For many parents pacifiers – also called dummies, soothers, or binky, are essential parenting tools. And quite frankly – lifesavers. Sucking on a pacifier helps soothe a crying baby, brings comfort and helps settle him to sleep. But. There is one significant complication of using pacifiers. They tend to fall out…
Many parents wonder whether it is necessary to buy a carrycot to allow the baby to lie completely flat. After all, it will only be needed for the first 4-6 months before transitioning to a pushchair. Therefore, they would rather avoid buying yet another costly baby “gadget”. Unless there is a…
Rolling is an exciting gross-motor milestone. It is actually the first skill that a baby learns that involves changing position and moving independently from one place to the other. No wonder the little munchkin has an urge to keep practising it tirelessly, day and night! But, what to do when she…
Acidic poop in babies usually leads to an ugly and particularly irritating nappy rash. If it’s not handled quickly, the nappy rash may turn into bright red blisters, which would make a baby’s bottom extremely sore. If you experienced this with your baby – you know exactly how bad it can…
Ears, like any other part of a human body, come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. It is estimated that between 2 to 5% of the population has sticking-out ears. This abnormality is usually inherited, like any physical trait. But, around 30% of babies develop protruding ears in the first…
As shocking as it may seem, slapping and hitting are not uncommon baby behaviours. So, don’t worry – you are certainly not the only concerned parent here! Moreover, it is part of a baby’s healthy development. Even though hitting is a totally unacceptable social gesture. But why is that happening? Read…
Have you ever experienced this unpleasant sensation of ear-popping and muffled sound when travelling by plane? These symptoms typically occur when the plane ascends and descends. Because that’s when the rapid change in the air pressure occurs, and the ears need to adjust to it. So, when you realize how disturbing…
