Motherhood comes with many responsibilities and demands you strike a balance between your newborn and husband. The myth that loving your baby means being there for him without fail is outdated. As a new mum, you cannot take care of your baby when you are burnt out. You need to make some time for yourself…
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As a new mum, the bond between you and your baby extends beyond the pregnancy to the confinement period. Whether you are going for a picnic, stroll, holiday or just a short trip with your baby, you will realise the need to diligently plan and prepare everything your baby needs in their nappy bag. At…
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While pregnancy can seem the most tiring months for a mother, the confinement period marks the peak of this fatigue. Now that you are a mother, you have to divide your attention across your family, the newborn and yourself. Besides being your recovery time, your confinement period offers an opportunity for you to rest and…
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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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