When they say variety is the spice of life, babies were paying attention, because they sure do love doing things in different but cute ways. Let’s take crawling, for instance, there’re quite a number of crawling positions that babies use to get around. Not all babies adopt the classic hand Read more…
When it comes to stranger anxiety in babies, many are relieved that it’s not a phase that starts in the first few months of their lives. Just imagine your one-month-old baby not letting anyone else hold them except for you and your partner – phew, that’ll be one hell of Read more…
It’s quite common for parents to get curious about baby milestones like sitting, crawling, walking, talking, and others. Hence, it’s not out of place for parents to ask the question – when do babies learn how to crawl? It’s a habit that is born out of our inquisitive nature as Read more…
Outline: how baby showers started – a quick guide | baby shower host | baby shower when | how to plan a baby shower | baby shower games | final note Yay! There’s a baby on the way! It’s exciting, thrilling, and you must be eager to rain showers of Read more…
What have you heard about self-soothing babies? Watching your baby’s eyes gradually fall shut in sleep, after rocking and singing while dropping gentle pats on their back is an amazing experience. But as your baby grows older – and you return to your regular activities – they need to be Read more…
By witch’s milk, I’m not talking about milk made by a witch in an awful coven! It is about infants, but why is it called “witch’s milk”? The term witch’s milk sounds both scary and intriguing. It is also quite deceptive because it reads as though it’s referring to milk Read more…
There are tons of reasons why your baby might throw up on you after lunch, and food allergies in babies are just another reason. But how on earth are you supposed to know that it’s an allergy (which is a big deal) and not just a little tummy irritation? Simple, Read more…
It is common for nursing mothers to complain about their babies not getting enough milk. Although most of these are more perceived than actual, low milk supply is still an issue for some mothers. It is one of the main reasons nursing mothers abandon breast milk and adopt formula feeding. Read more…
When do babies sit up on their own and why is my baby not sitting yet? When do babies sit up on their own? Is there a specific age for every baby to start sitting or is it just left to chance? There’s nothing as beautiful as watching your baby Read more…
Why should you be up-to-date with your baby milestones timeline? There are a lot of reasons why a timeline matters and the best two are: it’s a great way to capture memories and to spot developmental delays earlier on. It’s okay to be worried about your baby developing well and Read more…
All babies cry. That’s how they communicate their needs – when they’re hungry, need a diaper change, feeling discomfort, or when they just want to be held. Some babies are quiet, and others are known to scream their heads off at the slightest provocation. This too is normal in a Read more…
Perhaps the most important question expectant and new mothers ask is: which is best for me and my baby, the bottle or the breast? Formula feeding and breast feeding have been subject to much scrutiny over time and the reason is simple. The nutrients a newborn gets in its early Read more…
Babies and hiccups have quite an interesting relationship. One that has lived through several generations. However, hiccups do not bother babies as much as they might bother adults. Hiccups are one thing babies sure do handle better than adults. But, why do babies get hiccups? Why do we have hiccups Read more…