After the procedure of circumcision (if chosen) is completed discuss follow ups with your doctor and be regular in your appointments. Do remember that until and unless the circumcision is healed do not tub bath the infant. Wait for the umbilical stump to fall off. Your doctor might give you some special instructions regarding the…
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Bringing a baby home from the hospital is the next happy thing a parent experiences after the baby is born. Before leaving the hospital, the doctor advices the parents to take proper care of the baby and watch out for the slightest discomfort that he might face. Since the doctor is not available to keep…
It has not been long since your baby got over the phase of infancy and now you observe him to be cranky again. Why do you see her cheeks getting red? Is everything alright with her? This is a common problem that can be observed in the kids when they start teething. Some of the…
You may not be aware that the baby’s teeth start to grow from right inside the womb. It takes a lot of time before you see any signs of teeth growth in the gums. The process starts inside the womb as soft tooth buds and in most of the cases at the age of six…
Your baby’s gum needs cleaning even before his first tooth comes out. You can take gauze or a soft wet washcloth, wrap it nicely around your index finger and then gently rub his gums. A tooth paste isn’t necessary yet because the bacteria present in the mouth do not cause any harm until the teeth…
The body gets a high temperature whenever it fights any kind of infection or disease. It is applicable for both adults and newborns. If you touch your baby’s forehead and feel a sudden hotness there, he probably has a fever. Take his temperature by putting a thermometer under his arm for a minute. If it…
Breastfeeding is one of the most common concerns that new mothers face. You may have several doubts regarding it. Here are some facts about what you can do as a mother that will help you along breast feeding your new born. A baby can seem to be perpetually hungry and may need feeding more than…
In her book, LINK, Sara Lewis gives uthoritative advice on topics such as equipment;hygiene and food preparation; when to begin weaning; batchcooking; nutrition; fussy eating and much more. Here are some tips we extracted from this excellent book. Till the baby is 4 months old: Feed only breast milk. Do not feed your baby any…
Substituting breast milk with a formula can prove to be a very good option for babies who don’t approve of breastfeeding or are hungry even after they have been breastfed. You can give him a bottle every two or three hours or whenever you feel that he is hungry. You should ask his doctor for…
Standing in the supermarket, you are likely to get confused between the different varieties of baby food you will find – from simple cereals and veggies to tempting mixed dinners – so it can a bit difficult to decide which one you want to buy. Go for simple, one-ingredient foods initially because it is important…
Introducing solid food to baby can be a bit tricky if it’s your first time. This article will give you all the tips and info you need about introducing solid food to baby. If you have any questions about introducing solid food to baby, feel free to contact us for more info. Generally, the baby…
Baby formula feeding can be a very good supplement for breast milk. What you need to pay attention to is choosing the correct formula for your baby; one that supplies all the nutrients to the baby and is also suited to his body. There are a variety of choices and while standing in the supermarket,…
Weaning a child from the bottle or breast to a cup can be a very difficult task. There are many different thoughts about when a child should be weaned. Some doctors say that you can start using a cup at 6 months and others say 12 months. Ultimately it is a decision that you as…
In this article we’ll talk about some of the best baby finger foods. First we’ll shortly define what baby finger foods are, when can they be give to your baby and then we’ll wrap up the article with some of the best baby finger foods. Any food that is bite-sized, easily taken by your baby…
Of all types of infant nutrition it has been found out that breast feeding is the best for the first six months of an infant’s life. This milk is sufficient and highly nutritious for the baby. It is vitally important for the mother to stay and eat healthy as this also translates to a healthy…
When you are nursing your baby, you need not make any major adjustments in your diet. All you need to do is take into consideration a few more things. You might know it already that breast milk provides all the sufficient nutrition to your baby. So, that doest mean that you can observe any carelessness…
Gagging is common in babies and there can be a lot of reasons that account for it. We also have gagging as our reflex whenever we feel anywhere close to choking and it is not different for the babies. Your baby can have a reflex action where he sticks out his tongue every time he…
Feeding infants is complicated enough, but it becomes even more complicated when the baby is born with a disease or contracts an illness soon after birth. Eating and sleeping are the two primary jobs of an infant, and it is a parent’s job to oversee that these jobs are accomplished. When an illness is present,…
One of the most difficult things about having an infant is the lack of sleep for the parents. Newborn babies seem to enjoy being asleep when their parents are awake and awake just when their parents want to be sleeping. This lack of sleep on the part of the parents can cause extreme exhaustion during…
Mothers who make the choice to breastfeed usually do so because they believe it is the way to make sure that their infant receives the best nutrition possible during feedings. Because what the mother eats somewhat affects the contents of the breast milk, breastfeeding mothers are prudent to understand what they need to be eating…
In this article we will try to give you some useful tips on introducing solid foods. Time for introducing solid foods comes rather fast and you should prepare yourself as soon as possible. After you read this article, you’ll have no problem introducing solid foods to your infant. Just as soon as parents get over…
This article will give you saome breasfeeding basics tips and advice. It is very important to learn the breastfeeding basics in order to make it more enjoyable for yourself and your baby. Expectant mothers often approach the birth of their infant with a sense of joyful anticipation. They joy can turn to frustration in the…
There is a lot of debate about whether or not infants should be fed breast milk or formula. Mothers typically want their newborns to receive the best nutrition possible and they sometimes worry that formula will not provide the proper nutrition for their baby. Other women who advocate breastfeeding are very critical of women who…
The birth of a baby is exciting and thrilling. It can also be scary, especially when first-time parents arrive home from the hospital with their new bundle of joy. The fear creeps in when parents look at each other and wonder what to do with this human life for which they are now responsible. Much…
Colic baby symptoms can be easily recognized. In this article we will talk about colic baby symptoms and causes. This knowledge will prove useful to you if your baby suffer from these symptoms. As you’ll be able to react better and calm your child. Colic babies are generally defined as babies who are fed, healthy…
Many parents think that there is no point in reading aloud to a children until they are old enough to understand what they are saying. Some even think that they shouldn’t read to their kids until they learn how to read. And then, they can read on their own, right? But you know better. As…
After you have brought your baby home, you have to prepare yourself to be responsive to all the needs of your baby. Babies are very delicate at this stage and you need to take utmost care of them and give them all the care and attention they seek from you. Never expect anything from your…
