The early days with a new baby can be magical, and new parents are often found simply staring in wonder at the little being who suddenly became their whole world.
But soon reality crashes down and parents are hit with the tremendous responsibility that comes with raising a child. This section of our BabyWombWorld Blog offers information on understanding your baby and on coping with his needs.
There has been many changes in the guidelines on introducing solids to babies over the last two decades. It used to be a structured, follow-the-rules process with a monotonous diet of bland and basic foods. This is no longer the case. Earlier introduction of a much wider variety of tastes and textures are now recommended. […]
The first 6 weeks of being a new mother are like nothing else that you have ever experienced. It’s an emotional roller coaster and exhausting, exhilarating and fulfilling all at the same time. Here are some tips to help you survive the first 6 weeks. Don’t underestimate what your body has just been through: […]
As moms, we can often feel helpless when it comes to our babies, especially with their sleep. We look for ways to be able to feel in control and positively change our baby’s sleeping habits. This is easier said than done and often leads to more excuses than solutions. Creating the optimal sleep environment can […]
Muslin blankets are one of the items that you can never really have too many of, you will always find a use for them and they will be used for many months, even years. There are so many uses for baby blankets, make sure you add them to your baby shower gift list. A blanket. […]
Nothing can fully describe the feeling of dread and panic that you feel the first time your baby has a fever. Unfortunately, although it may be a first for you, it’s most certainly not going to be the last. No child is going to grow up without ever getting sick. As much as parents fear fevers, […]
The first 6 weeks of being a new mother are like nothing else that you have ever experienced. It’s an emotional roller coaster and exhausting, exhilarating and fulfilling all at the same time. Here are some tips to help you survive the first 6 weeks. Don’t underestimate what your body has just been through: […]
WHY SLEEP TRAINING DOESN’T WORK? Working in the baby/parenting industry I know that there are many topics that can cause a big debate. Topics that can get parents talking, engaging and give passionate opinions on. In the sleep space this is no different and even just the words ‘sleep training’ might send a shiver […]
Starting solid foods is an exciting journey. It is important to make sure that you adapt your approach to keep up with baby’s changing needs. Below some guidelines on how you should adapt the food your baby eats to his age and developmental stage. A word of caution before you read further Remember that there […]
You don’t have to be a master in the kitchen to make delicious home-cooked baby food. We’ve got you covered with these easy-to-follow, nutritious, balanced recipes. Pop these recipe cards on your fridge, grab your BabyWombWorld Food processor and get cooking!!!! Today, Marita shares this colourful, flavoursome puree. Not only does it look beautiful- it […]
Early childhood feeding – both milk feeding and solid foods – lay the foundation for lifelong healthy eating habits. This is a good time to evaluate your family’s eating habits and to decide if some changes are necessary. Eventually your child will eat what the rest of the family members are eating. And the first […]
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 […]
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 […]