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‘I felt ashamed that I was not a “natural” breastfeeder’

Chezzi Denyer opens up about her experience with breastfeeding ... "I now look back on my first experience of breastfeeding with sadness that I suffered with so much guilt". Read her story here ...

By Chezzi Denyer|Monday, 5th August 2019|Leave a reply

Breastfeeding and how your family and friends can help

Here are a few tips new mothers can pass on to partners, family, friends and employers, in order for them to help optimise feeding time with their baby.

By Denise Condon|Friday, 2nd August 2019|Leave a reply

8 essential nutrients to include in a vegan diet for children

It is definitely possible to raise a healthy and happy family on a vegan diet, but meal planning and careful consideration to these key nutrients should be given in consultation with a health care professional who's tracking your child's growth and development.

By Stefanie Valakas|Friday, 12th July 2019|Leave a reply

Breastfeeding a toddler – what you need to know

When your baby isn't so little anymore breastfeeding has a new set of challenges and rewards but there isn't a great deal out there to help you adjust to this new phase. Here are some tips for breastfeeding beyond 12 months.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Sunday, 7th July 2019|Leave a reply

How to Choose the Right Maternity Bra

We know that breasts change throughout pregnancy, which makes choosing a maternity bra that fits very difficult. Here’s our guide to shopping for the right maternity bra.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Tuesday, 25th June 2019|Leave a reply

But why should children use cutlery?

Babies learn to manipulate food in their hands so that it gets into their mouth. This is an important skill. The natural progression is then to use cutlery. Please give your baby a spoon!

By Yvonne Wink|Friday, 7th June 2019|3 Replies

The breastfeeding advice I’d give myself …

I recognise that giving advice is irresponsible and irritating. Irresponsible to advise someone with no real understanding of the complexities of the situation. Irritating to offer advice unsolicited...

By Adrienne Buckingham|Friday, 3rd May 2019|Leave a reply

Mum’s rissoles recipe – cheap and delicious

Every time I cook rissoles I think of the Aussie film The Castle ... "what do you call these things again?" ...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Wednesday, 24th April 2019|2 Replies

One Handed Cooks: Tuna, Pesto and Ricotta Bake recipe

A family-friendly easy recipe that can help you gently expand your child's enjoyment to the point where they’re happy to try a more complex pasta bake.

By Allie Gaunt, Jessica Beaton & Sarah Buckle|Friday, 19th April 2019|Leave a reply

‘I breastfeed my baby with formula’

For anyone struggling with breastfeeding, please know there are options out there and giving formula doesn't necessarily mean that you have to end feeding at the breast.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Thursday, 18th April 2019|10 Replies