One medical condition most newborns encounter is jaundice, the yellowing of the skin and eyes. It usually occurs after the first 24 hours of birth and will last up to two weeks or more (if you notice that it doesn't go away by week two, consult with your baby's doctor). This happens when your baby's bilirubin levels are high and the liver is unable to pass it from the body. Bilirubin is a substance created from the breakdown of red blood cells, which is important that it is excreted by the liver through feces. If it is unable to leave the body and your bilirubin levels rise, it can lead to … [Read more...]
What is RSV in Infants and Children?
As a parent, we never know what health concerns our babies and children may encounter. Which is why it is important for us to educate ourselves on major illnesses that are life-threatening - especially in infants and children. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for details. When I had my daughter 17 months ago, I knew I'd be the cautious mom who wouldn't take her baby out on cold days, go to the park often (although it was tempting), or go to any crowded places that was the recipe for catching infections. Call me the "scaredy" mom but I felt the need to take … [Read more...]
Does My Baby Need to Wear Shoes?
A few months ago, I came across a dilemma. My daughter was 6 months old at that time and every time we stepped out of the house, I would try to have her wear a pair of shoes. However, most days I don't have her wear any and I used to wonder if it reflected badly on me as a Mama - perhaps my baby's feet was uncomfortable or other parents might wonder why I didn't put any shoes on her. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclaimer for details. It wasn't until I started questioning myself if babies even needed shoes at all that I started looking for answers. Surprisingly, here's … [Read more...]
The Pregnant Mom’s Eating Guide for Sushi
Sushi has always been one of my favorite foods to eat. The yummy California roll, wrapped with cucumbers, avocado, and crab imitation? Or the amazing Volcano roll that is deep-fried and filled with cream cheese, avocado, and crab? What about the spicy tuna roll, beautifully wrapped around the seaweed with a hint of spicy mayo? Yum. Can I just say that everything I just mentioned spells, D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S?! But wait. Now that I'm pregnant, is it still safe to eat sushi? Here's one of the most common questions pregnant Moms ask when they have a craving for sushi (including me). This post may … [Read more...]
Just Another Hospital Bag Checklist
If you're pregnant and preparing for labor, you might realize soon enough that there are tons of free checklists for expecting Moms out there - especially for the hospital bag. There are many "Ultimate" checklists buzzing around the internet and several other "Best" checklists swimming among the cracks of search engines (such as Google). The thing is, there IS NO perfect checklist for you out there because the checklist you want should be the one that caters to YOUR NEEDS. But what if you don't know what you need? Easy. Just pack everything! - not. But really, carry items you think you … [Read more...]