There are many cases when a mom has the opportunity to travel about by flight, either for a holiday or to visit relatives and friends, but would rather not because of her baby. While travelling alone with a baby might seem challenging to someone who has never tried it, it can also be gratifying in its special way. Here are some things to keep in mind if you intend to take to the skies with your tiny companion. Continue reading
Babies and diarrhea – an unfortunate pairing but a common one. Diarrhea in babies needs immediate medical attention because a baby may become seriously ill once the symptoms advance into further stages. By adopting proper care and methods, diarrhea in infants and toddlers can be successfully treated. Continue reading
Trying to get a baby to sleep can sometimes wear you down, especially if you’ve had a long day. While we’re pretty sure you have some tricks of your own up your sleeve, here are a dozen more ideas to make a baby’s bedtime easier for both the little one and you. Continue reading
Daycare centres seem to be mushrooming all over the country these days, mainly due to the high demand for child care services. With so many to choose from even in just one area, how does a parent make that choice? Continue reading
The first few years of a child’s life are a critical time in shaping a child’s positive growth and brain development. Can parents help in any way? Yes, they certainly can. Continue reading
Toy blocks may not be the current craze when it comes to toddler toys. These unassuming playthings never really caught up as an actual trend as far as choosing toys for little ones was concerned. Some may have even considered it as ‘not special enough’ as a gift for little ones. Continue reading
Burping, an important aspect of feeding an infant helps to get rid of some of the air that babies tend to swallow during their feeds. In some babies, not being burped frequently and too much-swallowed air can lead to spitting up crankiness, and gassiness. Continue reading
While pregnancy and labour should be considered as natural as eating and sleeping, there is always the underlying fear that something may go wrong. Here are some of the things women are found to fear the most when it comes to pregnancy and labour. Continue reading
Bringing up a vegetarian or even a vegan child is not uncommon. However, it’s also not uncommon for a child on an alternative diet to be undernourished, especially in cases where the parents themselves are new to an alternative diet. The key to proper nutrition, regardless of any kind of diet, is knowing what the body needs to thrive and which foods to include to get them. Continue reading
When it’s time to furnish a nursery or child’s room, it’s all too easy to be taken in and get carried away by all those lovely furniture available out there. Often enough though, their high appeal far outweighs their longevity and once your child starts to grow, you might find yourself having to shop again for more age-appropriate furniture. Continue reading
