Winter has arrived and so have all the nursery school germs, as you will know if you have small children. Runny noses, coughing and wheezing will be running rampant for the next few months. A tool that many mothers don’t know about and don’t use is a nebulizer. We guarantee that once you do, you […]
Most women will agree that vaginal birth was probably one of the most painful things they ever had to do. Several women report pain and discomfort after vaginal birth. An amazing secret of natural birth is that labour pains stop promptly the moment when baby is delivered. Sadly, this is when a Caesarean section mom’s […]
Food allergies and sensitivities in children are tough challenges. The symptoms it causes can range from unpleasant to downright life threatening. Convincing a small child that he cannot eat certain foods is also not easy. This is of course if you managed to accurately identify the allergen, which may take years. Elimination diets are often […]
Baby-led weaning is a feeding method that started in the UK but is now popular with parents across the world who are looking for more natural parenting approaches. With baby-led weaning, some babies skip pureed food altogether. Instead, parents put chunks of soft-cooked food in front of baby to feed himself. As a well-baby clinic […]
One of the top concerns that first-time pregnant couples have is how to know that one is in labour – what are the real early signs of labour? And the truth is that it is not always that clear cut. The end of pregnancy brings Braxton Hicks contractions, as well as all the other usual […]
Most new parents are freaked out by their little ones’ frequent periods of hiccupping. Perhaps this is because we know how uncomfortable hiccups are for grown-ups. However, hiccups in babies is a fairly normal thing. In fact, many babies already hiccup in the womb, from as early as 21 weeks in the pregnancy. Mom will feel […]
Let’s be clear – all newborn babies cry. It is their only way to communicate their wants and needs to their parents. It is a way to let off steam when they are unhappy or overwhelmed. It is also a way to block out other noises and stimuli when they are finding things too much […]
Even without a baby in the house I sometimes walk through the baby food aisle as some of those foods and flavours look delicious (they typically don’t taste that great, I know!). Some sound more like a dessert (peaches and custard), while others contain all types of healthy ingredients like coconut, Rooibos, vanilla and chia […]
A day that the whole country yearned for has finally come and gone – 31 December 2020. A year that most people are happy to see the end of. But to be honest, the end of 2020 was rather disappointing. We all looked forward to a major party, not to celebrate the New Year but […]
LOL, just a joke, sorry! There is no way to remain sane while travelling with kids, especially if you are attempting long distance travel with your children. The struggle is real. Having to sit still while strapped in an uncomfortable car seat for hours is guaranteed to cause unhappiness and distress for most little ones. […]