During World Breastfeeding Week, there has been a slew of inspiring posts on social media all extolling the beauty and importance of breastfeeding. But one celeb mum, former Pretty Little Liars actress Troian Bellisario used her Instagram platform of 12.2 million followers to give some real talk on the not so pretty parts of breastfeeding. […]
Raise your hand if you have a jogging stroller in your garage right now that you’ve never actually used to go jogging with. (Guilty) Most mums I know, myself included, use over-sized strollers to move the mountain of kid crap needed to go anywhere with children. From jackets and nappy bags to coffee and weird […]
Breastfeeding is probably one of the hardest things for many mums, but people make it seem so easy — almost like you just “do” it. Breastfeeding is also the thing other people (other mums, family members, total strangers) will judge you about the most, whether you do it or not. If you do, you hear “cover […]
Babyproofing, like parenting, it’s one of those things that sounds easy in theory but proves to be a little harder in practice. It’s not so much the act of creating safer spaces that is difficult but rather the realisation that danger lurks around nearly every corner when you have little ones. Once your baby is […]
When I was a new mum with a tiny baby in my arms, I was totally clueless about feeding beyond nursing. So, as any mum would, I read everything I could about starting a baby on solids, which is also the same time that experts say parents should think about transitioning baby from bottle to […]
If you have noticed dry, flaky or scaly patches on your baby’s head, it may be a case of cradle cap (also referred to as seborrhoeic dermatitis or crib cap). There’s no reason to panic, though – cradle cap is very common among new babies and it isn’t harmful at all. It’s also important to […]
New mums make many similar mistakes when it comes to new motherhood. It’s no wonder why—life as a new mum is hard work and comes with a steep learning curve. Luckily, we are here to help you avoid some of the biggest pitfalls. Here are four common first-time mum mistakes you should avoid. Not sleeping […]
When I first became a mum, I had no idea how to find a breast pump. They all looked the same to me and as far as I was concerned, I wasn’t going to shell out $250 for a fancy pump when I could spend $30 for what I thought was essentially the exact same […]
As distressing as it is for parents to observe, diarrhea is a very common problem in babies and and It is usually mild and brief. A baby has diarrhea if they have more bowel movements than usual, and if stools are less formed and more watery. Sometimes babies with diarrhea have other symptoms, such as […]
Is your baby going through a growth spurt? If he’s eating non-stop, waking up more, displaying signs of fussiness and mastering new skills, then yes – there’s a growth spurt going on! One of your baby’s most important jobs his first year is to grow, and he’ll probably triple his body weight by the time […]
Give me an environmentally conscious baby line and I’m going to jump right on top of that. As my family tries to maintain the smallest possible carbon footprint we can while meeting the needs of two toddlers, plant-based baby items are definitely at the top of the must-have list. So you can imagine our excitement […]
We’ve talked to the experts to put together a list of the best baby formulas out there. Take a look and choose what’s right for your baby.
