So, if you wonder how to introduce a lovey to your baby (a common name for a security object) then you already know what a great addition it can be to the family! Not only in extreme situations, such as for easing separation anxiety, comforting when they are poorly, or during…
Most adults experience a neck strain caused by poor posture. Leaning over the PC, sitting for long periods of time, and lacking physical activity, are just a few reasons behind the neck pain. But did you know that babies can also suffer from neck muscle strain? While acquired torticollis affects the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Giving probiotics to babies is not a routine practice. And most likely, it will take years before we know how they affect children in the long run. That’s because many bacterial strains remain a mystery to medical experts. There are, however, some probiotics with a long history of research and clinical…
Does your little one spit up milk during or right after the feed? Is she unsettled and irritated during the feed, or perhaps has hiccups and coughing while eating? Or maybe she refuses to eat at all? How about sleeping? Not great, huh? And does she gain enough weight and keep…
Most people don’t know it, but vitamin D isn’t technically a vitamin. In fact, vitamin D is a steroid hormone. When exposed to sunlight, the human body produces vitamin D from cholesterol. Ha! Nevertheless, the sun rarely provides the daily requirement of vitamin D. Plus, you can’t really take your baby…
It is a universal fact that newborn babies produce a delightful scent, that is incredibly intoxicating to ALL new parents. A whiff of a newborn’s head releases a feel-good hormone known as dopamine, making anyone who inhales it feels happy. And I mean anyone – parents and non-parents. This heavenly scent…
