really liked it, too, which is saying a lot because he is very picky! Recipe: Brown one pound of ground beef (I used two) with a small onion. Drain beef and return to skillet. Add 1 top chili powder, salt and pepper to taste. (I added paprika) Stir in one can of tomato soup and one can cream of mushroom soup (I used GF soup of course. I used cream of chicken because we don't care for mushrooms. I also added one tomato and two cream of chicken because I made extra meat. Add 1 can of whole kernel corn. Boil 1 1/2 cups of elbow noodles. When done, drain and add to meat mixture. (I used Jovial gf elbow noodles) Stir together, put in baking pan and add shredded cheese of choice to top. Bake at 350 until cheese is melted. We really like it and are enjoying the leftovers! . . . . #hamburgercasserole #glutenfreebread #glutenfreedonuts #glutenfreefoodshare #glutenfreecakes #glutenfreebread #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreeblog #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreelifestyle #glutenfreedairyfree #4mumy (at Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChNGl-_srMD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Most lindlt chocolate is gluten free in Italy 😍🤤 . . . . . . #glutenfreechocolate #glutenfreechocolatecake #glutenfreechocolatechipcookies #glutenfreechoices #glutenfreechocolates https://www.instagram.com/p/ChLHkqpsHkX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A very proud moment for the dish I made tonight! Gluten-free tonkotsu ramen from scratch! 13 hours making a pork bone broth and then another couple of hours preparing the meat, toppings and tare... and 100% gluten-free! Used the Lotus Foods millet and brown rice ramen noodles that can be found at my local Costco, and then of course gluten-free soy sauce, miso paste and other sauces and spices for the marinades! What an adventure! Now to enjoy this labour of love! 😍 . . . . . . . #glutenfreetonkatsu #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreeblog #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreelifestyle #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreelifestyle #4mumy (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChKgu1UMZ0f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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With school starting soon, I have been looking around for healthy snacks for my kids. We are big smoothie drinkers and in my search to find something more convenient and to change snack time up a bit...I found these freeze dried smoothie snacks. They are called Moon Fruit Snacks, they are made from whole fruit then blended into favorite smoothie flavors, like strawberry banana, apple cinnamon and blended berry blast. Then it is shaped into fun sized bites and freeze-dried for a big crunch, we all really liked the crunchiness, almost like a potato chip. I almost forgot to mention these are gluten free, which would help us mom's that have children with gluten intolerance issues. I love finding healthy snacks that I know my kids really love. What I love about them there is no sugar and absolutely no preservatives, and that's what I call a win, win! . . . . #freezdriedfruit #freezdried #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreeblog #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreelifestyle #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreelifestyl #4mumy (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChJ4oC2sMcN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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If you have a Trader Joe’s near you (St Louis for me), go buy some of these muffins now. The best GF food I’ve had thus far!! They also have AMAZING GF cheese ravioli amongst other things. Sorry I ate them all before thinking about a picture 😁. (at London, England) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChJl60XsbtY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I used a pre made frozen gluten free pie crust to make this fantastic quiche: 4 eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 c shredded cheese, 1/2 c ham, salt pepper and garlic powder to tast bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. . . . . . . #glutenfreepie #glutenfreebread #glutenfreedonuts #glutenfreefoodshare #glutenfreecakes #glutenfreebread #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreeblog #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreelifestyle #4mumy (at London Kingdon United) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChHdEXiM4f3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sauces Here are my main 3 replacement sauces: Tomato sauce: I used to buy large cheap ones but on reading the ingredients I’ve had to ditch that and gone for the best - Heinz! On the label it says it’s Gluten Free. Salad Cream: After ditching my Large cheap Salad Cream I’m loving the Tescos Gluten free Salad cream - it tastes exactly the same to me. Also going to try Asdas Gluten free Salad cream soon. Brown sauce: Again I’m ditching my usual Large cheap bottle with this replacement from Home bargains. Not sure about this one as it’s more of a cooking syrup than a brown sauce, I will keep on with this and see if I get on with it , I wish HP was Gluten free! . . . . . . #glutenfreebread #glutenfreedonuts #glutenfreefoodshare #glutenfreecakes #glutenfreebread #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreeblog #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreelifestyle #4mumy https://www.instagram.com/p/ChHE2yBsQs-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=