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7 ways to save money on food (every day) and get the whole family involved

If you are a parent looking to supercharge your household budget, there are many things you can do to save money around your home. One of the most important is reducing food waste, here's how.

By Helen Baker|Wednesday, 13th May 2020|Leave a reply

7 important skills your child will learn while cooking

Teaching kids to cook can help them to be confident in the kitchen and healthier in their future years. Simple tasks such as stirring, pouring, cooking with others and following a recipe can also teach children life skills ...

By James Clode|Wednesday, 29th April 2020|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 Sian Ceinwen|Thursday, 5th March 2020|10 Replies

The benefits of skin-to-skin contact after birth

That first cuddle with your new baby is a magical time, but did you know it's also an important time for your health and the health of your newborn?

By The Bub Hub Crew|Wednesday, 29th January 2020|Leave a reply

Back to school: the 5 key nutrients your kids need

Here are a handful of key nutrients to focus on when meal planning and some ideas on ways to strike the right balance between nutrition and kid-friendly foods.

By Susie Burrell|Friday, 24th January 2020|1 Reply

Breastfeeding – 8 things to know before you start

It pays to know a bit about breastfeeding - like how often a baby feeds and for how long - before you start. So here are some things you might want to know ...

By The Bub Hub Crew|Thursday, 24th October 2019|10 Replies

‘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