Playing to Learn and Learning to Play
When a baby is playing, even with his toes, he is busy discovering. In this case, about his body and the fact that those toes are part of him. He’ll want to know everything there is to know about them,…
Splurging on Baby Stuff: Yes or No?
Your baby is the grandest, newest love of your life and naturally, you’ll feel the urge to give him or her the best you possibly can. However, as much as you’d like to indulge in expensive items, overspending for your…
Pregnancy Complications: Preventing the Preventable
To be pregnant is a precious gift for every woman but it is nevertheless a delicate situation which needs care and due attention. Complications can arise and when they do, a mother’s health and that of her baby may be…
Skin Changes During Pregnancy
With pregnancy comes radical changes within the body which is mostly due to hormones adjusting to accommodate the various needs of a pregnant body. As part and parcel of pregnancy, everything from a pregnant woman’s moods to her appetite will…
Your Baby and a Book
Sharing story time with your baby or toddler can boost the little one’s emotional development. Being held on your lap and hearing your voice during regular reading sessions gives your baby a sense of stability and security. As a habit,…
Preventing Primary Tooth Decay in Babies and Toddlers
Primary teeth, also known as baby teeth or milk teeth, are more important than they seem to be. Premature loss of a primary tooth may cause remaining teeth to move, affecting the space meant for adult teeth. Primary tooth decay…
Cool It, Baby! Keeping Safe Under the Sun
Babies have the most vulnerable skin and can quickly suffer the short- and long-term damage of sunburn and even heat stroke. Hence, when you’re out and about with your precious bundle, do take the necessary precautions to keep the little…
Leaving Your Baby in the Care of Others
Most parents, at least at some point in their baby’s life, will find that they need to leave their infant with someone else. Whether it’s a temporary need or a long-term arrangement, it’s important that you make the right decision…
Understanding Fertility
Having a baby is one of the most important steps we take in life but for some it is not an easy path. To understand more about fertility and trying to conceive we interview Fertility Specialist Dr. Arasu Muthusamy, MRCOG…
Milk It!
After their little one’s first birthday, parents will notice that milk will begin to become less and less of a priority as their child starts to consume a wider variety of foods. However, should milk still remain in a toddler’s…
