A series of personal posts that are shared in hopes that it will help every new parent on their exciting journey.
Did you know that a study worked out by three researchers at the University of California, Davis has discovered an important connection in the three-way relationship between mother, child and gut microbes? They have found that a particular strain of bacterium found in baby's gut possesses special genes that enable it to thrive on the… Continue reading Breast Milk, Child and Gut Microbes; more Reasons to Breastfeed
Coconut oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It is also a nourishing natural oil that serves as a wonderful moisturizer for baby hair and skin. There are different types of coconut oil. Pure coconut oil, derived from the flesh of the coconut, is perfect for cooking because of its nutty taste and amber hue.… Continue reading Baby Hair Care; Coconut Oil
This is Ahalya's baby stroller. It's where she stays while we eat at restaurants, while I cook and do chores around the house, while we walk to ease a fussy episode and during a million other things that require her to be mobile but safe. I realized just how useful it is during my recent… Continue reading Baby Trend Travel System (Review)
A good way to measure if the toy you buy for your infant or toddler is safe is to see if it (or its removable parts) can fit very easily through the tube of a toilet paper roll. This also includes buttons on a soft toy or the plastic handle of a rattle. While the… Continue reading Is that Toy Infant-safe?
For baby nappy rash, heat rash and intertrigo*, a lot of Sri Lankan parents look to baby powders for prevention and healing. But I would seriously warn against its use. Baby powder can cause breathing trouble, respiratory illnesses and serious lung damage, once babies inhale its particles. Premature babies and those with a history of… Continue reading The Dangers of using Baby Powder
Bath time ends in a fluffy wipe down with lots of cuddles and giggles. I personally don't believe that newborns require a head bath every day. Again this is my personal view and of course we each have our own way of doing things and I respect that. In my case, what I was thinking… Continue reading Newborn Bathtime
Every time my baby hiccups or seems thirsty, the usual suggestion from anyone (including family member or complete stranger) is to give her some water. And even though I insist that her pediatrician has advised against it, I am told that it has been practiced for many decades by so many that there really is… Continue reading Water Intoxication in Infants
Before going on holiday with my little girl, I follow up on a few things with the hotel staff. They may also come in handy for you when travelling with an infant. Make sure that the hotel has a cot available (if you don't co-sleep - if you do, ask for the size of their… Continue reading Choosing a Hotel for your Baby Vacay
Like I said in my earlier travel post, I took with me cotton wool and kitchen towels to change baby with during my stay at Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing. I also took a clean container (with a lid) to which I added boiled (then slightly cooled) water and balls of cotton wool. I used… Continue reading Why Commercial Baby Wipes shouldn’t be a part of your everyday Baby Care Routine
It started around a month ago, when she was about 1.5 months old. She got a rash in the folds of her neck. I thought it was because of milk dribbling there but then she also got it on her armpits too. I knew it was because of the accumulation of sweat due to the… Continue reading Sweat-induced Fungal Infections
