When my wife was approaching the 18 month mark of her breastfeeding journey I didn’t have a clue how we could celebrate it. For the one year mark, I made a milking boob cake. But I could hardly repeat that. So I finally decided to look into something that she’s […]
Parenting
5 Things I Absolutely LOVE About Breastfeeding a Toddler
Breastfeeding a toddler is a little bit different to breastfeeding a baby. Don’t get me wrong, you don’t have to deal with the early day struggles of establishing a latch, worrying about milk rash or CMPA, or having to cluster feed on a daily basis. But that doesn’t mean it […]
5 Reasons I Actually Miss the Baby Stage
When you become a parent for the first time, you think it’s the most difficult thing in the world. Then your baby becomes a toddler, and you realise how easy you used to have it. Yes you had sleepless nights, but at least your baby didn’t cry because you gave […]
Breastfeeding Stations: Show of Support or Telling Mothers to Feed in Private?
My wife and I recently attended Abergavenny Food Festival. Whilst there, we saw something that I no doubt many others have seen plenty of times before: a breastfeeding station. My first thought when I saw it was “oh look, that’s awesome” but when I really started to think about it, […]
5 Ways to Make Nappy Changes Easier That Probably Won’t Work
If there’s one thing I miss about having a newborn baby it’s the nappy changes. Changing a toddler is a bastard nightmare. The kicking, screaming, smacking and overall desire to get off the table by any means necessary makes the whole process a apprehensive nightmare. But perhaps there are things […]
5 Things I Absolutely LOVE About Having a Toddler
I absolutely LOVE having a toddler. They’re mischievous, evil little shits that are as defiant as they are deadly. They’re usually delicately poised on the edge of an emotional meltdown and they have an innate desire to suck away every inch of your soul. It’s a lovely experience. Owning a toddler […]