When our first son was born, I already knew the importance of tummy time – it strengthens the baby’s arms, chest, and core muscles, prepares the baby for sitting and crawling and help prevent flat head syndrome. I just didn’t know it should start as soon as babies are born! I remember when we took EthanContinue reading
Becoming a mum has been one of my biggest wishes since before I even started dating or dreamed of getting married. Getting in the role of Matthew’s mum has certainly helped me grow in more ways I could have possibly imagined – one of them was increasing my low pain tolerance.
Prior to becoming a mum, you prepare yourself for the childbirth experience, the supplies your baby would need on a daily basis, and the frequent sleepless nights. The last may fall hard on some of us, but not more than the fact some babies require you to hold them all the time. The reason forContinue reading
When you are a new mum, nothing can be more stressful than worrying if you’re producing enough breast milk to keep your baby happy and healthy. Unlike bottle-feeding, where you can tell exactly how much your baby is drinking, with breastfeeding you can’t know how much milk you have and how much your baby isContinue reading
When you’re new to parenthood, there are so many things that cross your mind as you tell yourself you’re not exactly parent-material and you dwell on all the fears. As it’s a beautiful yet challenging experience, it’s natural to feel this way. Now that I’ve had my share of trials and errors, as well asContinue reading
Bathing your baby is not only necessary to keep them clean, but studies have shown that it’s critical for their cognitive and emotional development. During bath time, all the senses that are engaged encourage their brain to really focus. Plus, while there are many sleep aids to help your little one drift off with ease,Continue reading
Before becoming a mum of two, I was a person who was always spending the days in anxiety without any apparent reason. I was known among my family and friends as the overthinker, playing out various scenarios in my mind of how situations could unravel – in other words, stressing out over problems that didn’tContinue reading
As a new expecting parent, you might be wondering do I need a diaper bag? The straight answer to this question is, YES! A diaper bag is, without a doubt, one of the most important baby essentials that you should not forget to buy. For the next few years of your life, your nappy bag willContinue reading
It’s on every new parent’s wish list – more sleep! Sleep deprivation is probably the most common thing among new parents. According to research, parents lose around 50 hours of sleep in the first year of their child’s life! If you are one of them, you may be desperate to know how to get yourContinue reading
One of the truths of becoming a new mum is that what you receive from family and friends might be beautifully wrapped and nice-looking, but most of the time it’s not practical, it’s not needed and it certainly doesn’t help any mum through the sleep-deprived tears at 2 am. In the early stages, the bestContinue reading
