You have had your new bundle of joy for over 6 weeks now and it’s time to make a decision. Should you put your new baby in daycare? This is a question that is asked the world over by mothers and fathers every day. There are pros and cons to either decision.
The advantages of daycare for babies are pretty self-explanatory. It allows you to go back to work and know that your child is in a secure and structured environment. The thing about Read more
November 18th, 2011
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You have finally gotten the chance to meet your new baby and you have decided to breastfeed instead of bottle feeding. Congratulations! You have just made the first most important decision regarding your baby’s health. Breastfeeding will keep your child healthier than any bottle fed baby and breast milk is also much gentler on a newborn’s stomach.
There are a few things that will help you to prepare for this unique bonding experience with your child. Turn off all distractions when you get ready to breastfeed baby. This time not only allows you to provide nourishment Read more
November 16th, 2011
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For new parents, bathing your baby for the first time can be very scary. Babies have delicate skin that needs to be cared for properly, in order to avoid dry, itchy skin and other problems babies are sensitive to. Read below for the best way to bathe a baby and excellent skin care tips to ensure a healthy, happy baby.
For the newborn baby that still has the umbilical cord attached, bathing is a bit trickier than bathing babies who are slightly older. Read more
November 12th, 2011
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Parenting is hard and newborns do not come with an instruction manual. So to keep your sanity and create an instructional manual for your newborn it is highly recommended that you set up a schedule. Newborns come into the world and face a wide variety of sensory overload. The only environment they have known for nine months is gone.
To add peace and harmony to the family unit you should bring a level of structure. By waking up at the same time and napping at the same time Read more
November 10th, 2011
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