Have you ever wondered how easy it would be if children met their milestones at precisely the same time? For starters, mums and dads will be less worried, and you most certainly won’t be thinking of ways on how to teach your baby to sit up! But they don’t. Babies Read more…
Have you ever wondered why some babies have bowlegs? Or how sometimes, their legs become straight with time as they grow? Bowlegs in babies is quite a common occurrence, and most times, there’s nothing to be worried about. Why? Keep reading. Moreover, while some persons find bowlegs problematic and troubling, Read more…
Is there a cure for jedi-jedi in babies and children? Everyone wants a cure, a treatment that works, but most parents often forget that no one treatment plan cures everything. Jedi-jedi is a Yoruba term that’s used to describe different health conditions both in children and adults. For adults, jedi-jedi Read more…
Who else has ever found it a little bit awkward or “worrisome” visiting a newborn baby? There’s always the question of “what exactly am I supposed to do?” “Should I ask to hold the baby or wait for the parent to ask if I want to?” “Should I buy some Read more…
“What are the signs of measles?” I asked myself again for the umpteenth time after examining my face in the mirror. I had flat flaky rashes on my face that made me really uncomfortable because I thought it was measles. And I didn’t want to believe that I had escaped Read more…
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…