The moment you become pregnant, you’ll find the entire world seems to have an opinion or some piece of wisdom you absolutely need to follow. Even popping to the grocery store, you’ll find complete strangers feel the need to pass on their years of advice. While their heart is in the right place, unfortunately this sudden invasion of unwanted advice can start to drive you insane.
It’s not just a simple annoyance however. Some pieces of advice offered to new parents isn’t just ineffective, it’s potentially dangerous too (no wonder it seems so crazy!) Here, we’ll look at 10 of the worst pieces of advice parents are often given and why you should avoid following them. [Read more…]
One of the most exciting parts of preparing for baby to arrive is getting to design their nursery. However, it can also be really difficult knowing how to decorate it.
Could your little one be suffering from lactose intolerance? It’s not overly common, but it is possible for babies to develop a lactose intolerance and it can cause quite worrying symptoms.
Before you can determine whether or not your little one has a lactose intolerance, it helps to know exactly what it is.
When baby arrives, having a trusted pediatrician is going to be incredibly useful. They are there to answer any questions you may have and to ensure baby is happy and healthy. Therefore, it makes sense to ensure you are choosing a pediatrician you can trust.
The first time your baby develops a bad cough, it can be extremely worrying. However, coughing, wheezing, and developing a cold is actually pretty common during the infant stage, and even while your baby is teething. You usually have absolutely nothing to worry about, though a quick trip to the doctors is always reassuring!
When it comes to solving baby’s sleep issues, one of the main pieces of advice you’re given is to ensure they have a strict bedtime schedule. This is said to help get them into a routine, eventually making it easier to get them to sleep and more importantly, prevent them from waking up too frequently.
Being a new parent is tough. You’ve spent months preparing for your little one’s arrival and getting more and more excited with each passing day. Then, when they finally arrive, the feeling of unconditional love and joy is overwhelming. That is of course, until the fear hits you!
Bath times can be super-fun for both you and baby, but they can also be potentially dangerous too.
Aromatherapy oils are widely known for their fantastic health benefits. Aiding in everything from stress to acne, there’s a lot of essential oils out there and each has its own impressive benefits for the whole family. They’ve grown massively in popularity over the years, but when searching for safe aromatherapy oils for babies, it can prove a little tricky.
Sleep is the one thing all parents wish they’d get more of. The minute you bring your little bundle of joy home, the luxurious eight hours of sleep you once enjoyed feels like a world away. In fact, getting a decent amount of sleep feels like it’s as rare as finding gold dust once baby comes along.
Now spring has finally arrived, Easter is just around the corner. If this is your baby’s first Easter, you’ll no doubt want to ensure it is memorable and magical.
Are you hoping to raise an adventurous eater? If so, you’re definitely not alone.
Reading to your baby can bring many benefits. Not only is it an excellent way to bond with your little one, but it can also really aid in their development.
From the minute your little one is born, it’s absolutely normal to be overwhelmed with worry. The first few weeks can be tough as you’re constantly looking out for anything that might be wrong.