Category: Parenting
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5CM: Safety tips of using baby ring slings carriers
5CM means 5 safety tips + C-shape body + M-position legs (not 5 centimeters thick!) The British Association of Babywearing Instructors had proposed the T.I.C.K.S. rule for safe babywearing. TIGHT – slings and carriers should be tight enough to hug your baby close to you as this will be most comfortable for you both. Any slack/loose fabric will allow your baby to slump…
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10 must-haves for new mom
You are enjoying that little bundle of joy that you just brought home, and you and your partner are still trying to adjust to having a new little baby in the house. Although you try to get everything prepared beforehand, the first few weeks after your little one arrives can still be a whirlwind, and to make…
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WHY BABY SWEAT WHEN SLEEPING
Watching my little baby sleeping like an angel, how cute and adorable the sleeping little face is. Finding him drenched in sweat in the middle of the night, it is disturbing and this might interrupt my little baby’s sleep. Temperature – checked.Clothes and blanket – checked. The weather is not that hot, but why little…
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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…