Wellness

Newborn babies rarely become seriously ill, but they do experience minor ailments from time to time, which can be stressful and worrying for new parents. The good news is that most of these common newborn concerns are mild and can be managed at home with reassurance, observation, and a few practical measures. In this article, I share advice on the most common baby minor ailments seen during the first six weeks of life, as well as simple ways to help manage them.1. VomitingA small amount of vomiting or posseting after feeds is very common in newborn babies. It often looks like more milk than it actually is and is usually nothing to worry about, provided it is not happening frequently or forcefully...

It’s the beginning of the year and so for many of us parents, its back to work. For some moms who have been on maternity leave, this may be the first time you are leaving your baby in the care of another person. Either way, returning to work does bring some stress and concerns about how your baby will survive without you. ✔️Choosing Childcare The most important factor in choosing childcare is whether the person who will care for your baby will be a consistent, caring presence for your baby. These are the factors that you should look for: Is she well trained to look after this age group? Has she had her own children or cared for other kids before? Is she emotionally stable and available to love...

There are many ways to boost your immune system and protect yourself and your family from getting the flu, or minimize the severity of flu symptoms, should you become ill. ✔️Boosting your immune system By taking care of your health, you can ensure that your immune system will react quickly and effectively to fight any flu virus or other bacteria entering the body. A strong immune system reacts in different ways to destroy the invading organisms and prevents the viruses and bacteria from multiplying and causing diseases. In order to ensure that your immune system functions optimally, it is important to eat a healthy balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Nowadays, the food you...