They really do grow up faster than you expect. One day you’re holding a tiny newborn who sleeps most of the day, and before you know it, you have a little person walking around the house with their own opinions, preferences and a very clear idea of what they want. Somewhere between my son’s first birthday and 16 months, I realised that my baby was slowly becoming a toddler. While every child develops at their own pace, I noticed that this transition was about much more than walking or saying a few words. It changed how he communicated, played, slept, ate and interacted with the world around him. If you’re…

If your toddler eats very little, you may find yourself constantly wondering: Did my child eat enough today?Are they getting enough nutrients?Should I be worried that they only want the same few foods? I have had these thoughts many times too. When I first introduced solids to my son at six months, I honestly thought our feeding journey was going beautifully. We followed a baby-led weaning approach, and he happily explored different foods, textures and flavours. We followed a baby-led weaning approach, and he happily explored different foods, textures and flavours. I also shared more about our gentle allergen introduction through BLW journey if you’re currently navigating that stage. He…

I don’t think I say this enough, but I genuinely love being my baby’s mum.At 13.5 months, this stage of motherhood — life with a 1 year old — feels very full in a way I didn’t expect. The days are busy, sometimes messy, and often unpredictable, but they don’t feel like something I’m just trying to get through. I actually enjoy being in them.We waited a long time before deciding to have a baby, and if I’m honest, I never really saw myself as a particularly ‘motherly’ person. I wasn’t someone who naturally gravitated towards kids — which is probably why this phase has surprised me the most.That said,…