Optimizing Your Baby's Jaw Palate & Tongue Development Want to give your baby the best start in life? In this video, we’ll explore how to support optimal development of your baby’s jaw, palate, and tongue- critical foundations for breathing, feeding, speech, and long-term oral health. Whether you're a new parent, [...]
Choosing Childcare Some parents prefer to leave their little ones at home with an experienced nanny, while others like the idea of a daycare. The best choice will be what feels right for your family. Here are some tips for making the transition easier when you go back to [...]
Middle Ear Infections In Little Ones Ears are self-cleaning and if there is a discharge, this needs further investigation. Cotton buds should only be used to clean the outer ear shell and not the ear canal. Ear infections are often linked to teething and allergies which, if treated, often resolve [...]
Thrifty Toys You Can Make At Home There’s no denying that children can be expensive! Of course, there are some things you have to buy, but have you considered saving money on toys by making your own at home? Not only is this financially savvy, but reusing some items, [...]
Keeping Little Ones Busy During COVID-19 School Closures 10 entertaining and educational activities for children stuck at home Lockdown, isolation and quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic don’t need to mean boredom. There are many simple, inexpensive ways to keep small children entertained and engaged at home. Here are our [...]
Encouraging Imagination The land of make-believe Not only is imaginative play a lot fun, but it is particularly important for your child’s emotional, social and intellectual development. For many people, creative play is the mark of a good childhood, but creativity is also an essential cognitive skill that [...]
Cough Cures Cough Catalogue There are five main types of cough: 1. Loose or productive cough: You can hear mucus in Baby’s airways and Baby coughs or vomits up mucus. 2. Dry or non-productive cough: Baby coughs up very little or no mucus and you can’t hear mucus in the [...]
Fever In Babies And Children The normal body temperature for a baby or child is the same as for an adult: 36–37 °C. Feeling Baby’s forehead will give you an indication of whether or not Baby is warmer than usual, but you should always use a thermometer to get [...]
Daycare, or day hospital? ‘Daycare disease’ needs no explaining – every parent with a little one in crèche can relate! It’s a well-known fact that when a baby or toddler is cared for in a crèche or similar group facility, she is more prone to becoming ill often. When [...]
Curing Constipation In Toddlers Just like with babies, the biggest cause of constipation in toddlers (and older children and adults too) is diet. Here are some dietary adjustments you should make to help prevent constipation in your toddler: Give your tot 3–5 pieces of fresh fruit per day – [...]
