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Sometimes being a parent or caregiver seems as if it requires advanced knowledge of all sorts of topics, from home economics to psychology, medicine, dentistry and diplomacy! This section includes …

When you start your baby on solids you may see a change in both the frequency and appearance of stools. Often a particular food is incorrectly identified as the cause …

The following is a guide to typical changes in the appearance of infant stools from birth to weaning: After birth For the first day or so after birth, the baby’s …

A food allergy is an abnormal response by the immune system to a substance in food, usually protein. The food substance or protein causing the adverse reaction is called the …

An infant’s stools can be an important indicator of their health and dietary needs. For example, constipation, with hard, dry stools, can be a sign that your baby is not …

A microwave oven is a convenient way to cook or heat baby foods, and microwaved food is perfectly safe for your baby. Microwaves are not radioactive! They do not make …

Constipation is a delay in passage of stools or bowel motions leading to distress in the child. Bowel motions are hard and dry, and may be large or like small …

Expressed breast milk and bottle feeding To ensure that your baby is protected from bugs and bacteria when feeding, it is important to always follow these procedures: Preparation Start by …

Everybody is vulnerable to food-borne illness, but some groups such as babies, young children and pregnant women are particularly at risk. The most frequent cause of food-borne disease, (commonly called …

How Often Should a Puppy Eat? Newborn pups generally eat every 2 to 3 hours. You’ll be as busy with them as you would with a human baby. If you’re …