Category: Postnatal
Short tongue frenelum: to cut or not to cut
Some newborns born with a tongue frenulum (a band of tissue just under the tongue) that is too short. They can’t stick out their tongue
Eczema
Did you read the previous part about Diaper Rash? Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is the most common chronic inflammatory skin illness. Eczema can start at two
Do I need to boil bottled water?
If I use bottled water to dilute my 2-month-old baby’s milk, is this water ready to use for the mix, or should I boil it
I’m scared my baby will hurt me when taking my breasts.
My name is Karina, and I am scared my baby will hurt me when taking my breasts after childbirth. My breasts are very sensitive. How
Changes in Stool as Your Baby Develops
To read the previous section of this entry, please read Constipation in Babies. Changes in stool as your baby develops depends on their age. A
Expert Advice about Travelling with Young Children
To learn more about the baby travel formula, go to “Baby Welcome!” Travelling. Expert advice about travelling with a young child: Essential supplies to bring
Origins of the Placenta
The placenta forms when a fertilised egg (ova and sperm) arrive in the uterus to nest in the mucous membrane inside the uterus.
Baby-Led Weaning with Catherine Cusson
Baby-led weaning with Catherine Cusson, Occupational Therapist. A Facebook Live video with Catherine Cusson, an occupational therapist specialising in pediatrics for children from 0-2 years,
The History of Babywearing
To learn more about babywearing, go to Babywearing and Choosing a Baby Carrier. This history of babywearing highlights different ways to carry a baby –
Is my colostrum rich enough even though there isn’t much?
I am a new mother, and a nurse in the maternity ward told me that the colostrum from my breasts is very rich for my
Constipation in a baby
Constipation is an intestinal transit problem that rarely affects young babies, and it occurs more often after 6 months of life.