Parenting Column

Breastfeed your older one through your pregnancy to promote bonding and to boost his immunity.   Expecting another child while still breastfeeding? Here’s what you should know if you want to continue breastfeeding while pregnant. Of course, check with your OB-GYN and paediatrician beforehand, and do what works for your...

Pregnancy sex can be thrilling for some, while others shy away from it as they are filled with concerns on whether it will affect their baby.   Can I have sex when I’m pregnant? Will it hurt my baby? Yes and No! Once we’re over the moon about having a...

Come 20th June and it’ll be the day when you spoil the man of the house silly! Whether it’s treating him to a lavish takeaway feast or heading out, just the two of you, to some place fab and entirely off the everyday grid, we’ve got a whole host of...

Aside from offering a wide variety of vegetables for your little one to choose from, experiment with differing sizes and let your child use utensils to feed themselves.   If your little one refuses to put anything resembling a vegetable near her mouth, here are a few ways to try...

Less than half of pediatricians educate parents of newborns about the pros and cons of swaddling. To help aid new parents on how they make the choice on whether to swaddle their baby or not we have listed a few pros and cons to swaddling.   Pros   keep him...

4th Trimester: A Whole New World A guide into everything about the 4th trimester. What to expect during those months, tips to help baby thrive and pointers to ease parents into new parenthood.   What is a 4th trimester?   Simply? The 4th trimester is the moment until your baby...

After delivery, mums can expect several postnatal changes, including hormonal, physical and emotional - learn how to deal with these. Holding your precious newborn in your arms after delivery may be magical, but your body may also experience a lot of postnatal changes.   Your body will go through several...

Have your little one join you at the table for meals with a high chair like this one from Stokke, which can be used from infancy to adulthood.   When your baby reaches her half-birthday, you can also unlock another milestone in her life - introducing her to solids and...

You will want in on Motherswork’s 23rd Anniversary Sale starting now to 9 May 2021! With up to 70% off on premium maternity and baby care brands, this is your chance to score on a splurge you’ve been eyeing on the Gram. Here’s what you need to know before you...

Mothers are really everything – they are our bedrock and our pillar of strength. Their presence alone is reassuring, and even the littlest memory of them can make us take a guilt trip. With Mother’s Day coming up, you may just want to run through our list of 10 gift...

Nine months of pregnancy, many hours of labour, caring for a new-born round the clock, that is life of a new mum. Breastfeeding on demand, incessant crying for no apparent reason, being sleep deprived can drive a new mum crazy. Motherhood exhausts a person physically, mentally and emotionally. So if...

Your six-month old can start self-feeding with chunky strips, the progress to smaller bite-sized pieces as her motor skills improve.   Once your baby can hold his/her head steady, sit up and swallow food, he/she can self-feed. Babies usually unlock this achievement around six to eight months. Signs that your...

Even the bravest of brave will display fear at some point in their childhood.   From separation anxiety, to real world disasters, to scary monsters, kids will go through a whole slew of fears from the time they are born all the way to adolescence. Some fears escalate to phobias,...

Most children get their baby teeth by three years old - soothe swollen gums with pacifiers, soothers, or teething biscuits.   If you notice your baby drooling a lot, being more irritable than usual, chewing on solid objects and rubbing his/her face, he/she may be teething. He/she may also drink...

Toilet training your little one at night may take a while for your little one to master.   While your child may have mostly mastered day time toilet training, night-time toilet training can take much longer, up to 5 years old. As with all things in parenting, the key is...

Not only are Clek car seats incredibly safe and comfortable, they’re also slim, so you can fit three in the backseat.   Proudly designed and engineered in Canada and North America, Clek car seats are incredibly safe, stylish and comfortable. Even better, they're chemical and flame-retardant free and recyclable.  ...

Bath time can be a great bonding experience for parents and babies. Yet, it could also be a stressful situation filled with anxiety for parents who are not sure how to do it well and afraid of dropping or choking their babies on water.   “When do we need to...

Reading with your kids not only stirs up their interest but also builds their comprehension and vocabulary.   Motivating kids to read is one thing and instilling the love of reading in them is another! Encouraging children to enjoy reading has been a challenge that goes way back and we...

Her life experience can be divided into two distinct eras in a woman's lifespan – the era before kids and then, after kids. Motherhood changes everything, including sex.   For most mothers, the weeks immediately after childbirth is often no-go for sex. Nursing babies can already be physically exhausting to...

Swimming is a life-saving skill; and it all starts by getting babies to be confident in bodies of water. Before you start your baby’s first swim lesson, we highlight some essential notes that all parents should know.   Important Facts to Know Research tells us drowning is the second most...