It may seem like some moms simply can’t breastfeed their baby due to not having enough milk. This is universally untrue, for even in the poorest countries on earth, new moms have still managed to nurse their babies, even when food is scarce, or while eating a considerably unhealthy diet.
We’ve heard this many times before, that a baby needs plenty of sleep to help him grow and thrive. Getting a baby to go to sleep, however, isn’t always a walk in the park (although sometimes, a walk in the park with a stroller might help!) Parents have been known to resort to all sorts of tricks to get their little one to doze off and stay asleep for as long as required. Exactly how much sleep does a baby need for his age and development, and how can parents help their little bundle get the sleep they need? Continue reading
Now that we are living the new normal, new and expecting parents have had to put on more hats than ever before, handling the roles of parent, teacher, nurse and cook, while juggling their careers on the side. Until that miraculous COVID-19 vaccine is developed, parents are being more cautious in keeping their families safe. Staying home as much as possible is just one way parents are helping to keep the virus at bay but doing so requires one skill that has moved from nice-to-know to essential knowledge – basic first aid skills. Continue reading
Do babies and toddlers need to be active? How much physical activity do they need to thrive? The answer is, yes they do! Continue reading
Swaddling is an ancient technique of wrapping babies in a blanket or muslin cloth. Swaddling is safe if done properly, and the correct technique is important to avoid the risk of suffocation when the baby is asleep. We asked two experts about baby swaddling, and also to explain the importance as well as the benefits of swaddling. Here’s what they had to share. Continue reading
No one said parenting was easy, but it need not be all that dramatic either, you know! Parenting is nothing more than a series of learning curves to get past, and we learn as we go along, incident by incident, day by day. When it’s time for a baby to start on solid foods, it’s natural for parents to feel a tad nervous, for let’s face it – we never know what’s going to happen. Will your baby love their first solid food, or will they refuse it? Whatever happens, remember that tomorrow is a new day and you can always try again! In the meantime, here are some golden nuggets of wisdom for you in the matter of baby weaning. Continue reading
As your body goes through a massive transformation during pregnancy, it will take commitment and effort to get back into shape again after you have given birth. Postnatal exercise does more than just help you to lose weight, it also hastens postnatal recovery, raises your energy level, restores muscle strength and even prevents postpartum depression. Continue reading
Down syndrome affects many families in Malaysia in different ways. BabyTalk had a precious opportunity to speak with Dr Diana Osman of Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre on the subject and this is what she had to share with us. Continue reading
A smooth and easy first pregnancy does not always guarantee the second one will be a similar experience. In fact, some women are unable to get pregnant or carry a pregnancy to term after already giving birth to one or more children. Continue reading
If your baby seems to be crying more than usual, despite you ensuring he’s fed, changed, and comforted, chances are, he may be experiencing something called colic. It’s said that one in every five babies will experience it between the first few weeks of their life till about four to six months. Colic is an exasperating yet common condition characterised as excessive crying or extended and repeated periods of crying or fussing in babies who are otherwise healthy and thriving. Read on… Continue reading
