Relationship With Your Baby

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Originally, I'd linked the series of 10 articles called, 'Baby Diaries - A Guide for New Mothers.'
The good news is that this series has now been taken down in order to form the basis of my new book. Please check back for details. You can still access the following 'Baby' articles.
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The Causes Of Skin Problems In Babies

Information to help you identify the major causes of skin problems your baby may have. Advice to assist you in solving them.

Babies naturally have very sensitive skin. They spend about 40 weeks immersed in water as foetuses, no wonder their skin is so precious when they finally arrive into the harsh, chemical-filled world.  There are three main culprits when it comes to skin conditions: inborn skin conditions like eczema, infections from viruses, or an external irritant like washing soap etc.

How To Prevent Nappy Rash

A comprehensive article to help you identify the causes of nappy rash. Information on preventing nappy rash and keeping your baby’s skin healthy.

Nappy rash is a mild to severe skin irritation existing around a healthy baby’s bottom (nappy area). It’s extremely common, but can be alleviated with proper care and attention. When I first became a mother I struggled with keeping my baby free of nappy rash. By the time my second baby arrived, I was an expert in identifying the causes, and indeed the prevention of this irritation. I had it so well worked out that my third child never knew it existed. Mainly, all things being equal, a baby gets nappy rash from being left with soiled nappies, especially if the nappy is also wet. The ammonia in urine, when mixed with the soiled nappy, works together to create a rash on baby’s soft, sensitive skin. This unfortunate mix would also affect an adult’s skin if the same conditions were recreated.

How To Take Care Of Your Baby's Scalp and Hair

Advice on how to take care of your young baby’s scalp and hair. Tips on getting rid of cradle cap, dandruff and nits. 

It’s inevitable that newborns are affected by some sort of scalp irritation. These conditions are usually mild and don’t pose health threats, but can be ascetically uncomfortable for both parents and infants. It is however, important to deal with  these problems because they can be pretty unsightly. The first place we see on a baby is usually the face/head area, so we want to keep them looking nice and clean.

Childbirth Facts They Didn't Tell You

While being pregnant, you hear quite a lot of positive things about childbirth. However, mothers are quite good at keeping the bad stuff hidden from their peers. After all, giving birth is about bringing new life into the world and the negative stuff have to be kept out of sight, right?

Let’s let the cat out of the bag and reveal some of the negative things you only ever find out for yourself after you get on the  mid-wife’s stretcher.

Birth Marks on Babies
Learn to identify birth marks on babies and what they’re called.

My own son was born with a large black spot on his right leg. My sister’s daughter was born with what’s known as a stork bite in the centre of her face. Many babies are born with birth marks. Many of these are temporary and a large number of them disappear within the first five years of life. Marks like my son’s will never go away. Thankfully, a black spot on his leg pales into insignificance when it comes to an unsightly mark on a girl’s face.

Giving Birth: 6 Things They Keep Hidden
Giving birth is probably one of the most gratifying things you can ever experience! And this is true for the woman doing it and her husband present at the birth. This is why I think the negative things about childbirth are usually kept sealed away in the selective forgetfulness of the women who've been through it. If you dare, here are some things about giving birth we like to keep hidden.