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How much sleep do newborns need?

Newborns need a variable amount of sleep, averaging around 16 hours when they are first born and decreasing over the course of the first few weeks. They don't sleep more than 2 to 4 hours at a time, as they do need to feed frequently and at first, there is no distinct difference between daytime ...

When Does My Baby Start Smiling?

New born babies may have many funny uncontrollable facial expressions; some times they smile, other times they make very weird faces, but when can a baby smile back to his parents funny faces? We know that you can't wait to see that smile, find out the answer in Dr. Rania's Hawayek video below ;).

An Important Milestone for Your 1 Month Old Baby

Parents are always wondering about what milestones should their baby meet at each age, starting from day one and until they are old enough to get through life challenges by their own. Here is The Important Milestone for Your 1 Month Old Baby Shared by an Expert! For each Mum it's a journey full of ...

Should You Feel Guilty About Not Breastfeeding?

Reasons for not breastfeeding can be beyond a mother’s control. Read on to know why you shouldn’t feel like a failure, no matter what others tell you. It is natural for a new mother to listen to her maternal instincts and nourish her infant as often as he/she desires. Every mother is giving and aspires […]

Top 10 Parenting Resolutions for the New Year

Parenting is not about striving for perfection. Yet, a new year gives us an opportunity to get over our past parenting blunders and start afresh. Here is a list of top parenting resolutions to get you started. New Year Resolutions are those promises that we annually make to ourselves, but invariably end up breaking ...

How to Baby proof Your Home

There are potential hazards in every nook and corner of the house. Your little one won’t know the safety rules. Let us show you how to turn your house into a secure playroom, perfect for his explorer instincts. Here are our top tips to Baby proof your home Babies just love to get into trouble, ...

Should you freak out when your child misses a development milestone?

There are no universal rules of development. Milestones are useful estimates and not stringent deadlines. Every child is different. Has your child missed a milestone? Don’t raise a red flag yet. Read on to know the right way of dealing with it. As soon as a child is born, parents immerse themselves into books about […]

Does Your Baby Have Dry Skin?

Your baby’s skin is a protective covering against the outside world. It’s also a source of interaction, awakening and emotion connected with each of your baby’s senses. Since skin provides protection and aids sensory development, it needs specific care and your full attention from the time your baby is born. In order to give your ...

Is Spanking Okay to Some Extent?

Whether it is a light rap or a hard slap, spanking is condemned by researchers, Some parents believe that spanking has its place in disciplining a child. Let's put the debate to rest. Let's examine some alternatives. Most parents remember being spanked at some point in their lives. As a result,they accept it as a ...

How to Transition from Breastfeeding to Solids?

Your baby may show signs of being ready for the first solid food experience. It is an important milestone but the transition needs to be well-planned. Know when, what and why of introducing solids. According to American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), breastmilk or formula should be the only source of nutrition your newborn receives for […]

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