Parenting Tips

Ahhh, breastfeeding. That most natural thing that many moms like to hate. At least to begin with. We all know that breastfeeding is the most natural feeding method known. It’s how you were fed when you were a baby and it’s how your mama was fed. Yet, there are still many women out there who […]

A new year means for many families that a new beginning is just around the corner – school. If you’re wondering how to cope with the first day of school – both for you as a parent and for your kids, then read on, as we have asked the experts for their top tips…  How

It’s the most wonderful time of the year unless of course, you’re a stressed parent wondering how to survive your baby’s first Christmas!  The predictable routine goes out the window, replaced by extra trips to the supermarket, catch-ups with friends (who want baby cuddles!) and well-meaning family members all wanting their special Christmas moment with

My child doesn’t exactly sleep like a baby. He’s constantly flailing. Is there something wrong? How can I help my little one to sleep better?  Newborns have developmental periods which they go through when they are sleeping. During the first weeks, they need plenty of sleep to adapt and get strong in their new outside

Having a baby girl is a blessing that brings an abundance of happiness and joy to parents. Girls are known to be loving, curious and warm and they can fill an empty house with beauty and laughter (and also screeching, and screaming, this is reality after all). They teach their mom and dad about the

How to conceive a baby girl: Are you one of the many parents who are longing to have a baby girl? Maybe you already have enough boys and want to experience the balance of parenting a girl too.  There are lots of claims and theories made on the internet that you can influence the possibilities

How to conceive a baby boy: Can you choose your baby’s gender? If you’re a parent already or hopeful of conceiving soon and you are longing to have a baby boy, welcome! You are in the right place. We have dedicated this blog to the myths and theories of choosing to have a baby boy.

There are no ultimate guides on how to prepare dads for a baby. Having a new baby in the clan is very challenging, not just for mothers but also for fathers who also now need to put their child’s needs before their own.  While some sacrifices do need to be made, being a dad can

How to prepare for a new baby the right way. I enjoyed my last trimester of pregnancy, maybe because I was totally prepared for my baby’s arrival. I had prepared everything my little one and I needed ahead of the due date, just in case I started feeling early contractions and we received our bub

Are you ready to learn how to swaddle a baby? Excellent! Because we have a step-by-step guide for you to follow here. If you have been to a hospital nursery before, you might have noticed how neatly babies are wrapped in their new blankets like small gift packages with only their tiny heads poking out.

What are the benefits of breastfeeding? To breastfeed or use a bottle is one of the big decisions all new mothers face, and until your first baby arrives, you will never understand what breastfeeding feels like. Furthermore, even for mothers who have breastfed their first baby, the experience is not certainly the same for subsequent