Adventures in toilet training – Via traditional & modern ways
There is a scene in every sci-fi movie where it appears as if the aliens have won and humankind is doomed. Exactly that is how I felt when toilet training my son K. Pure [...]
Mothers need sleep – Get some shuteye before you slip!
Ever woken up at 3 am with a baby on your lap with no idea how he got there? I have. I remember placing my son back in his crib in a daze, but [...]
Sippy Cup – A detailed & complete buying guide
Which Sippy cup/straw cup should I buy? A question parents often ask when their baby is ready to start solids, or needs to transition from feeding bottle. You may hear/read terms like a [...]
Playing with colours: How to unleash your child’s creativity
Renowned painter MF Hussein encouraged young children to colour on the walls in his house. He believed that creativity in children should be encouraged, not stifled. While I agree with his philosophy, I tweaked [...]
Childhood diseases that commonly affect kids under 5 years
Have a baby, and very soon, you’ll have to roll up your sleeves and battle an illness your child is inflicted with, while your heart pounds outside your chest. It’s inevitable. With brand new [...]
Baby High Chair – The complete lowdown
During meal times, the last thing you want to do is chase your toddler while balancing a spoonful of food in one hand. This recipe for disaster is meant more for a Tom and [...]
Stroller/Pram for your baby and you – A detailed guide
Walk into a shop selling strollers, and you’ll be flummoxed by the variety on offer. Prams that rock the baby to sleep, jogging stroller so you can stay fit, a stroller that can bend [...]
Baby’s first books – Engage & entice a child into reading!
Last Christmas, I presented my then 18-month-old daughter L with three nicely wrapped packages. She opened the first one, a stuffed animal and shrugged. She lingered a little longer on the second one, jigsaw [...]
Buying the right sunscreen for your baby
Planning an outing outdoors and confused which sunscreen should to buy for your child? Baby sunscreen, regular sunscreen, sunblock, or sun lotion? These are marketing terms, often interchangeably used, and can be confusing. Well, [...]
Baby Sunscreen – A complete buying guide
Are you planning a trip to any beach or the mountains with your baby? Or stepping out in the Sun with the kid in the toe? Don't forget the baby sunscreen. Read on to [...]