Do You HAVE To Get A Tongue Tie Released?
Deciding to do anything to your baby is stressful, but when there is a considerable lack of professional consensus, such as how, when and with whom to do a tongue tie release, it can be overwhelming to make a clear choice.
I wrote this post as a non judgemental guidance piece for families to be able to take productive next steps to help their baby and their breastfeeding journey, whether or not it leads to a release.
Teaching my EBF 7 month old how to use a straw
Bottle refusal? Learn how to teach a breastfed baby to use a straw with simple, gentle steps. A great alternative for babies 6 months and older.
Are soothers bad for babies? An IBCLC’s honest answer
An IBCLC’s honest take on soothers, breastfeeding, and baby feeding. Learn when soothers help, when to avoid them, and get local support in Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge & Brantford.
High Lipase Milk
Why does baby hate your defrosted pumped milk? Why is it smelling like metal, or even worse, soap? It’s probably high lipase in your milk!