There are some words that parents of small children long to hear. They listen, ears ever-alert for those first throaty gurglings that might, with a little artistic licence, be interpreted as a passable ‘Mama’ or ‘Dada’. There may be other words, though, in those early, slightly chaotic, years which are less welcome. Like when your ...
What makes a wheely good pram? When it was first introduced in the Victorian era, the pram (short for perambulator) was quite an innovative idea. Over the years, the simple design has evolved and the pram is now available in various versions; from the traditional Victorian-based design, to the more versatile pushchair version. When it ...
We all know how beautiful a newborn baby’s skin is, but, whether we like it or not, a newborn can experience a variety of skin irritations during its first year. Modern Mum looks at the most common complaints. Minor irritations It’s important to remember that newborn babies are prone to many completely benign spots, blemishes ...
Guilt will always be a part of the mothering landscape, but it doesn’t have to dominate it. (Julie Ann Barnhill) Talk to any young mother today and one word is bound to come up – guilt. The guilt trip for many women often begins the moment that their pregnancy is confirmed. But what is behind ...
In recent years baby massage has become recognised as a potential remedy for curing a baby’s colic. Experience is now teaching that alternative therapies and medicine aren’t just for adults; children can also benefit from them. We look at how nature can provide complementary remedies for children, which can be beneficial and safe. Nature’s little ...
What people really mean when they say “It all changes when you have kids” Whether this is your third pregnancy or the third week of your first pregnancy, you’ve heard it a million times already: “Your life will change when that baby comes”. And it’s true, of course – but then, you don’t need me ...
