Articles about "basic skills" 130
Natural pain relief in labor
There are many types of natural pain relief that can be used during labour.
Bonding after birth
Bonding with your baby after it is born, will establish its confidence and affect its social and emotional skills later in life.
Is my baby developing normally?
Each baby will develop and grow at their own speed. It is important not to panic if your child does not seem to be at a proper stage of development based on their age, as he will grow at his own pace.
Playing with your newborn
The best thing to do with your newborn is to play and encourage them to aid them along in their development.
When can I leave my baby with a babysitter?
When you choose to leave your
baby with someone else is up to you. Some moms can’t bear to leave their babies
for months, whereas others start to plan their first night out straight after
the birth . . .
Stopping Contraception
When you stop or remove your method of contraception can greatly impact when you will become pregnant.
Play yards and playmats
Even very small babies need sensory stimulus, and a safe way of providing this is with a baby gym-style playmat, which is a soft mat with toys, rattles, mirrors and other sensory stimuli suspe . . .
Basic first aid
As a parent, it can be essential to know basic first aid.
First aid kit
It’s essential to have a first aid kit at home, stocked with all the things you’ll need to treat minor injuries such as grazes and burns. Here’s a list of things you might want to incl . . .
Surviving the first few weeks
The best way to get by after having a baby is to take each day one at a time. Each new experience with your newborn can be both exciting and stressful. So do not be too hard on yourself and accept tha . . .