Category: Baby

Can parents today safely give in to commercial baby food without worrying too much? Find out now. Continue reading

Fevers in babies can be one of the scariest symptoms for parents, especially when that fever is high or if the infant is very young. A fever is not an illness on its own – it is a symptom of one. Continue reading

Nursing a baby who is over a year old is a common practice in many parts of the world. It’s called extended breastfeeding and for many families, it’s a part of something called attachment parenting as well. However, not all societies, even the most modern ones, accept this as normal, regardless of the notable health benefits it offers for the child. Continue reading

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

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