Magazine with useful tips for parents
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, premature birth and your baby having a low birthweight. It can also affect your baby after they’re born. Drinking during pregnancy can cause your baby to develop a serious condition called foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Is OK to have a glass of wine when pregnant? …
How to Feed Watermelon to a Baby Cut the watermelon into small pieces. Remove all the seeds to prevent choking. Seat your baby in an upright position. Mash the watermelon into a pulp, and spoon-feed it to your baby. If your baby is old enough, you can offer diced watermelon as finger food to your …
But shun soft cheese like brie or feta — they can contain Listeria, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning — and stay away from string cheese and cheese sticks unless you cut it up into smaller pieces (otherwise, he could bite off more than he can gum). What age can babies eat string cheese? …
Some researchers suggest that it only appears that breastfeeding is responsible for the increase in intelligence and problem-solving skills, but that’s not the case. Instead, the reason breastfed children do better is because they are more likely to grow up in an environment that supports cognitive development. Do breastfed babies have a higher IQ? In …
16 to 30 ounces of formula or milk over 24 hours (or three to five nursing sessions a day) Around 1/4 to 1/2 cup each of grains, fruit and veggies twice a day. Around 1/4 to 1/2 cup of dairy foods a day. Around 1/4 to 1/2 cup of protein-packed foods a day. How many …
The key is to aim to start introducing finger foods at around six months. Though they may not actually grasp the concept until about 7 ½ months, introducing finger foods earlier will get them used to the idea. How do I introduce finger foods to my baby? Introducing Finger Foods Start with menu items like …
When can babies eat peaches? Fresh peaches may be introduced as soon as your baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age. Can I give peach to my 7 month old? Many pediatricians recommend that babies may begin to eat Peaches anywhere from 4 to 6 (six) months old. …
Slice raw beefsteak or roma tomatoes into large wedges for your baby to palm and gum. If you choose to leave the skin on, remove any pieces that start to fall off while your baby is eating. And if the fruit is a little slippery, try rolling it in baby cereal to make the pieces …
Most moms will tell you that the first and last months of pregnancy are the hardest. The first eight to 12 weeks can certainly present some debilitating symptoms: morning sickness and nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, and fatigue so strong it sentences you to the couch for days. Which is the toughest month in pregnancy? …
One reason your baby cries during diaper change is because he’s not used to being on his back. Maybe he’s used to sitting on your lap or in a stroller, or being carried around. So much so that lying down for a diaper change feels strange. That’s why, several times a day, place him on …