
Help your baby to listen and learn
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...

Parenting blues: When your baby has wind or colic
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...

Cradle Cap and your little one
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...

Beating the Common Cold
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...

Life’s little bumps & bruises
Minor scrapes, bumps and bruises are part of your little one’s development as he starts to crawl or walk. Most scrapes and grazes are minor and will not need medical attention. Toddlers are especia...

Tips for the first weeks with your newborn
We understand that as a mom, there are many aspects to mothering. Here are some tips to make the most of each cherished step along the way:
Baby’s first few weeks
This is a wonderful time for bo...

Breastfeeding and work - let's make it work!
We’ve all heard that breast is best for your little one but it’s often easier said then done. With our busy lives and demanding workloads it sometimes seems near impossible to try and find much nee...

the brave mom's toolkit
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we had a colour-coded parenting handbook that answers all our questions, addresses all our fears and gives guarantees that what we’re doing is the right thing. However, ...

Liquid Gold: The Wonders of Colostrum
What is colostrum?
Colostrum is the milk produced in your breasts from about 16 weeks of pregnancy until around the third day after your baby’s birth. Some moms notice drops leaking from their bre...