The author shared how she struggled to connect with her newborn daughter and how off guard she was caught by this.

The chemicals could pass from one generation to next, meaning they could linger in the population for a long time.

A study estimated bottle-fed babies around the world consume, on average, more than 1.5 million microplastic particles a day. The shaking and heating involved with formula preparation promotes the microplastics’ release. It’s unclear how microplastic consumption affects human health long term, but the study brings more urgency to finding out […]

The pandemic can increase postpartum stress and anxiety because the usual support networks are unavailable. One new mum told Insider the hardest part “has just been not having anyone to help us.” Others worried about running low on baby supplies or having to video-conference with pediatricians. Sarah Verbiest of the […]

When nurses at a Bangkok hospital found out that two mothers were taking their babies home using public transportation, they wanted to find a way to protect them from the coronavirus while travelling. The nurses handcrafted two tiny plastic masks for the babies. Typically, only children who are 2 or […]

Photographer Mandy Penn is a huge fan of the iconic sitcom “Friends.” So when her close friend, another “Friends” fanatic, gave birth to two twin girls, it was no surprise they decided to do a newborn photo shoot paying homage to the show. Penn pulled together all the details, including […]

A newborn baby has reportedly become the world’s youngest person to test positive for the novel coronavirus. The baby’s mother – unaware that she had the virus – was rushed to hospital in London with suspected pneumonia a few days ago, the Sun reported. Whether the baby contracted the virus […]

Iodine is crucial to the creation of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism and cell function. Though not getting enough iodine can lead to weight gain and hypothyroidism, many people who eat a traditional American diet get sufficient iodine from sources like iodized salt. However, pregnant women and young children need […]

Congenital heart disease occurs when a baby’s heart or blood vessels develop in abnormal ways in the womb. Some of the symptoms of congenital heart disease include blue blotches of skin at birth, abnormal heart murmurs, and delays in developmental milestones. There is no cure for congenital heart disease, and […]

You can begin sleep training your baby about four to six months after birth. There are a number of different sleep training methods listed below including graduated extinction and the cry-it-out method. Sufficient sleep is important for cognitive development, mood regulation, and behaviour but not every baby needs to be […]

A swaddled newborn is 33% less likely to suffer from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than an unwrapped, back-sleeping baby. Swaddling can be used until your baby is able to roll over on their own, which usually happens after about four to six months. Swaddling a newborn can provide your […]

Eye contact is very important for a child’s brain, social, and emotional development. It’s one of the key ways we make connections with other human beings. Babies can make eye contact almost immediately after birth. Newborns will be especially attracted to a few specific things, like the colour red and […]

The hormone progesterone triggers the production of early milk during pregnancy, while the hormone prolactin is responsible for the production of mature milk after your baby is born. Milk is produced and stored in the breasts by little cavities in the breast tissue called mammary alveoli. Fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and […]

Your newborn is likely crying because they want one of their basic needs met. Babies typically cry as much as two to three hours per day, and their crying should peak around six to eight weeks after birth. However, if your newborn is crying more than three hours each day, […]

Babies may seem pretty helpless when you first bring them home, but in just a few months they will be smiling and chuckling. By four months of age, their brains will be developed enough that they can copy your facial expressions. At the end of six months, they can recognise […]

Babies can lift their head during the first few months of life, but they have very little control, which is why parents are instructed to support the baby’s neck early on. Babies develop muscles and strengthen them starting from their head down to their toes. Tummy time is the perfect […]

Most kids will give up thumb sucking between the ages of two and four-years-old. Thumb sucking is mostly harmless unless it goes on for multiple years past the age of five. Prolonged thumb sucking can cause dental issues such as misaligned teeth. Being positive and providing support is crucial to […]