Om Nom Nom! Birthzang’s Guide to Baby-Led Weaning

Baby Led Weaning Babyzang1 was weaned with the “traditional” puree method, but it was stressful and messy and when it was babyzang 2’s turn we went down the baby-led weaning route. It was so wonderful! The stress was nil, the worry was so much less...

Birthzang’s Advice to New Mums

Birthzang’s Advice to New Mums Advice to new mums As soon as you are pregnant the advice to new mums starts. What to do for morning sickness, where to buy maternity clothes, how to hide your bump/show off your bump, what to buy/what not to buy, what to pack in...

Weaning my baby when and how? All you need to know.

Weaning my baby Your baby is growing oh so fast and those newborn days seem a distant memory. Your baby is smiling and gurgling, grabbing things, perhaps starting to try sitting up on their own and you start to ask yourself: “Is it time to start to weaning my...

Allowing the Impossible

[toc] Allowing The Impossible in Birth You often hear the question “am I allowed” asked in the context of birth, particularly in the hospital setting. Am I allowed to get off the bed? Am I allowed to have something to eat? Am I allowed to change position?...

5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Newborn Babies

5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Newborn Babies Pregnancy is pretty overwhelming. And from conception to birth there is a slow but steady build-up to get you on the road to parenthood. Getting through labour and birth is a whole other story. And then you do it...