Tag: babies

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  Bathing a Newborn: Birthing Suite to Bath Tub

  A seasoned dad and swimming coach takes a trip down memory lane to the first time he bathed his baby.  The gradual approach he used will put nervous new parents at ease and bath time can become a special time.   By Gordon Ellard   As a father of two, I admit that I had […]

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  Becoming a Family: Preparing Your Partner for Birth

  Here is a look at how your birth partner can prepare to provide the emotional and physical support you will need to bring your new baby into the world.   By Iasnaia Maximo   During pregnancy, nature pretty much prepares a mother for childbirth. Every woman has all she needs to bring her baby earthside, […]

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  What Babies Can Teach Adults About Living a Healthy Life

  Learning is a two-way street. If babies learn from adults so can adults too. Here are some lovely lessons for adults to learn from babies.   By Henrik Olofsson   Although babies are highly dependent on having adults around as they grow up – to raise, feed and protect them – learning should not just […]

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  Going Back to Work after Baby

  Heading back to work after maternity leave can bring a mixed bag of emotions and a new set of challenges. Take this advice from a mother who has gone back to work and make your own transition to being a working mom smoother.   By Sheena Flannery ​ It’s easier said than done, but taking […]

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  Bottles, Bottles, Bottles – A Handy Guide to Introducing a Bottle to a Breastfed Baby

  In the first of a two-part series, Lactation Counsellor and BAMBI Bumps team member Lia Segall Pasternak explains all things bottles. This month Lia discusses introducing a bottle to an exclusively breastfed baby. Next month, Lia will give you information for exclusively bottle-fed babies and explain the safe preparation of formula.   By Lia Segall […]

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  Rage Against the Postpartum Machine – Let’s Talk About Postnatal Rage

  This month Midwife Emma McNerlin explores the often-overlooked phenomenon of “Postpartum Rage” and reminds us that help is available so we are not alone in this journey.   By Emma McNerlin (midwife) The adjustment to motherhood and life with a new baby can be tough both physically and emotionally. When listing symptoms of postnatal depression […]