Jul29
Infant feeding at the same time as texting or using a computer may be tempting for mothers, but one mum has described how her baby resents her taking her attention away from him.
Writing for Babble, Naomi Aytur said she nurses her son and has now become so comfortable doing so that she can multitask.
Jul28
Infant feeding with solid foods including eggs, fish and wheat may be an issue that worries parents, but one expert has explained that introducing this kind of diet to kids early on could reduce the risk of them suffering allergies.
Speaking to the Philippine Daily Enquirer, division head of paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology at Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich Professor Sibylle Kaletzko explained that little ones need to build up a tolerance to what they consume.
Jul27
Baby care can be expensive, particularly if a professional is required to look after infants while parents are away, but one expert has advised that cutting costs elsewhere in the household could reduce the financial burden.
Andrew Hagger, spokesman for Moneynet.co.uk, explained that the easiest way to afford outgoings connected with children, which may include nappy changing organisers and baby feeding products, is to find cheaper deals on other needs.
Jul26
Baby bathing presents a good opportunity for little ones to engage in creative play, one expert has said.
Dr Janine Spencer, a development psychologist at Brunel University, explained that allowing kids to be creative with how they entertain themselves can improve their academic achievement later in life.