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have been through it made me feel better, as they assured me it would pass. Sometimes just crying on the phone to my mum or friends helped too. By my six-week check-up, it had kind of passed.
Self-care can really help too, even if it’s just taking a bath, having a nap or watching something trashy on Netflix.
What’s your typical Saturday morning like now?
IT’S definitely changed a lot – no more lazy mornings in bed with a hangover! Sienna wakes around 7am. She’s been weaning for a few months now and she’s really enjoying her food.
I’ll make her a fruit porridge with whatever we have in the house; this morning she had banana porridge with almond milk and almond butter.
I like to try as many different textures and flavours as possible, which means it can be quite a messy affair. WaterWipes come in very handy for cleaning her, because she always manages to get it all over her face and hands, even though I’m spoon-feeding her.
I want to make sure I’m using the most gentle, pure and safe products on Sienna and I’ve been using these from birth, as they’re made up of 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract.
Have you got a specific parenting style? Are you following any rules? I feel like we’re completely winging it. I read one book that was really helpful, called The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan by Alison Scott-Wright, which really helped with Sienna’s routine, but I would say we’re making up our own parenting style as we’re going along.
You have just do what’s right for you, as there’s so much different advice out there.
■ Millie Mackintosh is supporting WaterWipes, which has launched the Pure Foundation Fund to support and recognise the great work of healthcare professionals caring for new mums and their babies, especially during these challenging times. Visit waterwipes.com
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