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. […]
On the top of the list of pregnant couples’ concerns lies their baby’s (and their own) sleep patterns. And this is indeed a cause for concern. Sleep deprivation is a form of torture. Many people feel that they can’t cope without their sleep and don’t know if they can master this part of parenting. And […]
Thrush in babies is a common problem, and most babies will suffer from thrush somewhere along the way. It can cause a lot of discomfort, and can be difficult to get rid of. The two most common areas in which babies get thrush are in the mouth and in the nappy area. In fact, thrush […]
Babywearing is exactly what the name says it is – wearing or carrying your baby with the help of a sling, wrap, cloth or carrier. Many parents want to practice babywearing, but with the wide choice of carriers available they feel confused as to where to start. Others have tried baby wearing and found that […]
One of the most common questions my clients ask is about when they need to move their babies out of their room and out of their little cots. In a more hushed tone it sometimes follows, as if they’re sharing a dirty little secret: “In fact, when should they get out of my bed?” While […]
An ironic topic to be writing about, seeing as it’s 02h00 and I’m awake. Because you can only be woken-up so many times in a row before sleep eludes you completely, for the next few hours at least. At which time you will start growing drowsy again, right in time for the next ‘mama…’ to […]
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. […]
Introducing solids is so much easier and stress-free for moms if you follow the babyled weaning principle. Basically what this involves is following your babies lead when it comes to what they eat and when. You introduce as much food as you want to when you want and let them decide what they want and […]
Baby wearing is not a new trend, parents have been wearing their babies for many years but what exactly is it? Simply put baby wearing is the practise of keeping your baby close to your body by carrying them in a sling, wrap or any other form of baby carrier. During pregnancy, your child is […]