In ordinary times, a baby’s first year is full of checkups, adorable weigh-ins on the scale at the doctor’s office, and a pretty packed vaccine schedule, with shots administered every few months. During the coronavirus pandemic, however, venturing into any healthcare setting with your little one can feel very risky—we’ve been told to stay home
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Image: Shutterstock The Filipinos started adopting surnames in the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization. As the Catholic Church assigned names to the new converts, more and more Filipinos began using their native names along with their Christian names. This was when the government standardized naming practices among the inhabitants of the Philippines. Filipino last
We’ve all seen the adorable-yet-heartbreaking pics of grandparents meeting a new baby through the front window or standing at a distance on the porch, aching to cuddle that newborn. As many Canadian cities and provinces ease restrictions, and some households pair up to form “bubbles,” is it safe for Grandma and Grandpa to hold their
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE It can be worrying to see your baby with clenched fists almost always, although you want them to grasp and hold toys or hold your hands. Generally, it is normal for infants under six months of age to keep their fists clenched most of the time. However, clenched fists beyond
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Infants may choke while nursing, since their swallowing skills are not well developed. Choking during breastfeeding could cause harmless coughing. However, sometimes the milk may find its way into the lungs and cause aspiration pneumonia (1). Seek emergency medical care if your baby has rapid breathing, turns blue, or becomes
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Most people who travel for work or settle abroad might still want to retain cultural ties with their homeland and culture. This is probably why there is a growing trend among Indian NRIs to choose a baby name that sounds western yet has Indian roots. Trying to find a name