When my husband fell sick, we made sure he slept in the room downstairs, wore a mask and didn’t carry the babies. But the universe wanted the babies to catch his flu and so they did.
Breastfeeding is a skill, it doesn’t come to most mothers naturally. Being well-informed while you’re still pregnant and having good support after the birth makes all the difference.
It claims to restore the skin’s natural protective barrier and soften the skin with almond oil, jojoba oil and shea butter. Michelle Lim-Chua reports on how well this worked on her baby’s sensitive skin.
New online retailer Be Green Bebe proves that organic doesn’t have to mean boring. In fact, it’s for everyone who wants to buy hip clothing with a conscience, for the babies and tots in their lives.
You may be surprised to learn that for someone who doesn’t consider herself “outdoorsy” my son T.Rex spends 50% of his waking hours, outside.
A big believer in letting her baby spend lots of time outdoors, Michelle Lim-Chua puts the gentle and organic anti-critter lotion to the test.
The biggest assumption we make when it comes to cloth diapering is that it’s eco-friendly. It’s easy to think that way simply because we don’t dispose cloth diapers the way we do with disposable diapers.
Don’t worry, mum – that funny little umbilical stump isn’t as scary as it seems. Here are a few handy tips on how to care for it, and it’s not rocket science.
From cost considerations to environmental and health concerns, we wrestle with the diaper dilemma that comes with the range of options available in the market today.
The British label’s Autumn/Winter 2013 campaign features a playful collection for babies and runway-inspired pieces for older kids. To say it’s adorable would be a major understatement.
I’m not exaggerating but the first 24 hours at home was a complete nightmare. The babies were inconsolable, I was engorged and we had no idea what to do.
Did you know that an adult passenger doesn’t have the required strength to prevent an infant or a child from being thrown forward during a collision at any speed?
When young children are consistently engaged by music in an age-appropriate, socially accepting environment, they not only have fun but learn on many levels.
Shared spaces take a bit of extra planning, but the result can be a room that will create lasting memories. Take a look at some gorgeous shared kids rooms that we’ve found online.
If you’re looking for baby gifts that are going to stand out from the other baby gifts — in more ways than one — we think we’ve found six that are perfect. And perfectly adorable!
Whether you’re shower shopping for a trust fund baby or just hoping to spoil a special little someone, there’s no shortage of baby gear and gifts for those who won’t settle for anything but the best.
I was both intrigued and impressed the first time I saw a YouTube video featuring Dr Harvey Karp on my Facebook feed. With an ability to consistently calm crying, cranky babies in just seconds, he seemed to be part paediatrician, part magician.
DoktorBudak.com could very well be the latest addition to your browser’s bookmark list. Started by Dr. Zahilah Filzah Zulkifli and Dr Foo Chee Hoe, it’s where you can consult local paediatricians online and for free.
Do you love to overshare baby photos on Facebook? Ooi Ying Nee shares how your friends without children might really feel about this.
The Bugaboo collaborations are always exciting and often have a high wantability factor. The brand’s second collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation is no exception.
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