The summer months usually bring hotter temperatures, and sun. Summer’s a time for fun, but the weather can make everyone feel hot, bothered and a little uncomfortable. Even a newborn can feel un...
Tag: health
How to eat well during pregnancy
We’re all pretty aware of the benefits of healthy eating in general, and we know that healthy eating becomes more important when you’re pregnant. But there are often so many different people tel...
How to cope with anxiety as a new parent
Anxiety can be a big issue for many new parents and looking after your mental health at this vulnerable time is very important. Here are some tips that might help you to cope with new parent anxieties...
Dressing your baby in the heat
During the summertime it can be difficult to know how to keep your baby cool. In the UK, we don’t have the pleasure of hot weather very often so when we do, it’s a bit of a shock to the system. It...
Caffeine during Pregnancy: How Much is Actually in My Coffee?
In theory, guidelines for safe amounts of caffeine during pregnancy are great, but practically, they’re of little use if you have no clue how much of the stuff is actually in your daily cuppa—or s...
Why Does My Baby Have Milk Spots?
Milk spots, or milia, are those little white spots that pop up around the eyes, cheeks, nose and forehead, of nearly half of all babies. But what are they? And will they disappear? (more…)...
How to Soothe Baby’s Stuffy Nose
A blocked nose may be the most banal of maladies, but when a baby is the sufferer, it can mean sleepless nights, difficult feeds, and the stress of hearing your little one struggle to breathe. Here’...
Blocked Tear Duct in Baby: What to Do
Blocked tear ducts are unsightly, but--you can breathe now--they're common, and rarely a cause for concern. Here's what to do if your bubs gets one. (more…)...
Sick Kids? Here’s How to Make Sure You Don’t Get Sick, Too
“If you’ve got kids, get ready to be sick,” says microbiologist Charles Gerba, Ph.D. “You are twice as likely to get a cold or flu once you have kids as before. More kids, more likely.” Dir...
What to Do if your Child Gets a Tick
Ticks. Eeew. Just the name itself conjures a generous dose of revulsion for the blood-sucking parasites; and usually, their inherent grossness is the extent of their malevolence--but sometimes, they ...
