We’ve all experienced goosebumps on our skin from time to time. Goosebumps are natural, involuntary body responses to a sudden temperature drop or intense emotional surge. But hang on. Why would my baby have goosebumps DURING POOPING? Is that normal too? Allow me to answer these questions and put your mind…
Parents play a vital role in their children’s life. As primary carers, they are responsible for their kids’ healthy upbringing. And serve as a source of support, guidance, and love for the entire family. But we all know that… What isn’t that obvious is that the younger sibling’s behaviour and development…
I am sure you have heard saying that babies’ minds are like sponges. Meaning – they can learn new skills rapidly, in a fraction of the time it would take for an adult. Sigh… I do envy that… But, have you ever wondered how on earth such a young person with…
Babies start learning how to talk and respond to their carer’s voice much earlier than we think. In fact, right after birth, babies tend to closely observe and listen to other people talk. By 6 weeks, they will make a variety of cooing and gurgling sounds. As your tot gets better…
Some babies’ sucking needs cannot be met by just breastfeeding or bottle feeding. They require more comfort and quickly discover that sucking their thumbs will give them just that! The thing about the thumb is that it is always there, readily available for self-soothing. It doesn’t fall down on the floor,…
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…
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…
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…
Many parents are not aware that their babies grind their teeth during sleep. That’s because it is hard to spot. Except for the clicking and grinding you may have heard by chance. And hearing that can really distress a parent. Sometimes they may become aware of it much later – during…
It is not uncommon for babies to put a blanket over their faces. It’s still OK, and it’s kind of cute when they’re awake playing peek-a-boo or something like that. However, it is not OK, and it can be really frightening for parents to see their baby’s face buried in a…
