The Kendamil Blog

The Kendamil Blog

With more ups and downs than the fells and mountains of the Lake District, we know parenting today needs a whole village of support - check out our hub with expert advice and helpful suggestions

articles tagged with: Parenting Advice

Best Toys for Toddlers

08 Dec 2021

Best Toys for Toddlers

Playtime can be INCREDIBLY essential in developing your toddler’s skills - from motor to sensory and social skills! This quote from nidirectread now

Best toys for babies 6-12 months

07 Dec 2021

Best toys for babies 6-12 months

From 6-12 months, your little one is reaching a more active, tactile phase. So, we’re looking at how playtime is an amazing way to help your baby develop...

read now
How to overcome ‘comparenting’ and forge your own parenting path

09 Jun 2021

How to overcome ‘comparenting’ and forge your own parenting path

Our insightful Family Psychologist Anjula Mutanda spotlights ‘read now

Kendamil Childcare & Behavioural Expert Lauren the Nanny Shares Her Childcare Tips

04 Jun 2021

Kendamil Childcare & Behavioural Expert Lauren the Nanny Shares Her Childcare Tips

We are all aware that as parents, after our parental leave we are encouraged to go back to work but what happens to our little bundles of joy? What do...

read now
Child Behavioural Expert Lauren the Nanny Shares her Tips for Parents Returning to Life After Lockdown

24 Mar 2021

Child Behavioural Expert Lauren the Nanny Shares her Tips for Parents Returning to Life After Lockdown

With the lockdown roadmap in full flow and restrictions set to ease in the UK, what should be a cause for celebration seems to be filling many mums across the...

read now
Baby Sleep Expert Cara Treadwell Guides Us Through the Perfect Sleep Routine

22 Mar 2021

Baby Sleep Expert Cara Treadwell Guides Us Through the Perfect Sleep Routine

 A loving, relaxing bedtime routine is important for babies, toddlers, children and us adults too! We all need to allow for unwinding at the end...

read now
New Parent Survival Tips

17 Sep 2020

New Parent Survival Tips

Transitioning to a new arrival is both exciting, daunting and exhausting for pretty much every new parent, but there are a few tips to help make this easier on yourself....

read now
Baby Sleep – What’s Normal?

17 Sep 2020

Baby Sleep – What’s Normal?

One of the most common comments from parents of a newborn baby is “my baby won’t sleep!” Often it isn’t that your baby won’t sleep, more that they prefer sleeping...

read now

Popular Topics

Most recent posts

10 Sep 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Teething

Teething is one of those baby milestones every parent feels...

read now

03 Sep 2026

The Nursery Transition: How to Handle the Change

Nobody prepares you for the first day at nursery. You...

read now

21 Aug 2026

Iron-Rich Foods for Babies: A Simple Guide to Weaning & Meal Ideas

You’ve just about got the hang of milk feeds… and...

read now

13 Aug 2026

Reflux, Colic or Milk Intolerance? How to Spot the Difference

When feeding isn’t going well or becomes a challenge, it’s...

read now

10 Aug 2026

Newborn Formula Feeding Guide: How Much and How Often to Feed by Age

Feeding a newborn comes with so many questions, and hey...

read now

06 Aug 2026

Vitamin D for Babies: NHS Guidance, Daily Dosage & the Easiest Way to Give It

Vitamin D is one of the most searched topics for...

read now

20 May 2026

Parenting burnout: Symptoms and Therapist-Approved Ways to Cope

Parenting is often described as one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it can also be one of the most exhausting. Whether you’re a first-time...

read now

20 May 2026

9 Parenting Tips for Surviving the Newborn Stage

The first few weeks with a newborn can feel magical, but also overwhelming. Babies don’t come with a manual, so for many first time parents,...

read now

18 Feb 2026

The thoughts you’re too afraid to say out loud as a mum and the meaning behind them

By Sophie Harris - Postpartum & Motherhood Psychotherapist   Grab a cuppa for this 10 minute read In this blog: read now

18 Feb 2026

Navigating identity loss in motherhood… And how to begin finding you again

By Sophie Harris - Postpartum & Motherhood Psychotherapist   Grab a cuppa for this 10 minute read In this blog: read now

Video Guides

Still not sure about something?

For those questions we can't answer in a blog post, feel free to contact our friendly Customer Care team.

We are available 24/7 on Whatsapp, or via our online form.