At about 4 months and 6 months, when babies begin to eat solids, parents wonder how to sweeten their baby’s food either by adding sugar, salt, or honey. Babies are born with a sensitive sense of taste. They naturally prefer sweet and resist bitter tastes, but taste preferences develop and evolve over time for a […]
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Baby formula and baby milk are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences. Baby formula is a manufactured food with the intention to mimic the composition of human breast milk and provide a balanced combination of essential nutrients to babies who are not breastfed. They contain an appropriate quantity of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins,
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Teeth are formed fully before the birth of a child, but they are buried below the gums. Most babies teeth appear between age four and six months. Teething is a milestone that comes with pure excitement and, in some cases, rough experiences. Baby teeth appear in pairs, the bottom canine and the upper canine. Most
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Tummy time encourages babies to build strong muscles in their upper body. Head control is achieved faster with tummy time. Tummy time helps babies learn to push up, roll over, crawl, and eventually stand up. This can begin as soon as your baby is home; skin-to-skin moments are great for tummy time. Two to three
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Breastfeeding a newborn may seem easy until you try. Here are some tips to make it a lot easier. Newborn breastfeeding requires patience because it takes a lot of time. Take a position that won’t leave your body aching. Use pillows to support your back, neck and arm. Foot stools come in a very handy
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During pregnancy, the baby survived by reason of the nourishment and oxygen transferred from the placenta via the umbilical cord. It is attached to the baby through an opening in the abdomen. At birth, the baby can breathe on his own and get nourishment from feeding, a sign that the umbilical cord is due to
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Before introducing solid foods to your baby, there are signs to prove readiness. Until then, breastmilk or formula provides all the nutrients the baby needs. Babies are yet to develop skills such as swallowing and solid food digestion until they are at least four (4) months old. The World Health Organization (WHO), however, recommends six
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