Thrush symptoms in babies
Thrush is a fungal infection caused by Candida Albicans. While thrush is harmless, it can be annoying and painful. How will you know whether your baby has thrush? What are...
How to get through hot summer days with small children?
We are experiencing the hottest day of the year so far where we live, and while we spent most of the year looking forward to the summer heat... I have...
What is thrush?
Thrush is a fungal infection caused by Candida Albicans. This fungus is no stranger to the human body but is normally kept in check by so-called friendly bacteria. If you...
Tips for babywearing during the summer
Baby carriers are a wonderful, practical way to get your baby around. They are especially practical in situations where it is very hard or simply impossible to use a stroller...
Newborn crying? What can you do?
Every baby cries (some a little, and others an awful lot!), and I am sure that every new parent beats themselves up over what to do about it at some...
Onesies - an essential newborn item!
Shopping for your baby can be really quite overwhelming if you are pregnant with your first baby! When you have never had a baby before, knowing what items are useful...
Diaper rash remedies
Diaper rash is something very common most babies will develop the rash during their infant "career", and most parents will, as we wrote about earlier, ask themselves: Do you need...
Do you need to see a doctor for diaper rash?
Diaper rash is something nearly all new parents encounter. When you see your poor baby's inflamed bottom, it is easy to panic and wonder what you can do to remedy...
What is a lactation consultant?
If you were hoping to breastfeed, but came up against difficulties such as mastitis, inverted nipples, a bad latch, or oversupply, that does not necessarily mean you have to give...
What every parent should know about sunburn
Suburn is painful, and can have serious consequences. When we're out and about all day in the summer, especially on holiday, it is something to be taken very seriously. What...