Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the clear membrane that covers the eye. Conjunctivitis is quite common. In some cases, it is quite contagious, and it is also, fortunately, quite manageable in adults, children, and babies alike.

Your baby’s first cold can be a distressing time, though colds can usually be managed easily. While it’s understandable to feel upset or concerned about your baby’s runny nose, cough, or crankiness, remember that each cold helps to build their immune system. Babies generally have between 5 to 10 colds a year, so the better you become at staying calm, the better your little one’s experience might be. 

When will my baby grow hair?

Some babies are born with quite a bit of hair! This could be linked to lasting pregnancy hormones (which probably made mum’s hair shiny and strong too). Once pregnancy hormones fade, it’s not unusual for the baby or mum to lose a bit of hair. Don’t worry; it will grow back.

Learning that you’ve got more babies on the way than you planned can mean everything suddenly doubles – excitement, worries, love, workload… Here are some tips for raising twins, triplets, or higher multiples.

Babies’ immune systems aren’t as strong as adults yet. Read on for information about how your little one’s immune system develops and what you can do to support it. This article is not a substitute for medical advice.

Now your baby is reaching their first birthday, it could be nice to take a moment to reflect on how much they’ve grown in this past year.

It’s been a year already? Wow! You might feel like this first year of your baby’s life has flown by, or maybe the day you came home with them in your arms seems like a while ago. Either way, your family is reaching a milestone. 

Babies' sleep cycles are different from adults'

Your baby isn't wired to sleep the same way you do. While your sleep cycles last for roughly 90 minutes and have four stages before REM, your baby's cycles are shorter and smaller.

When choosing a pram for you and your baby, you should ensure that it’s not only a safe model but also that it’s the right fit for your child and that you can use it comfortably. Here are the common prams you’ll encounter:

Most babies are born coated in a waxy, creamy, yellowy-white substance called the Vernix Caseosa. Translating to ‘Cheesy Varnish’ in Latin, this coating may not look all that clean and cute, but it is extremely beneficial for your newborn’s entrance into the world.