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As a parent, selecting the most suitable toys for your baby can be a daunting task. With countless options available, it's essential to choose toys that promote cognitive development, motor skills, and creativity. In this article, we'll explore how parents can get helpful toys for their babies. Before choosing toys, it's crucial to understand your baby's developmental stage. Here's a brief overview: 0-3 months: Sensory toys with different textures, colors and sounds 4-6 months: Toys that encourage reaching, grasping and shaking 7-9 months: Toys that promote problem-solving and fine motor skills 10-12 months: Toys that encourage crawling, walking and imaginative play Types of Helpful Toys for Babies: 1. Sensory Toys: Textured balls, sensory mats, and teething toys with different textures and colors. 2. Music and Audio Toys: Musical instruments, baby-safe drums, and music players with soothing sounds. 3. Problem-Solving Toys: Stacking cups, shape sorters,...

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Vaginal flatulence or “queefing” is the release of trapped air from the vagina, which can sound like passing gas. It’s very common after childbirth, especially within the first few months postpartum and it’s not caused by actual gas from digestion. Here’s why it happens and what you can do:   Why It Happens After Childbirth 1.Pelvic floor muscles become weak or stretched; During pregnancy and delivery, the pelvic floor (the muscles that support your uterus, bladder, and vagina) can become looser, this allows air to enter and get trapped more easily during movement or exercise.   2.Changes in vaginal tone; the vaginal walls might be more open or less toned temporarily making it easier for air to slip in and out.   3.Healing phase; months after delivery, your body is still recovering especially if you had a vaginal delivery.     What You Can Do 1.Start...

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There are times you may experience an annoying cough that just won’t go away even though you’re not sick. The one that seems to get worse after meals or when you lie down at night Well, it might not be a cold or allergies. It could actually be something called reflux cough; a sneaky symptom of acid reflux that often goes unnoticed.   What Exactly Is Reflux Cough? Reflux cough happens when stomach acid flows backward into your oesophagus. Sometimes acid escape upward from the stomach into the throat which irritates your throat or voice box, it can trigger a dry, nagging cough that doesn’t seem to go away. Here’s the tricky part: you don’t always feel heartburn with reflux cough. That’s why doctors sometimes call it “silent reflux.”   Common Signs You Might Have a Reflux Cough If you’ve been coughing for...

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If you’re a parent, you’ve probably had those nights when your child’s cough just won’t stop and you can’t sleep either. It’s normal to worry, but before you rush for cough syrup or start googling in panic, let’s talk about what’s really going on. Coughing is a way the body tries to clear out mucus, germs or something that’s irritating the throat. The key is to understand what kind of cough it is and how to help your child feel better. Its important to take these steps when a child has a cough   1. Know the type of cough: There are different types of  coughs and the different coughs mean different things: •Dry cough: Sounds tight and irritating, often from a cold, dust or allergies. •Wet cough: Comes with catarrh or mucus — that’s the body clearing out infection. •Barking cough:...

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As parents, we all want our children to grow strong, healthy and full of energy. But sometimes, tiny uninvited guests in form of worms can quietly affect our children’s health without us noticing at first. That’s why deworming is so important, especially for growing children. In this post, we’ll talk about what deworming means, when to start, how often to do it and the signs to watch out for. What Is Deworming; Deworming simply means giving your child medicine to remove worms or intestinal parasites that may be living in their stomach or intestines.     There are different types of these worms and the common ones that affect children include: •Roundworms •Hookworms •Whipworms •Tapeworms These worms can enter the body through contaminated food, unclean hands, soil, or even water especially in places where children play barefoot or don’t always wash their hands before eating.     Why Deworming...

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A baby’s skin is one of the most delicate things in the world. Soft, sensitive, and still developing, it needs extra care. The same goes for your baby’s hair and scalp, which are often fragile in the first few months. With so many baby lotions, oils, soaps, and shampoos on store shelves, it can be overwhelming for parents to know what’s safe and what’s not. Here are some practical tips to help you make the right choice when selecting skin and hair products for your little one: 1. Check the Ingredients List: Always flip the bottle or box around to read what’s inside. Choose products that are: •Fragrance-free or lightly scented with natural extracts. •Paraben-free, sulfate-free, and alcohol-free, as these can dry or irritate the skin. •Containing gentle moisturizers like shea butter, aloe vera or natural oils. If the list is long...

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Eye discharge in newborns can be a concerning symptom for parents. Here's what you need to know: Eye discharge in newborns can be harmless but it can get complicated in some instances. Some eye discharge will resolve on their own but in some cases baby will need to be treated. If the eye is not handled properly, applying unprescribed medications, applying concoctions and home remedies with unproven efficacy, poor hygiene can complicate the newborn's eye condition. Many babies are brought to the hospital because the parents kept applying breastmilk in conditions where proper treatment is required. As a new mom its important baby is seen by a doctor to evaluate what could be responsible for the eye discharge as there are different causes of eye discharge in newborns which require different treatment regimen. Causes Of Eye Discharge In Newborns: 1. Blocked...

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There are times a baby may prefer the bottle to breastfeeding directly and it is due to a couple of mistakes often made by new moms (Get our breastfeeding guide here)   Some possible reasons your baby might be refusing to breastfeed directly: 1. Babies can get confused between the nipple and the bottle, making it difficult for them to latch onto the breast. If you will be introducing a bottle to baby, ensure you also put baby to breast as often as possible so baby is familiar to both the breast and the bottle 2. Bottles often have a faster flow than breasts, which can cause babies to prefer the bottle. 3. If the baby is not latching properly, it can be uncomfortable for the mother and the baby, leading to a preference for bottle-feeding. 4. If the mother's milk...

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Poor sleep is a common challenge among new moms. Since baby won't sleep for long, good sleep is is often far from many new moms and it's even worse when you have no one assisting you. There are a couple of reasons baby may not sleep for long and some of these factors include: They are unable to differentiate between night and day yet just as it was while they were in the womb Babies tend to become hungry within a short period of time due to their small tummy size Overfeeding baby can make them uncomfortable Hot weather condition and over wrapping baby when the weather is hot Soiled diaper Baby might be ill   Ways you can improve your baby's sleep: Create a routine for baby as early as possible and stick to the routine; choose...

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Weaning or stopping breastfeeding can be challenging but it's  a necessary step for mothers and babies. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this transition. There are couple of reasons you may want to stop breastfeeding but the recommended age to discontinue breastfeeding according to the World Health Organization is two years. It is not advisable to stop breastfeeding quickly or going cold turkey as this can be more stressful on the body with associated breast engorgement. Ideally, you should stop breastfeeding over a period of time but unfortunately not every mom have the time to do so gradually. Many moms still prefer to go cold turkey. Signs Baby is Ready to Wean: Showing less interest in breastfeeding  Self-weaning (refusing breast)  Drinking from a cup Eating solid foods regularly Tips for Successful Weaning: Ensure baby  is eating solid...

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