As a parent to a newborn, you need to understand that the common cold and flu are not the only diseases young kids are susceptible to. Your infant is vulnerable to a whole host of common diseases, some of which you have probably never heard of. Bear in mind that paediatrics is a collaborative effort…
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A big thank you to auntie Saw Kim (#1035) as nanny to our new born. She works tirelessly in taking care my baby and make sure everything at home run smoothly – making sure both baby and mummy are well fed. She is also a great cook and she remembered me and my hubby’s favourite food.…
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As a new mom, you should know that your newborn’s sleep patterns are completely different from yours. It may seem that only after a couple of hours after you’ve finally put your baby to sleep, he or she is awake and demanding your attention, much to your frustration. Sleeping throughout the night is what we…
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In past generations, families used to help each other following the arrival of a newborn. Aunts brought home-produced casseroles and helped with the house chores while grandma knitted a blanket and sweater for the newborn. These days, families are living far off from each other, and the support that was afforded to new moms isn’t…
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When you give birth to a newborn and you have older children at home, it can seem impossible to have everyone bathed and fed, and still spend quality time with each one of them. You’ll certainly spend a lot of time nursing your newborn because he or she will be wholly dependent on you, from…
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Pregnancy may seem like one never-ending task of doing whatever you can to keep the baby healthy, and after childbirth, that chore quadruples in magnitude. It’s obvious that babies are extremely high-maintenance since they are entirely dependent on their parents. For instance, babies need their parents to clean them up after every trip to the…
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Your baby’s skin should be kept clean at all times as it is crucial to his or her health. To this objective, bathing is the best way to keep your newborn’s skin clean and healthy. If you have never bathed a baby, you might be nervous and worried that you may do something wrong. Don’t…
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New moms will agree that the first time they hear their baby crying is an exciting experience. This is because it signifies that the baby has entered the world fit and with healthy lungs. However, as the weeks pass, this excitement soon turns into stress and frustration. You will learn that newborns cry a lot.…
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