Breast Feeding is the normal way of providing your baby with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Almost all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have the right information, the health care system and the support of their family. Colostrum, the yellowish, sticky breast milk produced at the end of pregnancy, is recommended by WHO as the...
HOW TO HELP YOUR BABY TO CRAWL
Tummy time.
From the start, give your baby tummy time long before your baby's ready to crawl. Placing your baby on his tummy and playing with him while he’s awake and alert for several minutes a few times a day will help to develop muscles that he needs to crawl.
Incentives to move.
The best and...
Most newborns sleep anywhere from 2-4 hours at a time. So the number of naps your baby takes in a day depends on his age and how long he’s been napping for. As your baby gets older (about 6 to 8 weeks), their naps will combine into fewer, but longer naps, per day.
Don’t forget to catch a wink when...
There are three basic ways to burp a baby, It’s best to try all three to see which one gets the job done best for your baby.
1.On your shoulder:
Hold your baby firmly against your shoulder. Support her bottom with one hand, gently pat or rub her back with...
A good burp during and after feedings can calm fussiness. Here are tips to help your baby burp.
Tips on Burping Baby
Always keep a burping towel or bib between your clothes and the baby’s mouth, this will help protect your clothes.
Keep a cloth or bib handy in case baby spits up.
A gentle pator rub on the baby’s back may...
DIAPER CHANGE
This is something you’ll be doing a lot! This section will guide you step by step on getting to grips with diaper change, and also advice you on protection against diaper rash and it’s causes.
Changing your baby’s diaper is a very important skill that you would want to learn straight away. It’s part of your daily routine...
You can introduce solid foods to your baby at the age of 6 months. Until then, breast milk or formula provides all the necessary nourishment. Please consult your paediatrician before introducing solid foods to your baby.
Feeding problems may happen when you start your baby on solid food. As new eaters get the hang of dealing with solids, gagging, puking,...
To begin with you may find it easier to use a baby bath seat, with a rubber mat or a sponge bath base. Just place your baby bath seat as it is, in the sink or place it on the rubber or sponge mat over your bathroom counter.
Never leave your baby alone in the bath, not even for a...
It's up to you how often you give your baby a bath. Some babies love being in the water and giving your baby a warm bath can become a fun and relaxing routine.
It’s not important to give your baby a bath every day. If your baby is newborn, a bath two or three times a week is enough to...
