The Journal

Travelling exposes us to more new bacteria and in greater volume, as we share cramped spaces with our fellow travellers in aeroplane cabins, breathing each other’s air and sharing tiny bathrooms. Therefore, effective hygiene habits are at their most important when we’re farthest from home.

As someone who has sold breastfeeding products and offered support to many women over the years through my job, I thought I would be somewhat prepared for when I got to experience breastfeeding for myself. Oh, how wrong was I. 

When we say our surface sanitiser, the Everything Spray, can be used on EVERYTHING, we mean it! Because it is water-based and contains no nasty chemicals, it won't damage or stain (including materials like leather, wood, paint or metals)!

Having a new baby in the house is a wonderful yet challenging time. Breastfeeding is no walk in the park and can often be daunting for a mother to begin with. Luckily there are many things your partner or helper can do to make this time a bit easier.

More mothers than ever before are going online for breastfeeding advice, helping each other to network and share their experiences. Continue reading below as our industry professionals debunk some of the more common nursing myths.

As our due date gets closer and closer, the packing of the hospital bag has begun. I have looked online so many times at so many lists and while some things are obvious to take, I found there were so many little things you would have never known to take.

Justine Kinsella is a baby and toddler sleep consultant, who works with parents to give them the knowledge, tools and confidence to help their baby get the restorative sleep they need to support their rapid growth and development.

As parents, we worry that our kids will come into contact with germs or bacteria in school. This happens every time they play with others, or whenever they’re in germy places in school such as playgrounds, bathrooms, and cafeterias.

If your mammaries are feeling malnourished, don’t panic! Like anything else, healthy milk production calls for a balanced diet. Discover 10 great snack ideas and foods to produce more milk for breastfeeding.

Let’s face it, breastfeeding is no picnic. At least, not right away. As rewarding as the experience of nursing may be, finding the most comfortable way to breastfeed is a challenge for any mother starting out. Often, the only solution to discomfort is some good old-fashioned practice.