It’s not a very common opinion that teaching a baby to read is possible, but the fact remains that it’s highly likely to happen by default, provided the little one is surrounded by a literacy-rich environment. Continue reading
Babies can learn, and they learn fast. As it turns out, parents have a hand in making this happen — and not just in the genes we pass along. Science clearly shows that baby’s brain development depends largely on early experiences and while DVDs and brain-enhancing toys come in useful, there are many other ways parents can help out little growing brains absorb lessons. Continue reading
Diapering one’s child has never been such a topic of debate as it is today, mainly between parents who use cloth diapers and disposable diapers. While we do believe that to each his own, there is still a lot to debate on. Continue reading
Your baby’s developing body needs specific health care – the kind that differs from the needs of adults. It is usually provided by a pediatrician, a doctor who specializes in the care of babies, children, and also teenagers. Continue reading
Constipation can be a major issue among pregnant women and can be quite uncomfortable to endure too. It can happen due to a number of reasons including lack of exercise, improper diet, dehydration, etc. Continue reading
Why do many couples fail to conceive after long periods of unprotected sex? If a medical issue is a reason, then addressing it with appropriate treatments should do the trick. However, in many cases, no medical issues are detected, and there seems to be no reason for the failure to conceive. Continue reading
Persistent diarrhea can lead to dehydration and malnutrition. During pregnancy, this can harm the woman and the fetus. Diarrhea during pregnancy can also result from a bowel infection or underlying bowel disorder. Read on. Continue reading
Babies are such bundles of joy, aren’t they? That is, until, they start to develop their own little opinions – one of which being that lying still while having their diapers or clothes changes just isn’t their thing anymore. And so begins the diaper table wars! Continue reading
It’s natural for babies to fall asleep while breastfeeding, but “natural” doesn’t mean free from complications. Here, we discuss the advantages and potential disadvantages linked to breastfeeding a baby to sleep. Continue reading
A lullaby is a song that is sung to help lull a baby to sleep. Although it was invented for this, it’s also believed to have other purposes as well, such as to pass down cultural knowledge to the younger generations from their infancy. Lullabies are mostly simple in nature and they have soothing melodies about them, which makes them perfect as part of a sleeping time routine for babies. Continue reading
