Rotavirus should be taken seriously
When babies have diarrhea, it is basically something that parents are used to dealing with. However, it is important to make sure that the problem does not go on for days because it could lead to something more serious than…
Hypnobirthing: The New Age Natural Choice
With modernisation come all its hi-tech accompaniments which include ways to get things done quicker and more ‘efficiently’. Unfortunately, sacred experiences of humankind such as child birthing have also been undergoing this speed-inspired trend where scores of mothers today hardly…
6 Ways Playing Benefits a Baby
If you don’t still realise it, a comfortable yet enriched play environment is critical to a baby’s development and teaches skills which can be used later in life! Here are six ways a baby can benefit from playtime!If you don’t…
Baby Enrichment Centers: Jumping on the Bandwagon
Every other young parent today seem to be bent on sending their young child off to a learning centre of some sort, even before the little one has begun walking yet! Centres too seem to be mushrooming everywhere, offering playtime…
Supplements for Children: Do they make a difference?
Let’s face it. – A healthy diet will have to include generous helpings of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. A child’s diet is no exception and not many parents can claim to be able to offer a healthy daily…
Is it Safe to Swaddle?
Swaddling is by no means a new-age discovery. It has been around forever, and is a way of wrapping a baby that creates a light pressure and continuous edges or touching. It is said to be the most effective way…
Does Your Child Need to Nap?
Nap – a really small word, but for most parents, it’s a hugely important one. Sleep is a major requirement for good health. Crucial physical and mental development occurs in early childhood, and sleep provides much-needed rest little bodies need…
10 Fun Ways a Baby can Learn
Yes, we’re grateful for healthy, happy babies but surely we all want our kids to be brilliant too? We are not talking about the level of genius that lands national talk-show appearances or gains early admission to Harvard. We would…
Here Comes Mommy Chef: A Parent’s Perspective
I love food. Indian food, Malay food, Chinese food, Thai food, Greek food….the list is endless. As a child, I was a breeze to handle during meal times. I learnt to self feed at a very young age and had…
Sleep Tight Mummy
Almost every pregnant woman has trouble sleeping at night, so if you happen to be one of them – join the club! It is no surprise if nausea, heartburn and a constant need to pee are among the causes of…