Nothing is more rewarding and heartwarming for us as parents than seeing our baby’s first smile. When we are waiting for this toothless grin so desperately, any new grimace that appears on their face for us can be interpreted as a smile. But is it really an honest expression of joy…
Kissing and cuddling our babies makes us feel good, so we want to do it all the time. It is truly one of the greatest joys of parenthood. Is there any purest form of expressing affection than kissing these sweet chubby cheeks, the tiny nose, or adorable little feet? But hang…
Children’s bodies are adorned with bruises, scratches, and bumps from their everyday activities. This isn’t the case for babies. Bruises are rare in babies, especially those who aren’t yet moving. Yet they happen. What causes them to happen? And why does my baby seem to bruise so easily? Let’s find out…
Does it seem like you’re breaking your baby every time you pick her up? How come your little one’s joints make all these cracking, popping, clicking, or creaking sounds? Noisy joints and bones are commonly thought to be the domain of the elderly – most definitely not something that affects babies!…
Most babies love bath time and splashing about in bubbly water. Because, what not to like? Water has this incredible ability to stimulate all of your baby’s senses! She can see its transparent, bluish colour, hear the splash sounds it makes, feel its warmth on the body, and smell the gentle…
Have you ever wondered why your little tot looks into a mirror and smiles at her own reflection? Is she aware that it’s her she sees? Why does she smile? And what goes through this sweet little head of hers? Let’s find out the truth about babies and their interactions with…
The babies’ vision is limited at birth. They can’t see further than about 30 cm (12 inches) away. Neither can they see any colour – only black and white and very little contrast. Thus, their eyes are focused on what they can actually see, which is light! Babies’ vision undergoes intense…
Babies tend to be gassy creatures. Especially the newborns. It is estimated that they can pass gas even 20 times a day. Which is nearly as much as an adult! The good news is – excessive and smelly gas in newborns is quite normal and rarely a cause for concern. Some…
At birth, many babies have non-existent or super-light and fine hair. Others are born with a full head of hair. The same goes for eyebrows. After all, every baby is unique and grows hair at its own pace. What’s more, there are big chances that the colour and texture of their…
Sometimes, it can be very tricky for a parent to figure out what is wrong with their poorly baby. Strep throat is one of those illnesses that might be hard to diagnose for a new parent – and easily confused with a sore throat. Luckily, babies infected with strep throat recover…
