Babylove Network – Page 26 – Baby Care Magazine

Take the young ones out

It’s good for their health A certain friend of mine has sentimental memories of outings with her dad in a bar. Whilst those days bring precious and sacred feelings to her, I cannot say that it is a wholesome way for father and child to spend quality time. At any rate, she mostly sat alone…

Child Custody

What happens after a marriage break-up Joan was constantly being harassed, abused and sometimes locked out of their matrimonial house by her husband after the two had stayed as a couple for about 10 years and had two children from the marriage. As a result, Joan, 40, approached a lawyer for assistance and advice on the issue.…

Abnormal sweating

Causes and the cure Mum, look: giggles *Stacey showing a little pair of wet palms. ‘We have the same kind of hands. They make lots and lots of water. How come dad’s and *Tony’s don’t?’ ‘Because God made us on a rainy, rainy day: mum chuckles. Dad and brother were made on a hot, hot…

Reasons for rashes

How to handle the problem If you are a fun of movies, you might have watched or heard about the one called Poison Ivy. Though this has nothing to do with our topic, you might as well want to check it out if you have not. In medicine, Poison Ivy is a name given to…

Project Baby

My heart almost skips a beat on hearing Tom’s voice on the other end of the line. ‘Why are you using Meg’s phone, is she okay?’ I ask Tom as I sip my cup of coffee. It is the morning after the news of Megan’s HIV status and I am afraid she could have done…

Baby suffocation – accidentally sleeping on the baby

Will my drunk husband crush our baby to death? Deciding where your baby should sleep may be a difficult decision to make especially if you had not thought about it initially. There are a few factors that you need to consider before you finally make a decision. o You and your baby need space. o Your…

Caring for baby’s navel

BABIES receive nourishment and oxygen in the womb through the placenta, which is connected to the inner wall of the mother’s uterus. The placenta is connected to the baby by the umbilical cord through an opening in the baby’s abdomen(‘umbillicus’). The umbilical cord is the only channel of communication between the child and the mother…

The importance of play to children

According to the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights, play is considered a basic right for every child. Studies show that children who are exposed to outdoor play have enhanced motor skills, coordination and capacity to focus. It has been scientifically proven that early physical or sensory experiences are vital for proper brain development. By…

How to ensure safety of your kids when at home and in school

Parents’ main goal is to ensure that their children are healthy and safe. That is why, being primary care providers, they do their best to achieve the objective. But parents cannot be there all day to protect their children. They delegate the responsibility to other caregivers, mostly nannies and teachers. But are our schools safe for…

Proper Hygiene

Key to keeping skin disease at bay Much as you already know that your baby’s skin is the largest body organ, it is one of the most important parts because it covers and protects everything inside your baby’s body. Without it, his muscles, bones and internal organs would be hanging out and exposed. Apart from…