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 […]
Life is always full of surprises, and one cannot predict what the future is going to bring. For instance, one will happily get married and start a new life with high positive expectations.However, in the course of life, they may end up being single because of either divorce, demise of a partner, or any other […]
If you think motherhood is nothing but fun, then you for sure haven’t traveled with kids. There is never peace on this one; it’s not an all-merry picnic day. Handling kids alone is hectic, let alone managing them during a journey or while on vacation. The only secret to traveling a bit lighter is adequate […]
We occasionally step in to decipher medical jargon as a way of keeping you informed because parenting is a never-ending journey and having information on hand is worth saving a situation somewhere. In today’s article, we unearth the nuchal cord. According to Healthline.com, “Nuchal cord” is the term used by medical professionals when your baby […]
The simplest way to have a happy baby is to keep your stomach full, get enough sleep, and keep your belly clean. Having a clean belly means you have to learn when and how to properly clean your baby. Many parents assume feeding the baby well is all it takes to have a healthy baby, […]
There is a period after delivery when every mother feels a little too overwhelmed, excited, and anxious. Many attribute this change of emotions to the baby blues, but no, this is what the doctors call postpartum depression. Mostly triggered by the fear of the unknown, postpartum depression is a mood disorder that affects 1 in […]
Thumb sucking in infants is never really a concern until the child’s permanent teeth come in. At this point, it becomes a major issue as the sucking might affect the roof of the mouth or the way the teeth line up. A lot of dental problems are related to how intense, how often, and for […]
First, it’s important to note that when it comes to teething, all babies are different, but then again, most babies usually start teething between the fourth and eighth months of growth. This milestone begins with the lower front teeth and continues until 2 to 2 1/2 years of age, when the last set of molars […]
The absolute joy of every nursing mother is to be able to practice exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 months. This is because, compared to formula, breast milk is extensively rich in nutrients and antibodies that support the child’s growth and health. But this dream may be short-lived if a mother has other commitments, like […]
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 […]