To give birth is to know what it feels like to have your heart beat outside of your body, isn’t it? With every heartbeat, you love your baby even more! Ask any new mom and they will surely attest to the fact that a woman only knows the true meaning of unconditional love when she holds her baby in her arms for the first time. Continue reading
Whatever our age is, there are generally two sides to snacking. You either snack healthily, or unhealthily. And more often than not, the kind of ‘snacker’ that you are would depend on your eating habits which you have picked up since you were a little child! Hence, if you are a parent of a baby or toddler, you’d want to take heed of this and start your child early on the road to healthy eating habits! Continue reading
Babies will go through many developmental stages as they grow up, and one of these is the teething stage. It’s when their first set of teeth begin to cut through their gums. It may be quite an adorable sight for parents, to see their baby’s tiny pearly white showing through the gums. But unfortunately, it’s no fun for the baby! Continue reading
When you are trying to calm your baby down, have you noticed the movements you make as you carry your baby and move around? Somehow, as an instinct, you know exactly how to move in order to comfort your baby, and also soothe him. These movements are so complex that they can hardly be duplicated, wouldn’t you say that? Continue reading
Many new parents are torn between enthusiasm and fear when it comes to deciding whether or not to enrol their child in a child care centre. Although there is a glimmer of exhilaration, this is often overpowered with anxiety, mainly, when new parents consider leaving their child for the first time in the arms of a caregiver. All of these emotions are completely natural and anticipated. Continue reading
Temperature, check ✔
Baby toiletries, check ✔
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Baby’s clean nappy and clothing on standby, check ✔
When it comes to being eco-friendly and environmentally responsible, no other group of people receive more flak than parents who are diapering their babies, particularly with disposable diapers. This is because, for decades, we have all been pounded with the realisation that non-environmentally friendly disposable diapers contribute significantly to the contamination of our planet. Continue reading
In this day and age of contagion, it is vital for you to protect your child by any means necessary. When you make milk for your baby, for example, there is bound to be residues that collect on the milk bottle. When this residue builds up, it can collect harmful bacteria, and probably expose your child to infections, diseases, etc. To mitigate this, parents usually turn to bottle sterilizers to kill off harmful germs, bacteria and viruses. These items, however, can be of varying quality and effectiveness. Continue reading
As a mother, have you thought of using a breast pump to ease the task of breastfeeding your young one? Breast pumping might feel intimidating at first, whether you’re a breast-feeding mom returning to work or a stay-at-home mom planning a day away from the baby and leaving them with a sitter. It might be tough to imitate your baby’s suckling movement, which can be uncomfortable. However, once you get the hang of it, you’ll discover it’s not as difficult as you think. In this article, you will see how a good breast pump can end up being a useful tool for you! Continue reading
Babies bring so much joy to a family, but goodness, they do require a lot of attention and care! Just observe any family with a new baby in the house and you’ll surely notice how difficult it gets for the parents to get things done, especially when they have a fussy baby at hand! Did you know, however, that parents can still perform all their household tasks and bond with their baby at the same time. Yes, with the use of a comfortable baby carrier, parents can have their babies ‘attached’ to them as they go about their daily chores around the house, with the little one feeling cosy, loved and protected all the while! Continue reading
