Parenthood is a fun and fulfilling but definitely intense journey; a journey you walk without manuals and instructions but only your instincts to go by. You struggle from taking care of a baby, who turns into a toddler, who grows into a moody teen and then becomes an adult, all the while, trying to ensure […]
A fortnight ago, one of our readers reached out with a question on diarrhea and vomit. In her quest, her child was experiencing frequent episodes of vomiting and loose stool. We could have all easily put this down to stomach upset, but we thought it wise to seek medical advice. You see, a lot can […]
There are way too many things to take for granted in life, but trust me; sleep is not one of them. Your physical and mental health depends on adequate sleep. When it comes to kids, this goes a notch higher. Just as you live by the “early to bed, early to rise” mantra, so do […]
Parenting has milestones which basically are stages and developments to look out for in your baby. One of these millstones is weaning which Wikipedia describes as “the process of gradually introducing an infant human or another mammal to what will be its adult diet while withdrawing the supply of its mother’s milk.” In a layman’s language it’s the introduction […]
One thing we must all agree on is that no matter how many books you read or how many videos you watch, nothing really prepares you for the tsunami that comes with having a newborn. First, you must acknowledge that your body has done the unthinkable. Growing and birthing a human being after the most […]
Parenting has milestones, some hard while others smooth you almost fail to document them, but the most rewarding parental aspect is hearing your baby laugh. It’s the most memorable and encouraging developmental milestone. The first few weeks are always filled with gratification demands of the normal things like, milk, cuddle, sleep which slowly becomes a […]
Answer: If your baby has diarrhea, a fever, or a runny nose, don’t dismiss it as a sign of teething, especially if the symptoms last longer than 24 hours.Even though many parents always think these symptoms seem directly related to teething, there’s no scientific proof that they’re linked. Experts say fever and diarrhea are not […]