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TL;DR: This is an exciting step towards independence. Introduce the cup around the 6 month mark when your baby is beginning solids. Start to offer small sips of water at mealtimes. It is best to start with training cups before moving on to open cups. Most families begin to phase out bottles between 12 and…

TL;DR: With the number of baby cup designs out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Straw cups and 360-style cups are generally better learning tools than the classic sippy cup. We’d recommend mixing and matching a few different styles rather than sticking to just one. Ultimately, the best choice is the one that gives your…

As a mother, you always want to encourage your ‘little munchkin’ towards independence, and holding their own bottle is such a milestone! Plus, it gives your (very busy) hands a well-deserved break. But at what age exactly do babies start holding their own bottle? The short answer? Most babies develop the motor skills to hold…

It’s normal to want to ‘get it right’ with bottle feeding. On paper, it can sound simple, when actually, the details can take a bit of getting used to. Whether you’ve bottle-fed from the start or are combining with breastfeeding, our guide will take you through common questions, so you feel prepared. What can seem…

Paced bottle feeding, (aka: responsive feeding), has become more popular in recent years as it mimics breastfeeding so well. Recommended by health professionals from the NHS, it aims to slow the flow of milk, letting your baby decide when to pause. It’s known to be best for their digestive system – and give mum a…

Breastfeeding is often portrayed as natural and effortless, but the reality for many new mums is quite different. Sore nipples, latch issues, and ongoing discomfort are a lot more common than you might think. These challenges aren’t a sign you’re doing it wrong; usually, they just mean you need a bit of adjustment and support. …