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Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is a bleeding disorder that occurs during the first few days of a newborn’s life. The condition happens due to vitamin K deficiency and is also called vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB).  Babies are usually born with low body reserves of vitamin K, which is

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that consists of a wide range of conditions that usually affect a child’s social, communication, and behavioral skills (1) (2). According to the World Health Organization, one in 160 children in the world has an autism spectrum disorder (3). There

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE When babies are born prematurely or are ill, they may need additional care to help them survive outside a mother’s womb. Depending on how early they are born and how developed their organs are, they may be placed in a medical apparatus or device known as an incubator in a

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Napping helps toddlers restore their energy levels to stay active and play during the day. Whether a toddler needs a nap or not depends on their requirement. They need 12 to 14 hours of sleep in 24 hours (1). It is attained by uninterrupted sleeping during the night and a

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Sometimes, your baby’s distress calls are hard to interpret. You wish they could speak during such moments so that you can help them better. However, did you know that babies do communicate, but not verbally? Verbal communication in babies starts later in life. Until then, they communicate through their body

Toilet training is my favourite game-changer milestone. I still get a thrill when I think about The Day the Diaper Genie Left the Building. This stage was one of the tougher (wetter and smellier) ones to get through, taking about six months longer than the three-day weekend I envisioned. But the end result was well

We can’t guarantee your baby will sleep through the night (there’s a huge age range for that!), but these nine nursery tips will help set them up for a successful slumber. When you’re designing a nursery, it’s fun to focus on the aesthetics, scanning Instagram and Pinterest for just the right paint colours, decals and

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Oatmeal is powdered oats made from whole oat kernels or groats. A finely ground version of the oatmeal called colloidal oatmeal is often used for dermatological purposes. Research shows that the topical application of colloidal oatmeal could treat and manage skin conditions, such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis (1). Experts

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Parents find joy in watching every movement of their baby — smiling, rolling over, trying to communicate, and even falling asleep. When you think your baby is fast asleep, you may notice them jerk or twitch suddenly. Sleep twitching is the little jerks and spasms that occur in the arms,

Here’s the latest research on lulling your baby to sleep with white noise and sound machines. (Also, what the heck is pink noise?) Ever since we sleep-trained our first baby, I’ve been a white noise advocate—even packing our white noise machines for both kids when we fly across the country to visit family, and making

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Laid-back breastfeeding, natural breastfeeding position, or biological nurturing is a semi-reclined position to nurse a baby. Babies’ natural feeding reflexes are stimulated in this feeding position, and they try to latch correctly. You may try various feeding positions to find the most convenient one for you and your baby. Laid-back

Dry winter months call for a bathtime routine that takes extra special care to protect your newborn’s skin barrier. Your baby’s oh-so-fresh skin is actually super delicate—it’s up to 30 percent thinner than an adult’s skin and it loses moisture quickly. This is especially true in the dry winter months when the humidity level drops

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Changes in sleep patterns area common phenomenon in infancy. But, sometimes, these changes can be too troublesome for the baby and the parents. Parents may receive friends and family recommendations to add rice cereal in the milk bottle during such times. It is believed that rice cereal thickens formula and

Ever wonder why your child does certain things, as though by instinct? Here are some primitive reflexes your little one has already developed. It’s a moment captured on countless cameras: You touch your newborn baby’s tiny palm and he grasps onto your finger with surprising strength, like he intends to never let you go. Maybe

Dry winter months call for a bathtime routine that takes extra special care of your newborn’s delicate skin. Your baby’s oh-so-fresh skin is actually super delicate—it’s up to 30 percent thinner than an adult’s skin and it loses moisture quickly. This is especially true in the dry winter months when the humidity level drops and

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Almond milk is produced by blending powdered or pasted almonds with water and then straining the mixture to get a milky white, nutty-flavored liquid (1). The commercial variants of the milk contain added ingredients, such as thickeners, sweeteners, flavorings, preservatives, and micronutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D. People use

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Cutting your baby’s hair can be a memorable experience. However, trimming a baby’s hair requires practice and a lot of patience. This is because your baby may not be someone who would sit still while you run a pair of shiny scissors or buzzing trimmer over their head. Babies could

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Turner syndrome (TS), also known as monosomy X or congenital ovarian hypoplasia syndrome, is a genetic disorder found only in females. It is characterized by various symptoms and complications, including growth disorders, reproductive system abnormalities, and autoimmune diseases. Turner syndrome is found in one in 2000–2500 females worldwide and is

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Toddlers need sleep to grow and develop to their full potential. Usually, children between the ages of one and two years need 11-14 hours of sleep in a day (1). These hours can be split between nighttime sleep and a couple or more of daytime naps. However, parents commonly express

Image: Shutterstock Family vacations are an exciting time for everyone. Working parents would need time away from their jobs, homemakers may need a break from their household duties, and children wish to have unlimited fun. When the entire family is going on a vacation, picking a place that everyone enjoys can be tricky. If you