A bottle warmer has been known as an easy way to warm up a cold or chilled baby bottle - whether it is infant formula or breast milk - that was stored in refrigeration. More importantly, its main purpose was to turn zombie nights for parents into a more simpler process - perhaps when your baby is asking for a bottle NOW. So what do you do when your baby is crying and you're trying your best to beat the cries? You find a quick and simple solution to warming the bottle, right? But what if you're one of the parents who actually wants to save money on a bottle warmer? Do you actually need one? … [Read more...]
What to Expect at Your Baby’s First Doctor Visit
You just had your newborn and your baby's first doctor visit is coming up - what should you expect? For first-time parents, this is a common question to come across. Newborns usually have their first doctor visit 48-72 hours after birth. Everything is new to you and learning how to care for your newborn is a work in progress. Not to mention that you've just went through labor, worrying about doctor visits is the last thing you want on your mind. Fortunately, reading this post is the first step to a worry-free doctor visit and you'll be glad you read it! This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...]
How I Removed Jaundice in My Newborn Baby
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...]