There’s a lot of focus on pregnancy and having a baby, but not so much on how a woman’s body changes after childbirth. Many of these changes are due to the effect of pregnancy hormones and are onl...
Cow’s milk protein allergy and gut pain
It’s easy to get confused between lactose intolerance or an allergy to cow’s milk. But the two are very different and can cause different symptoms in babies whose main nutrition comes from milk....
10 of the most common questions asked by new parents
1. My baby’s hands and feet are cold, is that normal?
A newborn’s circulation is still maturing and adjusting to independent life. Their circulation matures as they become older. Newborns ten...
Newborn baby safety
Babies aren’t mobile until they start rolling, from around three months onwards. Though this doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk of being hurt. Because of brain immaturity and development, babies n...
The parenting balance. Who should do what when?
We have heard new parents saying that they spend the first few months with their newborn arguing with their co-parent over who does what! Who has to do the night feed? Who gets to sleep in? Even whose...
New Baby Checklist – Nursery
Making your nursery look great is heaps of fun but there are also lots of practical things to consider. With so many options to choose from, preparing for the arrival of your new baby can be a dauntin...
Top 10 things to pack for a holiday with an infant
Holiday packing for an Infant can be a daunting task – most parents are prone to overpack and take everything but the kitchen sink. Here are the top 10 things to remember to take with you.
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Everything you need to know about Baby Colic
Baby colic
Most parents have heard of baby colic and are familiar with what it means. Long hours of trying to soothe a crying baby aren’t much fun, especially when it seems that everything you ha...
The most effective ways to burp your baby
It is so satisfying as a parent to finally hear your baby burp! It usually comes with much joy and relief, especially for the parent! Trapped wind can be very uncomfortable for your baby and can c...
How to soothe a baby with colic: 10 tried and tested methods by parents
Swaddle your baby and holding them gently turn them on their side and gently jiggle them. Shush them loudly so that you can be heard above their cries.
Try a baby swing – The motion may s...
