Pediatricians recommend that infants be placed on their backs for sleep, as this is the safest position for an infant to sleep. Putting your baby to sleep on his back decreases his chance of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which …
1) Your first time breastfeeding might not be magical. You may be tired, in pain, drugged up, blissed out, numb from the waist down and/or getting stitched up in various places when a nurse grabs your boob and your baby’s …
Did you know that your baby’s skin is: Is about 10 times thinner Has a greater tendency to dryness Is more prone to allergies and irritation Absorbs more water, but loses it faster For these reasons, it’s important that mild …
Before your little bundle comes home, stock up on these essentials: Baby Diapers Nappy Liners Baby Shawls Baby Blanket Flannel Sheet Cot Sheet Baby Soft Towel Mackintosh Vest Cotton Suits Cotton Caps and Sets Sweater Suits Baby Romper Baby Grower …
Learn how to care for your newborn’s umbilical-cord area until it heals. Don’t be afraid to clean your baby’s umbilical cord: the quicker the base dries, the sooner the cord will fall off. Be sure that you have washed your …
Congratulations on the birth of your baby! One thing you can expect when you have a little one in your life? A lot of diapers, with diapering on your daily to-do list multiple times! Here are a few things to …
You can’t really prepare to become a mom. “It’s like getting a whole new identity. “You have to adjust to this new self.” You also have to adjust to changes in your body, your emotions, your schedule and your laundry …
As a parent, a car seat is one of the most important things you need to put at the top of your shopping list especially as you prepare to bring your bundle of joy home Olive Gathinji of Deacons …
Bath time is a special time to enjoy bonding with your baby. It can be a fun, special time and also a time for caution. Keep these bathing tips in mind so your little one stays safe as you enjoy …
Cradle Cap Of all the things you envisioned while preparing for your baby, you probably didn’t imagine dandruff-like flakes covering her scalp. But your newborn may indeed have scaly patches on her scalp and eyebrows. It’s called cradle cap or …