The need for naps
Crucial physical and mental development occur in early childhood, and sleep provides much-needed rest for little bodies need to rejuvenate and grow. For children to get enough of it though, some daytime sleep is usually needed. These are generally referred…
Buying Baby Food
Baby’s first foods usually consist of either simple baby cereals or single-ingredient purees. For mothers who are way too busy to prepare their own baby food, knowing what’s out there in terms of choice, quality and ingredients are important, so…
Top Breast Milk Producing Foods
Ask any experienced midwife or mother and they will tell you that there are certain foods to eat if a nursing mum wishes to improve her milk supply. Such foods are known as lactogenic foods. Adding lactogenic foods to your…
Oral Care For Toddlers
Who can resist an adorable toothy smile from a baby? A baby’s first teeth must be the cutest sight ever to a parent! As your little one becomes a toddler and grows more teeth, starting him or her off with…
What your babysitter might not be telling you
Your babysitter is the one who sees to your child’s need when you’re not around. The way you see it, she’s being paid to do the job and there’s nothing more to it. Many fail to see that the person…
On The Fast Track: Enrichment Centers for Babies and Toddlers
Every other young parent today seem to be decided 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…
Dealing With Common Childhood Dermal Conditions
While a baby’s skin is commonly described as soft and smooth, there will be times during the developmental stages when it will look and feel less than perfect. Sometimes, environmental factors may be the cause for this and at other…
Folic Acid – The Invaluable Pregnancy Nutrient
Folic acid, also known as folate, is a B vitamin. It is essential to the body especially in the role of cell production and division, including the production of red blood cells. In pregnancy, folic acid prevents neural tube defects…
Shopping with a toddler: How To Make It A Smooth Operation
It’s quite a feat to attempt shopping with an impatient and inquisitive toddler, especially if the little bub has the attention span of zero. There you are, wanting to fill up your shopping cart and look around for stuff and…
Childproof your home!
Babies – the adorable little being that will eventually become curious little explorers with no fear of danger. This will make your once ‘safe’ home a minefield of hidden hazards and accidents waiting to happen. While parents worry endlessly about…
