Baby

A major concern of mothers who breastfeed is often whether there's enough milk for their babies. It's hard to tell how much milk the baby has consumed during breastfeeding as the breast has no way of measuring production. Nevertheless, there are means to determine if infants are being provided enough breastmilk. Over time, adequate weight gain is a major sign that the baby is getting enough breastmilk, ...

For newborn babies, breast milk is an ideal and complete food source. Only under special or unusual situations do they need additional food other than breast milk. Usually these types of circumstance arise when proper breastfeeding methods aren’t used, especially during the first few days.

A common belief suggests that, first few days after childbirth, there will be a lack or an absence ...

For driving parents, an infant car seat or child car seat is another important investment to make in preparation of your baby's arrival. For the safety of your baby, parents are strongly advised to use an infant car seat when bringing home their newborn baby from the hospital.

As a car seat does not usually come cheap, parents often wonder if it's alright to purchase a second hand car seat for their baby. While a second hand infant car seat may seem like a reasonable choice for those on a budget, there are some significant risks to consider...
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A cot is one of the most important baby items to purchase. In the early months, your baby will be spending more than half the time sleeping in his cot. Thus it is crucial to ensure that the cot is safe for the baby to sleep in at all times.

Using a dropside cot can make taking your baby out and putting him in much more convenient. To ensure that your baby's cot is always safe, parents are encouraged to heed the following and latest advice on cot safety... ...

When welcoming another baby into the family, it may seem like a cost-effective way to use hand-me-downs from the older child. However, when it comes to cot mattresses, it is a better idea to buy a brand new one for the new baby.

Here are some reasons why it's best to spend more money buying a new mattress, than run the risk of certain health hazards:
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Married couples who desire to have children of their own do not always get what they wished and prayed for. While some are able to have normal kids, the others are not as lucky as their child or children have special needs. The challenge for couples with special children is greater but this is not to say that they should easily give up. It is when kids with special needs are born into this world that a parent's love and care for their children are put to the test.

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Swaddling a baby by wrapping it snugly in swaddling cloths to restrict movement has been practiced since around 4000 B.C. in Central Asia. Migrating people used back-pack cradle boards to carry babies, and thus started the practice of swaddling. As migration continued through generations, swaddling became a permanent part of their lives. In Biblical times, a newborn baby was washed, rubbed with salt and oil, and then wrapped with strips of cloth. This kept the baby warm and was thought to ensure that the ...

It's 7pm, and the wailing begins. You're holding your two weeks old baby- suddenly he stiffens his limbs, arches his back, clenches his fists, draws up his flailing limbs against a bloated & tense abdomen, and lets out ear piercing shrieks.

You try to cuddle, but baby stiffens in protest. You try to nurse, but baby arches and pulls away. You rock, sing and ride. The soothing ...

About one in every 15,000 to 20,000 babies are affected by this very rare disorder known as Biliary Atresia (B.A), and my second baby is the 'lucky' one.

Biliary Atresia (B.A) is a rare condition in newborn babies in which common bile duct between the liver and the small intestine is blocked or missing. Symptoms of B.A typically appear within first week to two months of life, these ...