How to make a baby sleep without breastfeeding
The first time my little baby boy fell asleep at my breast, I was delighted. This tiny, pink-bellied bundle giving off soft snores while I cuddle him was my definition of heaven. Gradually every [...]
Baby Dental Care – Top 5 kids toothpastes and toothbrushes
source: https://goo.gl/XUWTfs The sign of the first tooth in your baby’s mouth adds another task on your already overflowing to-do list. You now have to add dental care to your routine. Even though baby [...]
Decoding the A2 milk hype – Superfood or Super con?
It’s suddenly everywhere you look. Open a magazine. Flip through the newspaper. Visit a nutrition blog or two. And even when you walk through the dairy aisle of your nearest supermarket. You’ll find two [...]
Sterilisation: How to clean baby feeding equipments and more
As every new mother will testify, newborn babies are terrifying. They’re tiny and delicate, so you want to do everything in your power to protect them. Especially, from that army of germs lurking around [...]
Baby on board: The tips and tricks of travelling by flight
Travelling by airplane is an easy, quick and painless way to get to your destination. Unless you’re traveling with a baby. Then it’s fresh hell on wheels. The first time I took my son on [...]
Deworming your child: How to prevent and protect from worms
Worms belong underground. Or at the end of a fishing rod. They certainly don't belong inside my little one's digestive tract. Imagine my horror when my son's preschool principal advised all parents to deworm their [...]
5 non-toxic colouring options for your toddlers
There comes a time (sometimes too soon) in every toddler’s life when their inner Picasso awakens. Children are drawn to art and creativity like moths to a flame, and it’s fascinating to see your little [...]
A mothers’ guide to the first month with a newborn baby
You’ve read the pre-natal books. You’ve attended the classes. You’ve bought out the entire newborn section in the kids’ clothing department. Yet, all of that preparation evaporates into thin air when your obstetrician hands you [...]
Pregnancy Stretch Marks: Tips to prevent or lessen their appearance
Stretch marks are the seedy underbelly of pregnancy. We wish they didn't exist, but they do. And almost every pregnant woman will have to deal with them. The joy of watching your torso rapidly expand [...]
Date syrup: An easy, delicious and healthy recipe for your baby
Babies develop a sweet tooth before they develop their natural teeth. A taste of anything sugary, and they open their mouths for more like eager beavers. Most pediatricians advise not to offer sugar before the [...]