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First let's discuss the differences between the two👇 A growth spurt is when your baby is growing in short, intense bursts. (So it's not your imagination - your baby really did outgrow all his newborn outfits overnight!) This phase usually only lasts a few days. Your little one will most likely have their initial spurt between 1 and 3 weeks and another between 3 to 6 (sometimes 8) weeks. After that, you can expect more at 3 months, 6 months and 9 months. A leap is the mental development of your baby, which means that suddenly there are many changes going on in their brain. Suddenly, their brain perceives things it wasn't capable of perceiving before. Examples: smiling, cooing, rolling, sitting up.. etc. Signs to look out for Baby wants to eat more: If you've been breastfeeding every three hours, your baby will now want to belly up to the milk bar every hour or two. Thať's just fine. The more often your baby breastfeeds, the more he stimulates milk production to keep up with his growing appetite. Older babies will also want to nurse more and up their intake of the jarred stuff if they're eating solids. Your baby will be up more often at night. Even if your baby was sleeping for a blissful five- or six-hour stretch, during a growth spurt he may howl for a midnight snack, then one at 2 a.m., 4 a.m. and so on. You may find your older baby waking up earlier from his naps too. Your baby will be crankier than usual. At the breast, he'll be extra fussy, latching and unlatching because he wants more milk right now, and your production might not be up to speed yet. Plus, all those late nights don't help his mood (or yours!) either. If you are breastfeeding, make sure you're drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated. #growthspurt #growthchallenge #babygrowth #4mumy #4mumybaby #4mumymother https://www.instagram.com/p/CUShdWTqjVM/?utm_medium=tumblr

The most amazing service and gluten free meal last night at the Giggling Squid in Bristol, asked if anyone had any intolerance or allergy, I was then given a QR code to scan which showed all gluten free options, my meal arrived with non gluten stickers , amazing . . . . . #gluten-free #glutenfreebread #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreeblog #glutenfreebread #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreeblog #4mumy https://www.instagram.com/p/CgoZ3vJMkQK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Has anyone had experience on Virgin Voyages eating gluten free? What was your experience and any tips? I appreciate any insight anyone can offer to help others. Tag a gluten disease patient **Share this post to reach everyone** . . . . . #glutenfreeheaven #glutenfreeblog #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreelifestyle #4mumy (at New Yourk Time Squere) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgbUe8UM_L9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The stomach capacity of your newborn baby changes over the first two weeks of life. Newborn stomachs don't stretch. {Zangenet al 2001} Reachers found that on day 1 a newborns stomach wall is firm and doesn't stretch. By day 3 the stomach starts to expand more easily to hold more milk. Interestingly, day 3-5 is when the milk volume starts to increase for most new mothers. The capacity of your baby's tummy is influenced by their birth weight, however the differences are not substantial. ➡️Day 1: Your baby's stomach is the size of a cherry. It can hold 5-7ml at a time. You will produce about 37ml (1oz) of colostrum in the first 24hrs and this is all your baby needds. ➡️Day 3: Your baby's stomach is the size of a Walnut. It can hold 22-27ml at a time. ➡️1 week: Your baby's stomach is the size of an apricot. It can hold 45-60ml at a time. At around 1 week, your baby will start to gain back the lost weight. ➡️1 month: Your baby's stomach is the size of a an egg. It can hold 80-150ml at a time. Research tells us that breastmilk intake is quite constant after the first month and does not increase much with age or weight. A newborn baby feeds anywhere from 8-12+ times in 24hrs, which means they are feeding every 1-3 hours. Frequent feedings are also essential to build up your milk supply, Feed on demand, don't watch the clock. ➡️How to tell if baby is getting enough milk: *Nurses 8-12 times per 24 hour period. * Content and happy after a feed. * Weight gain-about 155-240 grams or 5.5-8.5 ounces per week until 4 months of age. * Baby has periods of obvious gulping of milk during sessions. * Baby's stools transition to yellow with a loose and seedy texture by day five. *By day 2 look for two wet diapers over 24 hours, days three and four look for three or more wet diapers each 24 hours. By the time your baby is 5 days old, wet diapers should be more frequent (5-6 wet diapers) * Alert/active when awake, and meeting their developmental milestones. #baby #babyfeeding #babyfoodideas #babyfeedingset #4mumy #4mumybaby (at U.S.A new.york) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXl84dWq4Yd/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Utensils for baby What to look for in baby utensils Imagine if someone gave you a ladle to eat your food, that is what it can be like if we give baby a utensil that isn't ideal for self-feeding. What to look for in a utensil: -Shorter handle (potentially with grips or ridges). -Shallow spoon bowl -Rounded edges. Some brands we use: Eztotz. Ezpz. Bumpkins . Grabease. NumNum gootensil. You can introduce utensils when you start solids, however many will probably show more interest around 12 months, there's no need to rush it! In the beginning the baby will mostly play with the utensil, because that's how they explore and learn. To teach your baby you can do the following: first you pre-load the food onto the utensil (just a little bit of food). Hold it in front of baby so they grab it from you and only have a short distance to bring it to their mouth. After they get used to taking the utensil from you, let your baby pick it up, explore it and eventually bring it to their mouth. You can guide baby's hand and show them how to stab foods. After a few days the baby will be able to stab on their own and then you can just leave the fork there to use whenever they are ready. They will switch back and forth between using their hands and the utensils even into toddlerhood. That's okay! Let baby try, and even make mistakes, it's a part of the process! Baby will only learn how to stab a piece of food if they try on their own. Make sure to demonstrate what it looks like on your plate! Baby learns how to do things by watching you. #utensil #utensils #babyfoodideas #feedyourbaby #4mumy https://www.instagram.com/p/CWfsY8sK3w1/?utm_medium=tumblr

As much as you ADORE your new baby, it's common to experience a drift in your partner relationship and long for things to be the way they were between you two, pre-baby. According to research by the Gottman Institute, 67% of couples became very unhappy with each other during the first three years of their baby's life. Of course, this is normal with any major life transition...and the addition of a new child to care for with sleep deprivation layered in, is one of the BIGGEST transitions couples experience. It makes sense that this can add to more challenges and conflicts in your personal relationships.. where you miss your pre-baby life when it was just the two of you. So what can you do about it? Well, first know the key areas that contribute to drift..including the following: ✔Parenting Styles ✔Marital Expectations ✔Household Chores & Finances These areas are the top ones that should be addressed early on in your relationship to better manage the changes baby adds. Communicate your worries to manage diverging parenting styles Talk about how you're feeling physically and mentally when it comes to getting in the mood and finding time for intimacy. Make sure you have a plan in place for fair distribution of chores (or where your partner can best support you) And be sure to address finances from the start so you are better prepared for the expenses a baby can bring for the future It takes a lot of trial-and-error and teamwork, but life after baby can be even more beautiful than before! #newmother #newbornbaby #babycare #lifedailymoms #4mumy #4mumybaby (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWIiN-Eq1B-/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Know the signs Knowing if you're in labor is actually pretty simple but sometimes we can try to think ourselves into labor Thinking that every little thing is our bodies going into labor. Trust me, I've been there. Wanting so bad to go into labor that I tried to get my mind to make it happen! But, guess what?! The more you think about it and stress over it, the longer baby will stay put Our babies feel safe and snug in our bodies and feel everything we feel. So, if we begin to feel anxious and stressed, baby is not going to want to come out into an environment that doesn't feel safe - causing us to be pregnant longer. So, keep yourself calm and relaxed throughout your entire pregnancy especially nearing the end. Our body will begin to go through changes at the end to prepare our bodies for labor, but it doesn't mean we're in labor or will go into labor the next day. It just means things are changing. You can also see these signs for weeks so try not to get anxious if you do. Here are a few signs that you're #ACTUALLY in labor. Let me know what changes you've seen in your body as you approach your (inaccurate) 'due date'. See my previous post for why I said inaccurate. #4mumy #4mumymother https://www.instagram.com/p/CTDPMw5Kyix/?utm_medium=tumblr

Believe it or not you're not alone. Many women notice a dip in their supply around the time Aunt Flo decides to pop in. Some women also experience: ✔Nipple tenderness. Baby may want to feed more frequently due to the dip in your milk supply. ✔Baby may want to feed less, as your baby may detect a slight change in taste of your milk during your period.(Totally normal) ✔Baby may be more fussy at the breast. What canl do to compensate for this temporary dipin milk supply? ✔Let your baby nurse as they want. If baby is not wanting to nurse, you can include a power pumpinng session. ✔Take a combination magnesium and calcium supplement (500-1000mg a day) from the beginning of ovulation until the 3rd day of your period to minimize the drop in your milk supply. ✔Increase your iron during your period with iron-rich foods such as oatmeal :) ✔You should be doing this already, but eating a well balanced meal and staying hydrated helps with milk production. ✔Use your hands- while nursing or pumping you can use breast massage to encourage milk flow. . #breastmilkbooster #mommilk #growmilkweed #mothermilk #4mumy https://www.instagram.com/p/CSSVy-rqcUk/?utm_medium=tumblr