I have a picture on my dresser of me and my oldest daughter. She was maybe a month old and lying on a Boppy Pillow. I am curved around her and the pillow and looking at her while she looks up at the camera. On the surface, this picture shows a sweet moment in time—an […]
Welcome to motherhood! Whether it’s your first experience as a mom or you’re starting over again with a new baby, there are a few things you should know in order to make early motherhood as smooth as possible. Let’s pick up the looking glass and find out what to expect. Contractions help your uterus return […]
There are many milestones in a baby’s first year. The most exciting may be baby’s first steps. On average, babies take their first steps around the time of their first birthday. The timeline is different for every baby. Some babies start walking earlier than 12 months. Some babies don’t walk until after their first birthday. […]
Uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms can be a months-long drag (morning sickness, we’re looking at you!). But rest assured, some of them mean good news for you and your growing baby. Heartburn. Constipation. Backaches. No one ever said being pregnant was a walk in the park. The good news? Some of the tough-to-take side effects can actually be a […]
If you’re not familiar with newborn babies, the sight of a baby covered in hair can be distressing. However, body hair on preemies and even newborns is normal and not a cause for concern. Lanugo is important to your baby while she is developing in the womb. It often goes away before birth, but sometimes it sticks around until […]
“Overwhelmed” is a word that describes how you may feel when you first bring home your newborn. Thoughts of “I’m not prepared for this!” to “How could the hospital trust us with this precious life?” may scurry through your mind as you try to meet all of your baby’s needs and bond with him or her. Don’t […]
Many families are choosing to raise their children to know how to speak two languages, whether that be for cultural reasons, educational purposes, or to enrich their life experience. And while having two languages under your belt might be a wonderful skill to have in general, one study has shown that it also has a […]
Making your baby’s cot is a simple and quick everyday task but remember that how you make it is really important. Use the following guidelines that have been supplied by SIDS and Kids Australia as part of their Safe Sleeping Guidelines to ensure your baby is as safe as they can possibly be. SOURCE: https://www.huggies.com.ph
Juggling a toddler and a pregnancy can be tough. Here’s how to make things easy — times two. f you’re looking forward to the arrival of baby number two, this second pregnancy will likely be both similar and different from your first. But here’s one way it will definitely be very different: This time around, […]
Now is not the time to diet. Diets can harm your baby by depriving them of food groups. But managing your weight by eating well and keeping active is good for you and your baby. We’ve put together some tips on having a healthy diet in pregnancy. Don’t eat for two First things first, the whole ‘eating […]