Is Your Newborn Not Pooping But Passing Gas? What Should You Do?

newborn not pooping but passing gas

What is a normal pooping routine for a newborn? You are probably pooping once daily and considering that your newborn baby should do the same. Well, if he does, it’s ideal. But it is not the case most of the time.   The pooping routine in babies is highly variable and depends on the feed […]

Baby Poop Smells Like Vinegar – Why Does It Happen?

babies poop smells like vinegar

You change your baby’s diaper one day and notice a strange acidic odor, like vinegar or sour cream! Apart from that horrible smell putting you off, you immediately wonder if your baby is okay? Hold tight as we provide you insight into changes in babies’ poop, what these changes signify, and what is causing that […]

Mammogram while breastfeeding! What to expect?

screening mammogram while breastfeeding

Mammogram while breastfeeding: Is it safe? Mammography is a technique that uses minimal radiations to draw an image of your breasts. Since the radiations are in the minimal quantity you can get a mammogram while breastfeeding as well as during pregnancy without any risk. However, it is hard to read a mammogram of a breastfeeding […]

Toddler Foot Pain. What Are The Causes and Remedies?

bottom of my childs foot hurt

hToddler foot pain can be a troublesome issue to deal with when it comes to parenting. Majority of the toddler foot pain cases are mild and go away on their own. But some of them, if gone undiagnosed, can cause genuine problems. Your child may often come to with a complaint of aching heel or […]

Why Do Babies Shake Their Heads? Is It Normal?

baby shakes head side to side

First-time parents usually get worried when their child starts doing something unusual. During the first twelve months of their life, babies reach various developmental milestones. Most parents who are unfamiliar with these early changes related to reflexes and motor skills become anxious. Headbanging or head shaking is common in growing babies. These jerky movements show […]

Shingles Around Babies – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Shingles around babies

Much similar to chickenpox, shingles is a viral infection that can be a cause of great distress. Before we delve into the subject of shingles around babies, let us explain what exactly the condition is. Shingles, also termed as herpes and herpes zoster is caused by the virus known as the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This […]

A Guide to Using Essential Oils for Teething Babies and Infants

Essential Oils for Teething Babies and Infants

The process of teething is a distressing one for both the baby and the parents. The regular tantrums completely throw off the home’s environment and are also worrisome for the parents. Doctors have not come up with a way to completely eliminate the pain as of yet. However, there are some steps that can be […]

Smoking and Breastfeeding – Is It Safe To Breastfeed While Smoking?

smoking and breastfeeding

Do smoking and breastfeeding fit in the same sentence? Yup, you may have asked yourself this question. If you are an active smoker and wish to breastfeed your baby. Well, look no further as we answer all your queries about smoking and breastfeeding. Smoking Mums and Mums to be! It’s no surprise that approximately 10% […]

Sugared Water for Baby Constipation – Is it Safe? Does it Work?

sugared water for baby constipation

Sugared water for baby constipation? Yup, you will risk trying any home remedy to make sure your baby is pooping. And is relieved of that nasty constipation! But is sugar water for baby constipation really effective? Let’s find out about all the things that help soothe your babies’ tummy. And stuff that you should avoid! […]

Broken Skin Diaper Rash In Babies – Causes and Remedies

Broken skin diaper rash

Wait. What? I am going to the bed after the so hectic and tiring day and this is what I am getting? – a broken skin diaper rash and crying spells of my baby. I never thought why my baby is restless at nights, and more often all day long. Moreover, he is distressed and […]