You have delivered your precious little gem of a baby and are over the moon with joy. You can not compare the feeling and joy of parenthood to anything else. At the same time, you are now responsible for the life of the newborn. You are required to take care of him as best you…
Initially when a baby is born, the child only speaks in gibberish, making cooing sounds and mostly just crying. A baby as young as 6 months begins to utter small words such as ‘Mama’ which is extremely endearing, especially to the parents. Thereafter, from the age of 6 months to 18 months children start picking…
In my previous articles, I discussed breastfeeding a baby, and formula feeding as well. In this article, I will highlight the importance of introducing solid foods to your baby. Many first time mothers are apprehensive about when to start giving solid foods to the baby, which foods to introduce, how to introduce them and what…
Many parents fall into the trap of serving too many sugary juice drinks to their children. However, 100% juice can be a healthy part of your child’s diet and can serve as one fruit serving. Follow these simple guidelines to make sure you’re serving 100% juice to your child. The Difference between 100% Juice and…
When I think of “convenience” baby food, I don’t think of jars… I think of sweet potato! After all, what could be easier than popping one in the oven (you don’t even need to peel it!) and baking it for about an hour – then slicing it open and scooping out the soft flesh? Its…
Sometime between four and six months, your baby may be ready to have her first taste of solid food. It is believed that delaying the introduction of solid foods may be of benefit to babies. For example, it gives the gastrointestinal tract time to mature, it may help prevent future allergies from developing, and it…
Experts agree that breast milk is the most perfect food for babies. But if you choose to use infant formula, you can feel good knowing that iron-fortified formulas provide all the nutrition your baby needs during the first year of life. Bottle feeding offers another opportunity for you and other family members to comfort your…
Your child should remain rear-facing until he reaches the maximum weight for his car seat, as long as the top of his head is below the top of the child safety seat back. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should remain rear-facing as long as possible. For information on how to properly install…
Although it is still a controversial parental application, there is an important buzz around attachment parenting. More and more parents are opting to raise their young children by following the principles behind this theory – while it is becoming a popular option, there are still many families who haven’t heard of attachment parenting and are…
As my children grow and develop through the teething stage, I feel overwhelming compassion for the pain that they don’t understand and can’t alleviate on their own. I am, however, concerned about over-medicating my children, so I researched and used a few ways to help them through this time. 1. Stages of Teething The point…