Baby care

It may sound daunting, but travelling with baby does not have to be a nightmare! A little preparation and forward planning is all you need for a successful trip with your tiny traveller. There are certain supplies that are essential for any trip with your baby. The most important, of course, is enough food and milk for the journey. Always pack more than you think you'll need and include plenty of finger foods if your baby is old enough -- these are great for helping to keep him occupied! If you are breastfeeding and need to express milk, you can store it in a cooler, with ice, for up to 24 ...

If you're not sure how to bath your baby, this article will help give you step-by-step instructions how to give your baby a nice, safe, clean bath!

First, you should ensure that you have a suitable baby bathtub for the job. Preferable, use a bathtub that has a sloped base, and line the base with a non-slip mat. Fill the tub with lukewarm water, testing ...

The teething process can be a difficult period for both the baby and the parents. The process starts at different ages depending on each baby but usually by age of 3 most infants have their primary teeth in place. If by one year your baby still has not got his first tooth it would be wise to see your doctor and dentist. There are 20 primary or “baby” teeth that every child has during their lifetime, with ten in the upper jaw and ten in the lower. Usually, the appearance of baby teeth is as follows: the upper and lower incisors co ...

So you’re having a baby. You think you’ve thought of everything, but at the same time you’re terrified that you’ve missed something. Here’s one thing you may or may not have thought of: laundry. Yes, you know that you will have more, but have you considered the basic differences between your baby’s laundering needs and yours? If you regularly use perfumed detergents, bleach, or fabric softener, your laundering habits may need some reform. Gone are the days of washing clothes just because they smell. Your baby is going to burp up stuf ...

Buying educational toys for infants can be difficult, because infants seem to do so little that educating them right after birth might strike you as a bit rushed. However, the fact is that your baby is learning at a great speed, taking in everything that is around, and picking up habits, information and words. Research shows that many disabilities and learning disorders in young children can ...

The conversation went something like this: “Hey honey, when we get pregnant, how about if we name our baby Jack, if it’s a boy?” The husband responded, that no, he indeed did NOT like that name. As time went by, they acquired a cat. They were having a hard time finding a name for the male feline. Finally the husband just said, “You like the name Jack so well, let’s give that name to the cat. Because I am NOT having a son named Jack.” So the couple went happily on their way, enjoying the newlywed life and their new cat, Jack. After a bit o ...

When to have a baby shower is a personal choice. It can be held anytime 4-6 weeks before or after the birth. Moreover, it can be held any day of the week and at any time of the day that is suitable for the mom-to-be, her family and the invited guests. Traditionally, having a baby shower before the birth was very common. Today it is a matter of personal choice and convenience. If the shower is to be held before the birth, then it is preferable that the gifts should be those related to newborn babies and in neutral colors as well as gender neutral. Today it has become popular to hold th ...

With all the different features of baby cribs, it can be a little overwhelming to sort it all out. This article reviews some of the most comon baby crib features and reviews the pros and cons of each feature. Is the Baby Crib Made of Quality Materials and Construction? Wooden Baby Cribs/Iron Baby Cribs You don't often think of the material that the baby crib is made of as an actual feature to consider. But, picking a baby crib that is made from quality materials can make the difference between a baby crib that is used for years and one that you wish you had never bought. Wooden baby crib ...

What should new mothers eat? Should your diet be any different from what you've been eating before you were pregnant? How about breastfeeding moms? What should they eat to ensure a good, regular flow of milk? Here are some rules for all new moms, on how to ensure that your diet is balanced: 1. avoid fast food - which contain lots of calories which will fill you up and add inches to your waistline - but which lack good nutrition 2. don't miss any meals. If you do so, you will be depriving your breastfed baby from receiving good nutrition 3. complex carbohydrates should be taken regu ...

How often should you expect baby to move his bowels? It can get very worrying especially when baby's not dirtied his diapers for a few days. Some of our moms have also reported their baby's doing it at least 5 times a day! What's the correct answer? Having interviewed our moms, these are our conclusions: 1. there's no fixed pattern for newborns, and it can change from week to week