You may have had a baby shower or even a baby sprinkle but have you had your Sip and See yet? Not sure what that is? It’s exactly what it sounds like it is. Sip and See parties are a long-time tradition that originated in the South but are now trending in other pars of […]
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 […]
When it comes to welcoming a new baby into your home, many parents focus on purchasing the right crib, bouncer, organic sheets and baby bottles. But what they don’t take into consideration is the number of nappys they will need. Or how much they cost. In the first month of life, newborns average up to 8 […]
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 […]
Ah, sweet summertime. Once upon a time, the season brought the scent of tanning oil and feel of the hot sand under your feet. Now it brings always-hungry kids and a line around the block to get an iced coffee. For some of us, it also brings summer babies. Precious little bundles wrapped in muslin […]
You and your partner finally settled on a baby name after months of negotiating. But have you chosen a middle name yet? Sometimes choosing the right middle name for a baby is even harder than deciding on a first name. It has to blend nicely with the first name, plus your want it to meaningful, […]
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 […]
A beach is a magical place, especially to kids. The glorious sound of waves washing up and whooshing back, the feeling of sand squishing between toes, and sun-kissed skin after spending a day outside exploring are the simple yet beautiful things that can make for the sweetest childhood memories. That’s why I try to get […]
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 […]
#1. Hugging reduces your baby’s stress hormones.
It bugs the crap out of me when anyone refers to men who’ve impregnated a woman as somehow earning any kind of pregnancy stripes themselves. My kind of ladies are the ones who won’t ever say “We’re expecting!” or even worse “We’re pregnant!” Nope. It’s all you, mums who have been pregnant. You endured the […]
With all of your research done, you’ll feel a whole lot better about putting your precious baby in someone else’s care.
