If you have chosen and are fortunate enough to be able to breastfeed, you’re giving your baby an optimal start in life. And even if you need to be absent every now and then, you can still provide your baby with breast milk by using breast pumps. But while it’s great when you’re still at […]
Baby growth spurts are a normal stage of infant growth. They typically occur during your baby’s first year. Studies conducted by experts show that growth spurts will typically occur at certain points during your baby’s development. The most common times for growth spurts to occur are at: the first few days after coming home from […]
Purple crying is a period in a baby’s life when they cry more than usual. It lasts from when they’re 2 weeks of age and ends when they are 3 months old. What you need to understand is that babies always cry because that is the only way they can communicate. That is the only […]
The life of a mom is filled with many thrilling events. She wants to get the best shoes, the best clothes, even the best baby walker for her child. Indeed, life becomes a daily adventure. She wants the best for her child as they make their first memories. And so, she stops at nothing to […]
Why Do Kids Whine? Whining children is a tolerable phenomenon – up to a certain point. If your child turns into a crybaby in front of your eyes, it is time to analyze his behavior and take urgent measures so you don’t end up nurturing a pro manipulator. We as parents are prepared to allow […]
If the thought of spending time at the beach with a toddler makes you feel like running for the hills, think again. It can be fun. It can be the best day out ever. But you need to be very organised. As new moms, we’ve all had disastrous experiences of taking a child under 2 […]
From the first day that you bring your baby home, you are probably doing everything you can to give your child the best possible chance in life. If you are looking for the one thing that will have the biggest impact on your baby’s future—besides love, security, and good nutrition of course, then the answer […]
The witching hour baby is what it’s also called colic or arsenic hour. It’s the time between 4 p.m to around 10 p.m when a baby gets fussy and cries all the time. It happens when your little one is around 3 weeks old and the worst period is when they are 6 weeks old. […]
Let’s be honest, having a baby is magical regardless of the season it is being born into, but what might surprise you is the fact that winter is a beautiful time for your newborn baby to start their life. There are both pros and cons to having a baby at this time of year, but […]
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire… Sleigh bells ring, are you listening… I’m dreaming of a white Christmas… So you’re planning a winter maternity photo shoot? Well, then you are very fortunate to have an abundant amount of seasonal natural inspiration around you for your photo session. The cooler temperatures will also work in your […]
Should a four year old be doing household chores? Many people would be horrified at the mere suggestion. And even some four year olds would be shocked to hear that you expect them to clean up around the house. There are some very good reasons for giving young children chores around the house, and no […]
Motherhood is one of the most wonderful experiences in a woman’s life, and it comes with many surprises—although, not all of them are great, to be honest. Postpartum bleeding is one of the not so great ones. Knowing about it and how to be prepared will make those first difficult weeks after giving birth so […]
