Eating & feeding

Breastfeeding, first foods and fussy eating.

Allergy or intolerance? The difference and what to do about it
Eczema, tummy ache or spots after eating — and advice from every direction to cut something out. Bloom explains the difference between allergy and intolerance, and why cutting things out... Read more...
Engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis: what to do
A hard, painful lump in your breast and suddenly a fever. Bloom explains the difference between engorgement, a blocked duct and mastitis — and why carrying on feeding is almost... Read more...
Fussy eating in toddlers: what's normal, and what helps?
Yesterday it was broccoli, today it's poison. Why toddlers become fussy eaters, why pressure backfires, and the calm routine that helps most. Read more...
Starting solids: first foods step by step, without the stress
When do you start solids, with what, and how much? A calm step-by-step plan, why allergens shouldn't be delayed, and why the first months of solids are mostly practice. Read more...
Expressing and combination feeding: a practical guide
Expressing sounds simple until you try it. When to start, how long breast milk keeps, how to introduce a bottle and combine breast and formula, and your rights at work. Read more...
Starting breastfeeding: latch, sore nipples and the first week
Breastfeeding is natural, but it isn't automatic. Bloom explains what a good latch looks like, what to do about pain and cracks, and why that first week feels so hard. Read more...