Category : Parenting : Health & Medical

Post-natal Rituals

Parenting
It's day three after giving birth to my daughter Alana. With my newborn tucked up in a sling and under-eye bags the size of suitcases, I am in a supermarket wondering what to get for dinner. Thousands of miles away in Malaysia (my dad's home country), my cousin, who has also just given bir

How to Make a Muslin Swaddler

Parenting
Swaddling is the act of wrapping an infant securely in a tight blanket for sleeping, especially at night. This provides warmth and security to the baby, keeps the baby from flailing or startling easily and allows the infant to sleep longer. Additionally, it is believed swaddling can help prevent SI

How to Use Desitin

Parenting
Desitin ointment acts as a barrier between a baby's skin and a wet diaper, preventing a mild to severe diaper rash. The ointment should be liberally applied to the entire diaper area, (front and back), and in between the creases of the legs before each diaper change. It is one of the best treatments

Day Care Safety Tips

Parenting
Finding a reliable day care provider can be a challenge, but one of the most important considerations that must be made by parents when selecting day care is the child's safety. Find out what to look for in a day care provider, and what you must teach your child about being safe away from home.