Newborn babies have delicate skin. Excessive washing, chemicals, detergents, fragrances, dyes in clothing and even baby products can cause newborn skin dryness, irritation, rashes and chafing. However, there’s much you can do to protect and care for your baby’s delicate skin. Natural and Simple Skin Care A newborn baby is born with wrinkly skin and […]
Should I Let my Kids Drink Fruit Juice?
100% fruit juice is made entirely from fruit. It contains vitamins and minerals. It provides energy in the form of fructose which is a type of sugar. It tastes good. But should I let my kids drink fruit juice? Juice can be quickly consumed, but unfortunately it doesn’t keep tummies full as well as whole fruit […]
Keeping Sleeping Babies Safe
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) regularly releases updated reports based on new evidence for keeping sleeping babies safe. These reports from the AAP try to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths from SIDS or accidental deaths from suffocation or strangulation. Their recommendations, listed below, help new parents create a safe sleep environment for […]
Highs and Lows: Navigating the Extreme Emotions of Parenthood
There’s this stage when toddlers shift between the extreme emotions of parenthood, joy and rage with alarming swiftness, leaving parents behind in a daze of confusion. For most kids it seems to occur around eighteen months. I remember years ago hanging out with my sister-in-law and toddler niece, watching my niece erupt into tears and […]
Take Good Care of You
Mothering can be work that never seems to end. There are no built-in breaks or time off. With how much energy it takes physically, emotionally and psychologically, it is no wonder that many moms feel exhausted and overwhelmed. That’s why my main advice for new moms is to pause and take care of themselves. Self […]
Managing Choking Risks in Your Home
One thing is for certain: if you are having a child, minimize and manage choking risks in your home. Providing a safe and loving environment for your child means familiarizing yourself with everything in your home that poses a potential risk. See our guide to preparing your home for your newborn for more information. Choosing […]
