Baby

Newborns are adorable. The way they wrap tiny hands around your finger, plus their cheeky cries make every moment beautiful. However, babies can sometimes do weird things that can be worrisome. For a new mom, any unusual thing could be depressing. During one of my antenatal visits, a young woman burst into the room I […]

It’s normal to feel scared and hesitant when holding a fragile and tiny newborn baby and learning how to safely handle them and prevent hurting that flimsy head and tiny little limbs may take time. If your newborn baby’s head flopped backwards then you’re going to wonder, do I need to panic that it’s caused

“Sleep when the baby sleeps.” Is a saying that is said too many times to new parents. Never mind the cleaning and catching up on chores, sleeping positions are the biggest worry for many parents. What happens if they get stuck, hurt or worse? So should you worry if your baby is sleeping sitting up

There is nothing worse than waking up to find you have slept in an awkward position so when you see your beautiful baby sleeping you may feel concerned over the angles they choose when sleeping, not wanting them to feel the pain of a pulled neck. If your baby sleeps with head tilted back, is

Toilet training toddlers is not an easy task. While every parent looks forward to the independence and freedom that comes with successful potty training, the process takes hard work and some occasional tears of disappointment. Nevertheless, don’t give up. There’s a notion that boys take longer to potty-train but for me, my firstborn boy was

As you stare at your adorable mini human, you can bet your bottom dollar that you will never let them come to harm. As their protector, you pick them up for a cuddle, and then you hear it “pop.” Filled with dread you are thinking “Can my little one be hurt from baby back cracking?”

Ranch Dressing Popular seasoning; various ingredients can cause reactions. Causes of Reaction 1. Eczema/history of eczema 2. Artificial additives, preservatives, flavors 3. Allergens like spices, dairy products Symptoms – Rashes on skin – Reddish-pink spots – Swelling around mouth – Mild itchiness Treatment 1. Cold compress 2. Clean, dry skin 3. Gentle moisturizer 4. Avoid

Any new parent watches their newborn in awe. The magic of life staring you in the face. Your baby is perfect in every way! This is when we moms and dads can notice unusual differences. You may have a specific question like is a baby opening and closing mouth normal? Should I Be Concerned as

Toddlers and babies are naturally curious and tend to get into everything whether they are allowed to or not. Whether it’s a hand down their diaper or playing in the sand pit, their little hands could be a holiday for pesky germs. This is why cutting their nails is so important even if you are

All babies are born with soft spots. As moms, we can all be concerned about where they are and the need for protection and avoidance. Can touching these areas cause any harm? If you have accidentally pushed baby’s soft spot will their development be hindered? Read on to find out the facts about soft spots.