Bedwetting is stressful! My daughter is almost 4 and does not stay dry overnight. Luckily there’s a new product on the market called Ninjamas Nighttime Underwear, which we’ll be using if the bedwetting persists as she gets older. With all-night leak protection, we are thankful as it enables more happy and dry mornings! My daughter loves
Caring for your newborns umbilical cord stump is important. Whether your baby is born in a health care facility or at home, most times caring for the umbilical cord is easy. After delivery of your baby, your health care provider will clamp the umbilical cord and then it is cut to separate your baby from the
George is an active baby. He is a very speedy crawler and there have been times that he was able to get in a dangerous situation within a matter of seconds. He is also at the phase of putting everything in his mouth. Here are some tips from the Canadian Paediatric Society on how to baby
There is a common misconception that women who breastfeed their babies will have adverse changes to the appearance of their breasts once they wean breastfeeding. It can actually be a common reason why women choose not to breastfeed their infants. Surprisingly, it isn’t the act of breastfeeding at all that changes the appearance of your breasts. It is actually the changes in
Yesterday, Madi and George went for their first dental visit. The Canadian Dental Association recommends infants be assessed by a dentist within 6 months of the eruption of their first tooth or by 1 year of age. George was right on schedule for his first dental appointment, but Madi was behind schedule. It is recommended that
Our daughter Madi has been the center of my husband’s and my life since the day she was born. Our family, friends and nanny have commented about the significant adjustment that Madi will have once our baby boy arrives. I asked a friend and colleague Dr. Sarah Nunes, who is a mother of 4 and
Mastitis is a painful complication of breastfeeding. It is defined as inflammation of the mammary gland, which causes the breast to become painful, swollen, and red. It is most common in the first three months of breastfeeding, but it can occur at any time. What Causes Mastitis? Mastitis is usually caused by poor milk drainage, like
There comes a time when a mother and child’s breastfeeding relationship will come to an end. This is a very personal decision that a mother must make for her and her child. This decision can come with a lot of mixed emotions – but rest assured, this is completely normal! When to Wean There is no right
Mosquito bites are an annoying part of summer. The best way to deal with mosquitoes is to prevent them from biting in the first place. But there are some things you can do to alleviate the itch that follows if you do get bit. Why Are Mosquito Bites Itchy The female mosquito is responsible for itchy mosquito bites. She will
Can babies wear sunscreen? How old do they have to be to wear sunscreen? Can you even take a baby into the sun? Surprisingly, thus far in my career no one yet has asked me about baby sunscreen and sun safety. When I had Madi, I had no idea how to protect her! I knew