From a bump to a baby in your arms, here is why you should keep a pregnancy journal Pregnancy is an exhausting emotional roller coaster ride for many expectant mothers. From the moment the pregnancy test comes back positive to the time the baby makes their arrival –...

Why do we need a bedtime routine? Bedtime routines are great for many reasons. They help our children wind down before bedtime. They signal to our baby that it’s time to sleep. They even help our bodies begin producing sleep-inducing hormones. Children thrive on...

With summer on our doorstep, everyone has been eagerly awaiting to soak up the sun, peel off the layers of clothing, and spend time in the outdoors having a picnic or braai and dipping into the pool for a cool-down. Before we do, do we know how to adequately protect...

The warmer season of spring is usually a welcome change for families, with cooler temps giving way to calmer days spent outdoors in the sunshine. But when spring is in the air, so are irritating plant particles — and these can cause havoc with little ones' noses....

Everyone is concerned about their skin care, especially in winter and of course, let’s not forget the most delicate creatures among us, babies. As the weather changes it is important to make the necessary changes to your baby’s skincare routine. Things like dry indoor...

What is cradle cap? If your baby's scalp has flaky, dry skin that looks like dandruff, or thick, oily, yellowish or brown scaling or crusting patches, it's probably cradle cap. Doctors call it infantile seborrheic dermatitis. It’s very common in infants, but it's...

How to massage your baby – an ideal bedtime routine: Routines are good. Routines are effective. Routines are adaptive. Routines are beneficial to the child/ children and the mother/ parents. As a rule of thumb, most parents should use structured routines with their...

You’ve probably heard it all... that your baby will outgrow eczema, it will get better soon, or try a certain remedy, or try that remedy. "No really, THIS WILL WORK - it worked for my baby!" You’ve probably tried it all  -  medication, allergen free clothing and...

  Pregnancy While your baby is in your tummy, your maternal instincts kick in with every movement they make, you automatically rub your tummy. Almost as though saying, hi to your little one, letting him know that mom is here. As your little one grows, the skin...

As new parents, you're no doubt feeling overwhelmed and out of sorts. How do you really know when Baby should eat? And when do you put your little one down for a nap? Establishing schedules can help. Here's how to establish a peaceful and effective routine for you and...

How to protect your little ones sensitive skin and the heat gets intense!   The warm weather beckons. While summer fun is likely starting to trickle into conversations in your home, so should another topic: summer safety...especially if you have a baby and...

Many babies and small children are affected by eczema. It may affect up to 20% of babies and at least 70% of people have had hand eczema at some point in their life. Eczema is also called infantile eczema or atopic dermatitis. It shows up as patches of dry, red,...