The knee bouncing of the baby is one of those activities loved by many new parents. When the baby is placed on their lap, bouncing is an instinctive action, not requiring conscious thought. It may be because it adds an extra layer of enjoyment, especially with music playing in the background….
Despite their helplessness and vulnerability, babies are also surprisingly resilient. They are certainly much tougher than we give them credit for. So, it is not that easy to unintentionally “break” them during normal baby handling. There is only one exception to this rule, though. When your seemingly static baby suddenly wriggles…
Newborn babies are like chameleons. Literally. Initially, a dark red or purple colour at birth, their skin tone changes drastically and across a wide range of colours. These colours will fade within a few days and transition to yellowish. However, for the final complexion of your baby, you will have to…
We are so prone to labelling babies with colic when they cry inconsolably or become unsettled for no apparent reason. I reckon it is one of the top 3 parent’s justifications for these outbursts, alongside teething and tummy problems. After all, colic commonly occurs in newborns and up to 6 months-old…
If your baby feels warm and looks unwell, it’s a good idea to check her temperature. Simple task, right? Until you take a few temperature readings from the same ear, and each result is different by a few decimal points… I am not even going to mention the difference between both…
It may not seem like it, but the ears are one of the most sensitive and advanced body parts. Besides their primary function, which is hearing, they also maintain a sense of balance. But why is my baby obsessed with her ears? She keeps rubbing, pulling, touching and playing with her…
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…
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…
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…
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…
