It’s the final week before Christmas and what better way to get into the festive spirit than creating Christmas crafts with your toddler? Not only can Christmas crafts help to keep your little one busy, but they also provide the perfect bonding experience.
In years to come, you can look back on these precious moments and treasure the memories you made together. If you’re looking for a little inspiration, below you’ll discover some of the top Christmas craft ideas for toddlers. Keep in mind, caution will be required when working with scissors and other potentially dangerous tools. Never leave your toddler unsupervised when creating any of the crafts below. [Read more…]
Your very first Christmas with baby is extremely precious. Even though they may not remember it, babies absolutely love the shiny lights, Christmas tree and the jolly festive songs. It’s a time you can also create long-lasting traditions and gaze in wonder at this little bundle of joy you’ve created.
Do you wonder how a one-year-old kid can easily navigate a touchscreen smartphone even before actually knowing how to read?
Once the cold winter weather sets in, the last thing you feel like doing is taking your little one outdoors to play. You may manage to get out of the house for a little while, but when temperatures fall below freezing, it’s safer and much more comfortable to stay indoors. 
Christmas can be extra-magical when you’re pregnant, but it can also make you feel very restricted. It’s also no fun when you’re experiencing those nasty side effects such as constantly feeling nauseous, uncomfortable and generally run-down.
If you want to give your baby the best head start in life, good nutrition during pregnancy is essential. While you can’t beat getting vitamins and minerals from fresh foods, supplements can be useful to keep nutrition levels topped up. However, with so many different pregnancy vitamins available, how can you tell which ones you should be taking?
Your baby’s skin is scrumptiously soft, new and delicate. Therefore, it’s going to need a little additional protection during the harsh, cold winter months. The good news is, it’s pretty easy to ensure baby’s skin is unaffected by the harsh winter weather.
When you’re pregnant, spotting and bleeding can understandably be terrifying. The only times you’re really educated about bleeding during pregnancy is on television, and it’s usually presented as a really bad sign.
Babies change far too quickly, so documenting their first milestones is a fantastic way to remember and treasure those precious moments. Keeping a record of their first tooth, that magical first word and their stumbling first steps can also be pretty fun to do. The question is, how should you document them?
Worried your toddler may need to have their tonsils removed? Tonsillitis is a common health problem in children and it occurs anywhere from the toddler through to the teenage years.
Burping is an effortless task for adults, but it can be a real problem for babies. The trouble is, if the gas builds up in the tummy, it can cause baby a lot of discomfort, and in some cases, pain. Helping to relieve built up gas, burping is an essential skill you need to develop once your little one arrives.
How much time does your toddler spend partaking in imaginative play? These days, it’s more likely to see toddler’s transfixed by a screen than it is to see them using their imaginations. This means they could be missing out on essential development skills.
Right from birth, your baby has a very defined sense of hearing. In fact, a newborn’s hearing is almost exactly the same as an adult’s.
Weaning your baby onto solid foods can be an exciting and joyful experience. You get to introduce them to a whole new world of textures and tastes. However, while you may be excited to get your little one onto solids, there’s certain foods you need to avoid or at least be wary of.
When you’re pregnant, you expect to deal with certain side effects such as swollen ankles, morning sickness and heartburn. However, one side effect which isn’t commonly talked about and which can come as a huge shock to new moms, is hair loss.