There are ants in the house again, so you get out the spray to target problem spots in the kitchen. Meanwhile, in the basement, you’ve set out bait to tempt the mouse you heard scurrying around. On the porch is a big can of bug spray to fend off mosquitoes when the family is outside. [...]
New dads are seemingly left in the dark when it comes to new babies and postpartum moms. Here’s some tips:
Remember that babies aren’t really breakable. Don’t be afraid to hold yours! Ask someone who is around to show you some great holds for little ones whether it be a midwife, doctor, nurse, confinement lady, mom, [...]
Parents of special-needs children face a unique set of challenges, decisions, questions, and emotions. Here are some tips to help you cope.
Parents of special-needs children face different challenges than parents of “normal” kids. Daily routines may not be simple and predictable. Special tools and tactics are often needed to perform even basic tasks, like feeding [...]
Children’s cancer campaigners want a section of the personal child health record – or ‘little red book’ – rewritten to alert new parents to the dangers of an unusual form of eye cancer.
Retinoblastoma, which affects the retina of children aged under five, can result in the eye being removed if there is any delay in [...]
Making sure your child gets all the recommended vaccines is one of the ways to ensure your child’s good health. Vaccines are also called immunizations.
Every year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other expert panels release new recommendations for childhood immunization schedules. The schedules change based on developments in vaccine research, disease [...]
If you’re starting a family or in the process of expanding your family, then you need to think about your car.
Chances are you and your family will be spending a bit of time in it daily as you ferry back and forth from home to daycare/babysitter’s house or to grandma’s house and shopping. If you’re planning [...]
If you’ve ever been pregnant, it’s more than likely you’ve had back or pelvic pain. These are two of the most common pregnancy complaints. Often, the pain gets so bad it can disrupt your work, daily routine or sleep. In fact, pelvic and/or back pain is the leading cause of disability and sick leave during [...]
Tasks for Baby’s First Three Months
Month 1
Sleep and Relax as much as you can!
Make an appointment for your baby’s first month doctor’s visit.
Check yourself for signs of baby blues and postpartum depression.
Learn how to care for your newborn’s umbilical cord.
Learn how to change a diaper.
Learn how to bath and dress your baby.
Get help with [...]
Congratulation to your pregnancy. In the coming month there will be a lot of thing’s to do and to prepare for the arrival of your baby. We have prepared a easy month-by-month checklist to help you know what need’s to be done throughout your pregnancy and your baby’s first 6 month.
Your first Trimester Tasks
Month 1
How [...]
Some over-the-counter meds aren’t safe for kids younger than 4 years old. Learn how to protect your child from medication side effects and overdose.
Don’t be lulled into thinking that cough and cold medicines are harmless because they are sold in grocery stores andsay “children’s” on the label. Giving children too much cough and cold medicine [...]
