Babies

As you near your delivery date, you come across numerous wives tales on how to increase your chances of normal birth. You hear some children exit the womb still encased in a water bubble! Which makes you wonder: what is a mermaid birth, and how is it even possible? Also known as a veiled birth […]

A baby comes with a lot of firsts. Most are anticipated, but some cause anxiety for new parents. And cutting an infant’s nails falls into the latter. Most babies are fussy and rarely sit still, making it arduous to use baby scissors or clippers. Luckily, there’s a viable solution- an emery board. But, do you

It’s only natural that you want to take the best care of your baby, doing your all to keep them safe. If your tot suffers what’s known as GERD, you’ll have to iron out a few misconceptions or myths surrounding sleeping positions. In this article, I explain what I do when my gastroesophageal reflux baby

Interracial kids inherit the best, and worst of what their diverse cauldron of heritage has to offer. That’s a fact that hits most mums of mixed-race children when they realize they have a ‘ginger’ on their hands soon after delivery. But can a biracial child have red hair, or does it only appear fiery in

We’ve all been there at some point in our mothering journey, that moment when our baby just won’t sleep in the crib. It doesn’t matter how much soothing you put into it, lullabies or backrubs; nothing gives. So, you ask: Can I lay in the crib with my baby in such a case?  Unfortunately, not.

As a mother, you might find toddlers’ shoes so tempting to buy, but hold on for a minute. Should toddlers wear shoes indoors? It is prudent to consider what experts say about having toddlers wear shoes indoors to answer this question.  The answer is a no. A research finding published in NCBI found that walking

Unrestricted diversity brings out the best of nature, especially for kids born of multiracial heritage. Inherited genetics are expressed through skin and hair color, which aren’t well defined when a baby is born. So when do biracial babies hair change in tone and texture? Most biracial babies are born with soft, straight hair that curls

Multiracial looks are an age-old conundrum but usually boils down to dominance’s mixed heritage and genetic facets. A baby born half one race and half, or quarter and so on of the other, comes out with their unique appearance, except maybe to their siblings. So, can a biracial child have straight hair instead of curly

As the baby grows, you will be left with much more than just ill-fitting clothes. One thing you’re sure to notice is the half-full bottle of diaper rash cream. But does diaper rash cream expire, or can you save it for when the next baby comes along? Diaper rash creams typically contain components that, unfortunately,

Your little bundle of joy arrives ten fingers, ten toes, two beautiful eyes. And then you notice it – there’s a tooth in your newborn’s mouth! It is a natural part of development for babies to grow teeth during the first year of life. But what is the ‘baby born with teeth meaning’ in today’s