When and how to change a nappy is not rocket science, but a few tips can come in handy. Here are some!
You need to be extra careful in the kitchen when cooking for babies and toddlers, as they're more sensitive than adults to things like bacteria that can upset their stomachs.
Does sex still feel like something that other people do for fun? Are you just not that interested? There's no reason to worry; you're not alone. The important thing is to keep the intimacy alive.
Getting first teeth is a milestone, no doubt about it. For some babies the first teeth pop through without any fuss, while others discover that teething really hurts.
Besides being very convenient, breastfeeding is extremely healthy. It's the best start you can give your child. Breast milk contains all the nutrients your baby needs during the first six months. What's more, it protects your baby against many illnesses. It also feels cosy. There are really no downsides to breastfeeding.
Get ready to have fun! Here is the recipe for fingerpaint. Yes, it's a bit messy at this age. But why not take it outside?
What Doctor Spock said already in 1946 still holds true: The key to Mom’s confidence is: “Trust yourself; you know more than you think you do.”
If you're not producing enough breast milk, there's only one solution; feed more - and then some more. So cuddle up on the sofa, put your baby to your breast, retreat from the world (as much as possible) and breastfeed.
At parent groups, there's room for celebration, laughing and sharing successes and frustrations over a cup of tea. In short, they can be sanity savers for new parents!
A baby subjected to passive smoking has an increased risk of developing allergy-related diseases, respiratory diseases, infections in the middle ear, colic and cot death (SIDS).
Breastfeeding is the only thing you can't do. But you're still nearly as important as your partner in the breastfeeding process. That's because help and support are the key to successful breastfeeding.
First of all, to prevent cot death, put your baby down to sleep on their back. And never smoke around your baby.
