Five must have baby items we love
Preparing for a baby is no small task. The months leading up to a baby’s arrival are often packed with shopping trips to set up the nursery, get equipment and buy all the must-have baby items. The amount of stuff to buy can often leave mums-to-be surprised and overwhelmed! We’re...
The benefits of pets for child development
The idea that pets make our lives better is almost universally accepted among adults. Many studies have shown that owning a pet leads to improvements in both mental and physical health, from increasing exercise to providing comfort through secure attachment. It makes sense, then, that there are many significant benefits...
Baby leaps: When are the ‘wonder weeks’ in baby development?
Many parents are familiar with the term ‘wonder weeks’ as a framework for baby development. First coined in 1992 by the authors of the best-selling book Wonder Weeks, a ‘wonder week’ describes a period of significant mental development in an infant’s life, also called a baby ‘leap’. While paediatricians play...
When to announce pregnancy: Why some women aren’t waiting 12 weeks anymore
Finding out that you’re pregnant is one of the most momentous occasions in your life. Whether it’s expected or not, most women want to tell someone the news straight away. Here’s where women often run into the ‘when to announce pregnancy’ dilemma. For decades, we’ve adhered to a social norm...