Infants and Toddlers
Published: 18/05/2008
Early childhood - particularly the period from five months' gestation to five years of age - presents a unique window of opportunity for learning. As babies' and small children's brains are highly plastic (adaptable), teaching your child during this critical period can produce long-lasting...
Published: 17/05/2008
Cooking with an infant around can be challenging. Just as soon as you get started, baby needs something. And if Mama's cooking, baby probably doesn't want Dada. That's just how babies are sometimes.
Early motherhood in particular is a lesson in schedule rearrangement. It's a lesson in chaos as...
Published: 16/05/2008
Did you know that the images you provide for your child's mind are akin to food for the body? Healthy images can nourish and encourage positive growth, particularly at an early age when the brain is developing rapidly, setting a foundation for thought and emotion for life. It brings whole brain...
Published: 16/05/2008
As soon as you discover that you are expecting, baby clothes should be among the first needs that move right to the top of your list because they will be one of the first things that a new baby will use. Even though babies can pull-off being charming without wearing a single stitch of clothing,...
Published: 16/05/2008
As the saying goes, "You have to crawl before you can walk." While there have been cases of babies bypassing crawling to go straight to walking, most babies will become proficient crawlers some time during the second half of their first year.
Not all babies learn to crawl in the traditional...
Published: 16/05/2008
Choosing the right toys for babies can be an overwhelming activity especially for new and young parents. The most important thing you should consider when planning to buy toys for your baby is her safety. So it is only imperative to choose toys that are made with reliable and baby-friendly...
Published: 06/05/2008
If you are an expecting mother you will no doubt be wondering about whether to breast feed your baby. Although it's not always the easiest thing to do, health specialist are unanimous in saying that breast milk is the best food for a baby. The milk is full of nutrients that you simply cannot...
Published: 06/05/2008
Breast milk is the healthiest food that mothers can give to their babies. It helps build their immune systems and it is also easier for little ones to digest than store-bought formulas. Unfortunately, breastfeeding isn't always an easy process. For example, some mothers have extreme cases of...
Published: 27/04/2008
4 weeks to go until your due date and suddenly everyone starts asking if you have packed your bag! Suddenly it all becomes very real indeed and instead of thinking what is going on in your body you finally have to think about how you are going to get your baby out of your body!
Packing your...
Published: 26/04/2008
There are several reasons for breastfeeding babies. First of all, pediatricians have discovered that breast milk can bolster your baby's immune system so that they are stronger and healthier. Second, breastfeeding often helps mothers and babies bond with each other while simultaneously helping...
