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Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Mineral oil, also known as base oil or lubricant base oil, is a colorless and odorless substance obtained through the distillation of crude petroleum oil. Depending on the refining process, mineral oil comes in varying qualities. Cosmetic-grade mineral oil is used in the preparation of cosmetic products for adults as

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE A mass that develops in the breast is called a breast lump. It may vary in size, shape, and texture, depending on the underlying cause. Although it may cause concern, most breast lumps are benign and harmless. Clogged ducts or mastitis can be a common cause of breast lump in

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Fig is a nutritious fruit from the common fig tree (Ficus carica), belonging to the mulberry family. It has dark green to purplish skin and magenta pulp when ripe. The pulp is filled with tiny edible seeds and tastes sweet with a hint of berry’s flavor. Generally, fig comes in

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Recently, we’ve seen traditional and classic names rule the baby name world. Some parents have also named their children after colors, countries, flowers, actors, and political figures. But some parents might want to keep it different by giving a badass name to their baby. Having a badass name does not

When my husband and I brought our daughter home from the hospital, our entire condo kitchen quickly became devoted to cleaning, sterilizing and prepping our daughter’s bottles. There was no room left for us to do any meal prep for ourselves—not that we had the time or energy to cook anyway. Just as we had

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Birth-acquired herpes or congenital herpes infection is a herpes virus infection in newborns acquired during delivery or in the womb. Babies may be born with symptoms of herpes infection, or it may develop shortly after birth. Mothers with genital herpes can transmit the virus to the babies during vaginal delivery.

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Did you know that yawning is not only observed in infants and newborns but also fetuses of 12–14 weeks’ gestational age? (1) What started in the womb will continue throughout childhood and adult life. Yawning is defined as the involuntary wide opening of the mouth, along with a long and

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Toddlers throwing things is normal till it becomes a behavioral pattern. Throwing things needs developed motor skills and good hand-eye coordination. Hence, the act of throwing is usually a developmental achievement. However, if your child has the habit of throwing things, either to gain attention or due to some underlying

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The eruption of your baby’s first tooth between four and seven months of age is an exciting milestone. The first thing you would see in your baby’s mouth during tooth eruption is a small pearly white tooth crown peeking from the pink gums. However, have you noticed your baby chewing

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE A baby’s delicate and soft scalp can easily get irritated or dry, and thus, dry scalp in babies is pretty common. Although a dry scalp looks similar to cradle cap, it is slightly different, and cradle cap is often the underlying cause for a dry scalp with white flakes. Dry

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Baby breast lump or enlargement is a common occurrence among newborns and usually nothing to worry about. The condition is visible as lumps under the nipple. A baby breast lump could occur in one or both the breasts and affect boys and girls alike. Most cases of breast lumps in

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Breast milk jaundice is a type of neonatal jaundice associated with breast milk. The condition usually occurs due to substances in the breast milk that inhibit the body’s ability to breakdown bilirubin, leading to jaundice. Newborns usually develop breast milk jaundice after the first week of life. Read this post

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Flaxseeds or linseeds are among the richest natural sources of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), an essential fatty acid. The seeds also contain dietary fiber and several functional compounds that improve long-term health. One can use flaxseeds whole, powdered, or in the form of cold-pressed flaxseed oil. Experts recommend regular consumption of

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Potty training is a significant milestone in a child’s life. Usually, children aren’t fully trained for bowel movements until the age of three. However, it is normal for potty-trained children to experience potty training regression due to various reasons. Read this post to learn more about the signs that a

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE The moment your newborn arrives, your life changes. Everything seems so magical, from holding to cuddling them and feeling their soft skin. But what about calming down your baby when they get cranky and keep crying for hours? There are times when nothing seems to soothe your little one, even

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Cognitive skills are the mental abilities that we use to read, learn, understand, remember, and focus. We use these skills to process information and respond to it. But did you know that we acquire cognitive skills and develop them constantly when we are young? That’s right. Infants and toddlers keep

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE It’s widely known that yoga is beneficial for adults. Millions of people around the world practice yoga regularly. But, did you know that yoga is not just for adults? Children can also learn yoga, and they can begin as early as toddlers. When they start to learn yoga and include

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Healthy newborns lose approximately five to ten percent of their birth weight a week after birth (1). However, most of them regain this weight within two weeks and triple it by 12 months (2). These weight changes are general indicators that the baby is growing fine, and their calorie consumption

Canadian paediatricians have updated their rules about how to promote early literacy and they’re a reassuring pat on the back for new parents. If you’re at home with your baby, you’re probably not hugely worried about abstract things like literacy quite yet, as you grapple with more immediate issues like feeding, crying and how to

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Grapes can add color and nutrients to your baby’s meal. The fruit is available in seeded and seedless varieties and comes in various colors, such as white, red, green, purple, and black. Besides containing several micronutrients, grapes contain many bioactive compounds that offer long-term health benefits. You can feed this