When baby arrives, it’s only natural for your friends and family to want to pay a visit and spend some quality time with the new arrival. However, as well-meaning as they are, these visits can quickly become overwhelming.
The phone just doesn’t seem to stop ringing, you’re exhausted, and you’ve already forgotten what sleep is. So, how can you tell your loved ones you’re just not up to visitor right now? Here, we’ll look at some of the best ways to handle visitors after giving birth. [Read more…]
Dream feeding is one of the newest parenting trends, though it’s actually been used for decades as a method to help babies sleep through the night. Many people get it confused with the vivid dreams some moms have of breastfeeding, where the dream was so real they wake up not knowing whether or not they did breastfeed in the night. This isn’t what dream feeding is however.
Spending your first Christmas with baby is undoubtedly exciting and magical. However, it can also be extremely stressful! There is so much to do and organize during the holidays, making it a hectic time, even for those who don’t have a baby to look after!
Did you know your baby’s toys and play area can be a breeding site for germs? That’s why it’s important to clean them often; especially if they share their toys with a toddler. Germs can easily be transmitted from child to child, so unless you want to end up in a continuous sickness cycle, cleaning their toys on a regular basis is crucial.
Your baby’s skin is extremely delicate, making it prone to all kinds of common skin irritations. Rashes are especially common, though they can understandably be a cause of concern; especially for new parents.