Category: Parenting
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He’s Two Days old and Heroin-Addicted’… Bonding with a babe in a sling
The call arrived late one afternoon in August 2010. Similar phone calls had been made for thousands of other babies across NSW over the years, and would continue to do so. But for us, this was our family’s first experience of such a request. Becoming foster carers had felt like a long wait, but now…
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Benefits of using baby slings
Back in the days, a sling is the best tool to take care of many kids simultaneously. You have a free pair of hands to do house chores, farming, cooking and take care of other elder kids! A sling can create the most similar womb-like environment, holding the babies tightly, feeling the mothers’ heartbeat, temperature.…
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Does Swaddling Help in Settling Baby, Yes or No?
Swaddling has exits for centuries; it’s basically an ancient technique of wrapping newborns in a thin blanket. Like many parents, you may wonder how does making a baby burrito calms babies. Calms Baby Baby all newborns are born with a number of normal baby reflexes, while startle reflex is one of the many. Take note…
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Babies Smile: Reflex Smile or Expression of Happiness and Joy?
Nobody can resist the smiles or laughter of babies, but have you ever wondered what makes them smile when they can’t understand any language? Out of curiosity, Casper Addyman, of Birkbeck, University of London, decided to find out the scientific reasons behind it, including the reflex smile, which can help our understanding of conditions such…
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How Much Do You Know About Jaundice: A Comprehensive Guide
What is Jaundice? It’s common for a newborn to be diagnosed with Jaundice, a yellow discolouration that turns the skin and whites of the eyes. This occurs when the baby’s blood contains an excess of bilirubin, an enzyme produced in the blood when the body breaks down old red blood cells. What Causes Jaundice? The…
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Ouch! How to Breastfeed a Teething Baby?
Babies’ first teeth start to appear around 6 months, you can see little teeth in their gums popping out. Pain, gum soreness kick in when babies are having teething. Most breastfeeding mums face a similar situation, babies constantly ‘biting’ or ‘chewing’ the breast while nursing just to ease the teething pain. It hurts when your…
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Shaken Baby Syndrome – Never Shake A Crying Baby
Bringing a baby home is one of the most exciting yet terrifying moments in your life. This is what you’ve been waiting for the last nine months but now this tiny, little human is depending on you to meet all their needs. You may have been told or seen conflicting information about how to care for…
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Your Baby’s Diapers: Poop Colour and Texture
Many moms are concerned about the colour of their baby’s poop and often try to interpret its meaning. Poop colour can be a helpful indicator of a baby’s health, as it can vary significantly, especially during the first year of life. Let’s explore the various poop colours that correspond to different stages of growth. Newborn First…
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Baby Bonding: Benefits of Skin to Skin
During pregnancy, babies stay with mums as close as they can be – get everything they need from their mother’s body. So you can imagine how insecure they feel when the labour occurs. That’s why doctors and nurses always place your baby on your chest to create a skin-to-skin contact during that first hour (so-called “golden hour”) after…
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All You Need to Know About Baby’s Excessive Sweat in Sleep
I believed that watching your baby asleep is a blessing for all parents. Have you ever wonder why your baby sweats even when the air conditioner is on? It can be somehow disturbing to see your loved one drenched in sweats during their sleep. Here what you need to know about Baby sweat: 1. The Location of…