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. […]
In South Africa it is a law that children under the age of three must be strapped in a car seat, and of course everyone else in the car must be wearing a seat belt. And yet one still frequently sees people driving around in their cars with a baby or toddler sitting on a […]
It is that time of the year again and I think we can all agree that 2020 was disastrous. Most people feel even more exhausted and burnt-out than they would usually do at this time of the year and the idea of relaxing next to a pool sipping a cocktail and reading a book sounds […]
Creating a safe space for baby’s first days Françoise Harrison, Paediatric Occupational Therapist Most new prospective moms and dads are terribly excited about the prospect of the arrival of their new baby. They excitedly prepare the baby’s crib, room, clothing, toys and other baby necessities. They plan and prepare for the birth. While a birthing […]
Introducing your baby to solid foods is an exciting process. Seeing them discover their favourites tastes and pulling faces at the rest will make any parent’s heart go mush. However, introducing solids is also a topic that causes much anxiety for parents. One of the reasons is because of all the contradicting information they receive. Sometimes […]
Ahh, life with a new baby. What would any new mom not give for some sort of user-manual to help her make sense of the seemingly ever-changing needs of a newborn. Humans have been having babies for thousands of years. And yet, it is you and your baby’s first time, and it may seem to […]
There is nothing enjoyable about sitting with a screaming baby for hours on end. Let us first make it very clear. Having a colicky baby is not what you envisioned when you planned your baby room and dreamed of your baby’s soft skin and sweet-smelling head. A red scrunched-up face and wails that wakes the […]
Baby’s sleep problems are among the biggest challenges that parents face. A common solution offered to mothers are to give baby more milk or food, as a fuller tummy will (surely) lead better sleep patterns. Sleep consultant Jolandi Becker from Good Night Baby offers more insight. As sleep consultants we rarely advise on nutritional problems […]
A screening test is a test that aims to detect any potential health problems or diseases in someone who doesn’t have any signs or symptoms of the disease. Many diseases can be treated much more effectively if they are diagnosed early on. When your baby is born, a full physical check will be done by a […]
If your baby was just born, 6 weeks may still seem very far away. The following 6 weeks (or 40 days, which somehow sounds better) will simultaneously be extremely challenging and beautifully rewarding. Here’s are some tips to help you survive. You need to recover from the birth, establish breastfeeding, and settle down with this […]
I will often get asked whether I am for or against sleep training (working in the baby and sleep industry this seems to come up quite often). And once again my answer was, as always, I am not for sleep training, I am for sleep. But this time it got me thinking. Is parenting that […]