Category: Baby
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Planting the Seeds for a Strong Sibling Bond
New additions to the family can be both exhilarating and distressing for everyone — especially your older child or children. As much as you may expect them to be thrilled, it’s rarely a smooth transition for older siblings. Truth is, they face more drawbacks from these new relationships than we like to admit, so it…
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Fostering a Wholesome Relationship With Your Child – Part 2
Last week we got the ball rolling with tips on laying the foundation for a wholesome relationship with your child. In case you missed it, read it here. The second part of this article dives into the deeper things that fortify a closer relationship with your child. Trust – The Building Blocks of a Wholesome…
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Fostering a Wholesome Relationship With Your Child – Part 1
Everyone aspires to raise healthy, contented, and well-behaved children while being a good parent. Albeit seemingly improbable, don’t we all dream to live in a home where the need for thorough discipline becomes redundant? It isn’t unattainable. Building a wholesome relationship with your child is not as difficult as it sounds. The key is to…
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The Husband’s Role in Breastfeeding
Did you know that the success of breastfeeding is affected by the husband’s attitude towards it? Some men mistakenly believe that breastfeeding is solely between the mother and child. They tend to feel excluded from the intimacy. In this article, we discuss how the husband can play a supportive role in breastfeeding. Set a positive…
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Causes of Food Allergies
Introducing Solid Foods Too Early Babies have low quantities of slgA, making them more prone to allergic reactions. Hence, it is vital that you introduce food to your baby at age-appropriate times. Giving Your Baby Too Much of a Particular Food Overfeeding your baby a new food over a long period of time may cause…
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Food Allergies and the 4-Day Wait Rule
An allergy is an abnormal reaction by the body’s immune system to some substance. An allergic reaction to food occurs when the body perceives an ingested food as a threat and overproduces antibodies to counteract it. A 4 to 7 Day Waiting Period after the Introduction of Each New Food When your baby eats a…
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What’s to Know About Nursing Bras
Nursing bras are specially designed to make your breastfeeding experience easier. All nursing bras are equipped with easy one-hand release clip at the bra strap for easy access for the baby. Different Types of Nursing Bras 1. Underwired Nursing Bras 2. Non-Underwired Nursing Bras a. Lightly Padded Cotton Nursing Bras b. …
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Travel with Babies and Infants like a Pro!
For first-time parents especially, travelling with an infant or toddler in tow can feel like a daunting task. With a little planning and preparation, however, it is not impossible. Part 1: Booking the trip The decisions you make here will go a long way. Depending on the airline’s policy, some may not allow babies below…
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Common Home Remedies for Babies
Any parent would tell you that having a sick child at home is no joke. Babies are distressed while parents struggle to provide comfort and relief. For more serious cases, parents should seek medical attention immediately. Otherwise, there are home remedies that might help deal with common ailments. 1. For coughs and nasal congestions A…
