Monthly Archives: February 2024

Poor sleep is a common challenge for new moms since baby won't sleep through the night. It's important to mention that it is normal for newborns to stay awake and more active at night as they are yet to differentiate between night and day. As baby grows (from 2-3months), they can start learning how to sleep longer at night Few Reasons Babies Find It Difficult To Sleep: As earlier mentioned, newborns are unable to differentiate night from day Excess gas in the tummy (see video on how to handle excess gas in newborn) Hunger Wet diapers Hot weather Baby may be ill Ways You Can improve Baby's Sleep: From 2-3months of age, start taking note of your baby's sleep pattern and work around it. Avoid imposing your own routine on your baby as this can lead to...

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Acne in newborns is quite a common condition. Although it is harmless in most cases but it can also be a sign of other medical condtions. In most cases, it is harmless and will usually resolve on its own. It's usually not painful or itchy Acne in newborns occur as a result of baby's exposure to pregnancy hormones and after delivery as these hormones wears off the acne will usually resolve on its own What you can do as a parent; Keep baby's skin clean; warm water and fragrance-free soaps are recommended Gently dab baby's skin with a soft towel after bath Avoid scrubbing the skin with a sponge or towel Avoid popping or squeezing the acne Avoid harsh products on baby's skin Avoid using acne products that are used in adults Lotions may worsen the acne so you...

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Tummy size after delivery is a common cause of worry amongst new moms and a major cause of this is societal expectations but its important every new mom isn't under any kind of pressure because our bodies are different and the rate of recovery  after childbirth will be different for every woman. Due to stretching of the muscles around the tummy  during pregnancy, what the tummy needs is support which is where wrapping the tummy after delivery comes in. Wrapping the tummy and drinking  hot water after delivery with the motive of having a flat tummy just  after having a baby can leave you disappointed because in most cases, having your tummy back will not be an instant process. In fact, if the tummy is tied or wrapped wrongly, it can prevent the tummy from even reducing. The...

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