Feeding and Burping the Baby
Whether feeding your newborn by breast or a bottle, it is recommended that babies be fed on demand whenever they seem hungry. The baby...
BATHING BASICS: Baths & Sponge baths
You should give your baby a bath preferably once a day to allow him/her to relax unless otherwise advised by a doctor.
You'll need the...
What to Include in Your Home First Aid Kit for Baby
Babies are delicate beings that need a lot of care and attention as they grow up and become independent. However, taking good care of...
Common Ailments
Colds and other illnesses
Babies can get colds just like the rest of us. A cold is caused by a virus and usually results in...
Fever
See a doctor if your baby’s temperature is higher or lower than the following normal ranges. You only need to check your baby’s temperature...
Visitors at Home
Once you get home, you will be busy settling in and bonding with your little one. Bonding occurs during the sensitive time in the...
Head Injuries
What to do if your child falls:
1. Console your baby. Stay calm and don’t panic. This will help your child calm down so you can...
Choking
Dislodge the blockage
• Hold your baby so that he is lying face down along your forearm with his head lower than his bottom...
Infant Eczema
Infant eczema is a topical skin rash, most frequently showing up any time after birth on the face, arms and legs but rarely in...
Vaccinations Special considerations
• Getting a jab is quite a scary time for most of us. To get your baby to have an easier time during vaccinations...
Popular Articles
Iron Deficiency
One of the worrying trends that seem to be arising is babies who are being found to be anaemic by the end of their...
How To Massage
LEGS
• Start with your baby’s legs as this is a non-invasive part of the body and you can keep good eye contact and make...
How to Encourage Your Baby to Talk
As you bond with your baby in the first months, you’ll start hoping he can talk back. You will eagerly look forward to the...
