New parents often worry about how to care for the umbilical cord stump on their newborn baby. It can be a little disturbing to see the clip on the umbilical cord stump, but don't worry it doesn't hurt your baby [...]
During your pregnancy you will be focused, quite naturally, on your growing baby, and as you reach your last trimester daily thoughts about the birth will be on your mind. It is a good idea to know what is expected [...]
Human breast milk contains thousands of different molecules, microbes and cells, which work together to provide the human baby with all the tools necessary to grow and develop normally. Many components of breast milk are still to be discovered, and the [...]
Breastfeeding - it is more than just food... But the responsibility for the acceptance, encouragement and support of breastfeeding needs to change from just being directed at the parents. Unicef UK's Baby Friendly Initiative is calling on the UK and [...]
Did you know that grapes can be very dangerous for your toddler? Grapes need to be sliced or chopped in half lengthways, and even better if they can be cut into quarters. Such an amazing fruit, the benefits are well [...]
Recognising the signs of post natal depression is not easy, but the signs are there if you know what to look for. It is often said by women after having a baby that there is a “secret conspiracy” by other [...]
As a new mum you will have lots of questions, but not always getting the answers you perhaps want or need. There are many baby books online or in the book stores that will make your head swim, and which [...]
Should newborn babies sleep through the night? Oh yes, the dreaded sleep deprivation question. If your baby does sleep through the night and you manage to get a good few hours a night, you may well get some jealous looks from [...]
How can you help support a breastfeeding mum?.... A good baby is a perception held by our society that babies should act in a certain way. Some baby care books take advantage of this by suggesting parents should encourage babies [...]
Your babies self-esteem As soon as you touch and see your newborn baby you will be bonding with them. So many emotions can be transferred by sound and touch, so it is important that those emotions are positive. It [...]
