by Emmanuel Eshun | Jul 28, 2021 | 2-5 Months, New mum, Newborn, Trimester 1
If you’re heavily pregnant and shopping, you wouldn’t be alone in thinking ‘do I really need all this stuff? And while there are some essentials (like nappies, there are also a lot of other baby-related products that you most definitely don’t need. We’re here to help...
by Emmanuel Eshun | Nov 25, 2020 | 2-5 Months, Newborn
Coming into the world is an adventure for babies because it is something new and quite different from the warm cocoon atmosphere they are used to when they were in the womb. The unfamiliar place they find themselves is different and the only means of communicating...
by Emmanuel Eshun | Nov 25, 2020 | 2-5 Months, 6-12 Months, New mum, Newborn
Newborn babies’ skins are quite tender and sensitive hence really need all the extra care and protection. Babies are born with a gentle and fragile skin which is coated with a wax-like matter called vernix. New parents are often concerned with their baby’s skin, which...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 12+ Months, 6-12 Months
Happy first birthday! Your baby’s 12th month brings lots more activity, exploration and excitement. He’s communicating and interacting more than ever. Growing and developing These days your baby loves moving around. If he’s not already walking, he’ll definitely...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 6-12 Months
Your baby’s personality is really developing now. Look out for first words, exploring and a few temper tantrums too. Growing and developing Your baby can now understand (but not necessarily follow) instructions like “no”. She’s started to form words too – listen out...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 6-12 Months
Your baby might be starting to wobble their way from standing to walking this month. Read about this and other 10-month milestones. Growing and developing If your baby is very mobile, she’ll be pulling herself up and cruising round the room using the furniture to grab...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 6-12 Months
Your baby’s understanding of the world is growing day by day. Here are some of the changes you might see this month. Growing and developing Your baby is likely to be getting more mobile, using whatever method works for him – crawling, bottom shuffling or commando...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 6-12 Months
By month 8 your baby will be surprising you with the rate at which she picks up new skills and new behaviours. Growing and developing Babies develop their moving and talking skills at different rates – but they are all curious about the world. At this stage, many...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 6-12 Months
The seventh month can be a mixture of frustration for a baby who can’t quite move where they want to go and excitement as they discover new things. Growing and developing At 7 months your baby will know what he wants but won’t have the motor skills – the mobility and...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 6-12 Months
Major milestones now your baby is half-way through their first year Growing and developing. Your baby may be starting to sit up on her own now. If she’s doing this, surround her with cushions and keep a careful watch for when she topples over. Not all babies sit up at...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 2-5 Months
Some aspects of your baby’s development are beginning to escalate rapidly – he may even begin to respond to his name, which makes month 5 an exciting time for parents. Growing and developing Starting to be able to sit up by himself for a few moments is an...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 2-5 Months
One of the joys of your baby at 4 months is her increasing awareness of the world around her. That brings about other interesting development milestones too. Growing and developing Your baby’s arms and legs are likely to be a lot more active and stronger....
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | Trimester 1
What to expect from your 3-month-old: development milestones, plus feeding and sleeping and playing. Growing and developing Your baby’s personality starts shining through at 3 months. They’ll be much more attentive when awake and able to communicate with you...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 2-5 Months
You’ll be getting to know your baby better now he’s not a newborn any more – and soon you’ll enjoy his first smile. Growing and developing Your baby will be doing lots of kicking and wriggling, and at 5 weeks or so, he may start trying to lift his head when he’s lying...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | Newborn
At last, your new baby’s here and you’re starting to get to know the little person you’ve been carrying for 9 months. Here’s what to expect in the first 4 weeks of your newborn’s life. Growing and developing Your baby will be born with several reflexes: she’ll grip...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
Curious about the sex of your baby? Have fun guessing with these old wives’ tales from around the world… Baby myth 1: It’s all in the stomach shape In Indonesia, it’s said that if your stomach sticks out, the baby is a boy. If it’s flat, then it’s a girl. There are...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 2-5 Months, 6-12 Months, Newborn
Milk rash or Atopic Dermatitis is shown in the form of red spots on your baby’s cheeks. Because it is called as milk rash, many people think it is a skin disorder caused by breastfeeding . In fact , milk rash is not caused by breastfeeding. Milk rash is...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | New mum, Newborn
Your baby’s hair will change a lot during her first year so you have to make sure you look after it. How to Care for his hair and scalp Both the hair and scalp are sensitive and prone to dryness and breakage. Babies are born with fine and soft hair called Vellus hair....
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | Newborn
A newborn baby’s skin is very soft and delicate. Here’s how to take good care of it in the first few months. Your baby’s skin is continually changing during the first part of his life, and 1 in 3 babies have some kind of skin sensitivity before the age of 3. Here’s...
by Dayo Adefila | May 11, 2020 | 12+ Months, 2-5 Months, 6-12 Months, Newborn
Your baby puts a lot of things in his mouth. It’s showing curiosity and an important way for him to learn. But it is also an easy way for germs and bacteria to cause illness. So you need to make sure your baby’s mouth is clean and protected. The importance of cleaning...
