THE MUMMY BLOG

Baby 0-3 months must haves:  Hi new mummies, if you’ve read my previous blogs you would know all about my newborn must haves but once your baby is starting to explore the world you may fine you need a few more products. These are my 0-3month must haves.  All of my newborn must haves- of course still of my newborn must haves listed in my previous blog which includes nappies, wipes, wash clothes just to name a few.  Baby toys-  It’s Great to introduce your baby to knew exciting toys that are sensory or skilled based. Simple things like small rattles your baby can practice grasping and enjoying the sound they make. My baby loves his crunchy soft book as well as his soft teddy bear . Teething toys are also good even at this age for babies to safety explore things with there mouths.  Books - I started reading to my baby at one week old. Every night at bedtime and then I increased it to reading stories during the day also during play. Books are...

A Guide to Forrest Frederick, 6- 7 Months FEEDING : Milk - Forrest is currently breast feeding and, on occasions, gets topped up on formula (Nestle NAN ONE in a Pigeon wide neck bottle for 3+ months) He feeds every 2 to 3 hours on both breasts during a feeding which can last from 10-25 minutes. Solids - Forrest is now on three meal a day of baby pureé. Each meal is usually two cubes of frozen home made baby food. Foods consumed are Fruits and Veg ; pear, apple, banana, paw paw, blue berries, mango, sweet potato, potato, pumpkin, butternut squash, carrot, spinach, zucchini.  Also grains ; farex rice cereal, wheat bix, whole meal bread (mixed with water) and wafers. He has also once tried lamb and chicken by sucking on them.  He has tasted vegemite and strawberry jam.  He has sips of water from a cup.  Forrest sits in his high chair for meals. (Child care pod)  His weight gain is slowly going up. He is now 7.3KG  Pee a fo...