Sudden gusts of wind startle young infants that causes them to hold their breath for a second before breathing in heavily, and sometimes it appears as though they take a second consecutive breath of air. This is called the mammalian diving reflex and is …
First of all, Happiest Birthday to your little one, and congratulations to you for completing 1 year of motherhood, I know it wasn’t easy! Now, once your child is past 12 months, the biggest question you’re going to ask yourself is whether you want …
A new cuddly munchkin addition in the house means adjusting to her sleep time and, while at it, figuring out how you, mommy, could get enough rest while you care for that precious bundle. But if this bundle of joy is past the newborn …
A fever can be very scary for parents, especially if you are a first-time mom. It’s something your child will occasionally experience, so instead of getting scared or calling the doctor, you’ll need to learn why it is happening, how to treat your child, …
It’s your baby’s fourth time vomiting after you gave just a teaspoon of rice cereal with her milk two hours ago. She’s been having dry heaves and seems to be getting weaker every few hours. You realize that you should have brought her to the …
The first year with babies can be quite surprising for new parents, as they reach most of their developmental milestones related to reflexes and motor skills. My overprotective instincts started kicking in when my baby first started shaking her head during her sleep. I …
Eye contact with your baby right after birth is among the most precious moments in a parent’s life. Eye contact holds an extraordinary place in our life because it makes us feel recognized and important by our baby. Therefore, we want our babies to …
As a new parent and total baby noob, you may have plenty of surprising experiences together with your baby. One of them is ear wax! It has been estimated that every year 39% of pediatric cases come with ear wax buildup. Although ear wax buildup isn’t an unusual condition, some genetic predisposition …
I had to go back to work when my daughter was only 2 months old. A full-time job from 8 to 5, not counting commute time, was the most heartbreaking thing I had ever done. One day, I was in a meeting and received …
Are you tired of handling a crying baby who tugs her ear frequently? Did you ever wonder that she might be indicating to you that her ear is hurting and in a worst-case scenario, she might be having an ear infection? You must know …
