Baby

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE When you touch the roof of a newborn’s mouth with a finger, pacifier, or nipple, have you noticed your baby instantly sucking it? This involuntary action is the sucking reflex and is present in almost all full-term babies and some pre-term babies. The sucking reflex is one of the most

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE You see your child with other children, but instead of playing with them, they are merely watching the others play. You encourage your child to participate, but they refuse, preferring only to watch. However, you notice that they seem to be enjoying themselves watching and observing the others. Does this

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE A child playing by themselves can evoke bittersweet emotions in a parent. For an infant, playing alone and entertaining themselves is a significant milestone. In 1932, sociologist Dr. Mildred Parten Newhall studied the social development behavior of children between the ages of two and five for her dissertation and identified

IN THIS ARTICLE Welcoming a newborn into your life is a fun, exciting, and memorable moment. An important decision for new mommies and daddies before the baby arrives is the sleeping arrangement since the newborn will be spending a lot of time sleeping. It is essential to provide the baby with a safe and comfortable

Image: Shutterstock Breastfeeding is a special phase when the food you eat nourishes you and your baby. Eating well-balanced food is the best way to get optimum nourishment and ensure a healthy milk supply (1) (2). However, at times, preparing healthy, well-balanced meals can become taxing. You may look for some easy-to-prepare, nutritious, lactation-boosting recipes

You knew your baby needed wholesome, nutritious food to grow, but did you know that what they eat also helps their brain develop? “The first 1,000 days of life, from conception until age two, are the most important for brain development,” says Molly Schoo, clinical dietitian, NICU, Paediatrics and Obstetrics at Mississauga Hospital. After introducing

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Buying a diaper for a baby is not as simple as buying a face mask. Like baby pants, diapers are also available in different sizes. You need to choose the right size for your baby to avoid leakage and stains on clothes. It is better to stock up on diapers

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Applying nail polishtoa baby’s fingernails and toenails is a fun activity. Their tiny fingers and toenails look adorable when painted. You can even twin with your baby on special occasions with matching nail polish colors. But that poses the most important question – is nail polish safe for babies? If

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Breast milk is the healthiest, tailored food for babies. Protein, vitamins, minerals, fat, antibodies, and probiotics —breast milk has everything your baby needs for proper growth and development (1) (2). Even when you begin complementary feeding, breastfeeding is considered beneficial for as long as you and your baby desire to

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Exclusive pumping, also known as “EPing,” is the process of only feeding the baby breast milk expressed using a breast pump and not directly from the breast. The expressed milk is fed to babies using a bottle or alternative feeding methods, such as cup-feeding. Exclusive pumping is a convenient way

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Iron is a vital mineral that facilitates several physiological functions within the body. Most full-term babies are born with adequate iron levels, lasting up to four to six months (1). But as the baby grows, iron stores deplete, and the infant would need weaning foods to fulfill their iron needs.

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Your bundle of joy has just stood on their feet, and you are eager to see them walk on their own. You look up baby shoes online because you cannot wait to click pictures of your baby wearing a pair of funky shoes. You sift through all kinds of shoes

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Your baby may or may not like taking a bath, but there is no denying that a nice warm bath can calm and relax them. Bathe them in a tub with warm water and see how they sleep like a log. Moreover, a lukewarm bath or sponge bath may help

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Having twins is double the joy of bringing up children. But it means two times of doing mundane duties such as cleaning and replacing their diapers. While changing nappies is mostly inevitable in the first year, you can hope to reduce the frequency of this task as the baby enters

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The personalities of babies vary, just like those of adults. Some babies tend to stay calm once their needs are met, but a few infants may continue to remain restless and dissatisfied. The persistent display of restlessness and fussiness, even after fulfilling the baby’s needs, is an indicator of a

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Parents are often unsure about starting toilet training or potty training for their toddlers. Since each child may attain developmental milestones at a different age, it is important to look out for signals to know when your child is ready. Most toddlers may not have complete control over their bowel

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE “A poem is the very image of life expressed in its eternal truth.” — Percy Bysshe Shelley Poetry is an art entrenched in a poet’s soul. Poets tend to write about their personal lives and experiences. They express their thoughts, observations, philosophies, and various facets of their lives through poems.

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Wrapping a baby from the neck down in a light and breathable cloth is called swaddling. It helps keep the baby calm and warm and makes them feel secure. However, as the baby grows older, they should transition out of a swaddle for their comfort and safety. A baby may

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE An ideal room temperature can help the baby sleep better and stay comfortable during playtime. The comfortable temperature range for babies remains the same irrespective of the season. Parents can maintain the ideal room temperature through thermostats, heaters, air conditioners, and even by letting the windows remain close or open.

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Epstein pearls or gingival cysts are tiny, white bumps that may appear in a baby’s mouth. Alois Epstein, a physician, first described these cysts. These small cysts are usually seen on the gums or roof of the mouth. Epstein pearls are very common in newborns. Approximately 60 to 85% of