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Baby bath basics

It can be a nerve-wracking experience bathing a slippery, wriggly (sometimes screaming) newborn – but this is your step by step guide to mastering the basics.

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Learn & Play: Toys for Babies

As a new parent you’ll be overwhelmed by the shelves of gizmos that rattle n roll, squeak and sing. While it doesn’t take a ton of toys to entertain a baby, there are plenty of playthings to help them laugh and learn their way through those first-year wobbles.

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Learning by playing: birth to 18 months

From birth to 18 months your child is getting more aware and active by the day, so keep them learning important mental and physical skills with these hands-on activities – it’s just child’s play.

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Why does my baby cry during Nursing?

Breastfeeding should be relaxing and fulfilling for both, mother and baby. If your baby cries and behaves fussy during this time, it is naturally worrying. There could be several reasons for this. Let’s look at them below.

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Food Vs Sleep

Two most common complaints of the mothers are their little one’s disturbed sleep schedule and fussy eating habits. So, should you really wake your baby up to feed him/her? Well, it really depends on your baby’s age, weight and health.

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Why does my baby spit while feeding?

Babies tend to spit up some milk mixed with saliva while they are feeding or burping. Though it’s natural for mothers to be concerned about this, they need not be. Try these simple tricks to reduce the chances of your baby spitting up:

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The Basics of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is one of the most beautiful and natural aspects of motherhood. Yet, it might not be the easiest, but with the right advice and enough practice you will get the hang of it.

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Workout tips for Moms

Being a mom is a full-time job and sometimes fitness can take a back seat.  Start this new year off by setting up a fitness schedule for yourself. Here are 5 ways you can incorporate exercise into your routine...

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All You Need to Know About Weaning - Part 2

What to feed your child at the 7 to 9 month age.

You have already read about how to start the weaning process for your baby, let's discuss how to continue the process in a healthy and safe way.

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All You Need to Know About Weaning - Part 3

Part 3 of the weaning series

As your baby grows, so does his nutritional needs. As the baby is no longer getting breast milk, let's discuss how to ensure the baby has a healthy and nutritious diet.

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