The optimal timing for cord clamping after birth has been the subject of controversy and debate for decades. But what does the research say? At the beginning of the 1950's, early clamping was defi...

Your baby is developing fast during the first few months. You can ensure optimal development by playing with your baby. Surprisingly, the best toy is you, the parent of the baby! During pregnanc...

Your baby is never too young to enjoy music! In fact, it can teach them to express themselves through movement. With music and movement you can soothe or excite your bundle of joy. Rocking your bab...

At birth your little bundle is physically and emotionally completely dependent on you, but during their first year you will soon see their personality taking shape. From the moment they’re born, b...

During the first year of their life, your little one won’t be able to identify or name any shapes yet. However, there are certain activities you can do with them to expose them to various shapes so...

There is so much to look at, listen to and experience during the first year of your little one’s life that you cannot blame them for being easily distracted. At the beginning of the year they are o...

A baby’s “wind” refers to excess gas trapped in the tummy that causes pressure and discomfort. Babies get wind by swallowing air during sucking. This is often caused by sucking a clogged or block...

In the first few months of some babies’ lives (generally under 8 months) they may experience a general scaliness and redness around the scalp area. This condition is known as “cradle cap” and is co...

Over 200 viruses can cause a cold; hence it is called the “common cold”. Colds are caused by a group of viruses with the Rhino virus being the most common. These viruses have the ability to change...