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Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Breastfeeding has several benefits for the baby and the nursing mother. It can lower the risk of infections in babies while reducing the risk of certain illnesses, such as type-2 diabetes, for nursing mothers (1). Exclusive breastfeeding may also help a mother lose weight. But how does breastfeeding burn calories,

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Preparing baby formula isn’t complex, provided you know the basics right. Out of a few essential things to follow, selecting the right water type is preeminent. Generally, you may consider using tap water or bottled water. However, you need to check its quality since water with high mineral content or

Earlier this year, my new baby girl finally got to meet her grandma for the first time.  I handed her over to Omi, and grabbed my camera in order to capture this momentous occasion, which had been put off for months due to COVID-19 restrictions where we live in Regina, Sask. But there would be

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The Apgar score or newborn scoring is a method to summarize the baby’s health status soon after birth. Vital parameters, such as heart rate and respiratory rate, are included in the Apgar scoring system. This test also helps determine the requirement of resuscitation in newborns with respiratory or cardiac troubles.

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE “Kashmiriyat” refers to “Kashmiriness,” which is the medley of social and ethnonational consciousness and cultural values. It reflects in the beautiful Kashmiri names, too. In the “Paradise on Earth,” the names of girls and boys are generally coined to encapsulate the region’s rich heritage. Kashmiris come up with sweet and

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Growing up, did you ever imagine yourself as your favorite fictional character and repeat their popular dialogues? If you ever indulged in such pretend-play, then you will know it is quite a fun way to play. Children often imitate what they see around them and learn a lot from it.

Image: Shutterstock Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), also called dietary protein enterocolitis, is a rare type of food allergy that affects the gastrointestinal tract. Its symptoms may take a few hours to occur after the consumption of triggering food. Babies and young children are more likely to develop FPIES, and the triggering food may vary

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Toddlers continue to grow by a few inches and a few pounds each year of toddlerhood (1). Some toddlers may have a sudden increase in growth and often appear hungry during growth spurts since their bodies need extra energy. All healthy toddlers grow at a normal pace to achieve the

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Infantile spasms (IS) or West Syndrome is a type of epilepsy in babies. This disorder is rare and is considered a severe brain disorder or epileptic encephalopathy, which means an epilepsy disorder that damages the brain. The onset of infantile spasms is usually around four to six months of age

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE It feels satisfying to see your baby fall asleep swiftly when you try to make them sleep. Not every baby is a swing-lover, yet most babies do fall asleep quickly in a swing. But a swing is not a safe place to sleep for babies. A safe sleeping place for

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE For any mother, seeing her baby sleep peacefully brings a sense of calm and relief. It is during this naptime that mothers usually examine their child’s physical health. While examining your child, if you ever notice them sleeping with their mouth open, it means they are breathing through their mouth,

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies with chubby cheeks, round tummy, and prominent skin folds look adorable. Besides, they are generally considered healthier than their lean peers. But many parents might be curious if that baby fat indicates overweight or obesity. Are the so-called “fat babies” really healthy? It is normal for most babies to

Image: Shutterstock Newborns cry right from the moment they take their first breath outside the mother’s womb. While the crying is both memorable and endearing for the parents, did you know they don’t shed a tear while crying? The lacrimal glands or the tear glands take time to produce adequate tears to shed while crying.

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The side-lying breastfeeding position, also called the reclining position or lying down position, is safe and comfortable for many mothers and babies. You may try this position if you find it difficult to position or latch your baby in other nursing positions. Mothers and babies can have good eye contact

For some, the pumpkin spice latte is life. For us, the literal pumpkin is life—specifically, the first year of life as a parent. Have you seen this weird internet trend: Halloween pumpkins giving birth? Apparently it’s a thing. So, obviously we decided to illustrate the joys of parenthood through, well, pumpkins. Welcome to the strangest article ever written.

You can’t stay inside all winter. With these very Canadian additions to your wardrobe, babywearing in colder temperatures is much more doable. If you’re expecting a baby this fall or winter, you might be wondering which gear to stock up on. Do you need a teeny-tiny puffy snowsuit for your infant? A giant down-filled stroller

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Banana is a carbohydrate-rich, all-season fruit with several varieties available in different sizes and colors (1). It is common for parents to feed ripe bananas to babies due to the fruit’s sweet taste, soft texture, and easy digestibility. Besides, they offer essential nutrients and bioactive compounds that could provide health

A healthy sleep plan can be established as early as day one—but how? Sleep expert Alanna McGinn explains In partnership with VTech 

Turns out, a little poop goes a long way. We get to the bottom of this gross study. According to a new study published in the journal Cell this month, researchers are suggesting that it’s actually fecal-oral transmission during a vaginal birth that improves gut health for babies born vaginally, versus those born by C-section. Yep,

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE It can be confusing for many parents or caregivers when their baby cries in their sleep. You may scoop them up and soothe them back to sleep. But in some situations, the baby may go back to sleep without soothing. It can be normal for babies to cry during sleep