Orangutans how palm oil is causing destruction

Orangutans: how palm oil is causing destruction

What do orangutans and palm oil have in common? They are happiest in a humid tropical climate such as Indonesia or Malaysia.  You might not realize it yet, but palm oil has invaded your pantry, your toiletries and your supermarket shelves! Check out your labels … Read more

Childproofing your home

Childproofing your home

When you are a parent, there’s no greater horror story than when a child gets fatally injured from an accident that could have been avoided with childproofing your home. There’s more to it than covering electrical outlets and storing cleaning products out of reach. As … Read more

baby conjunctivitis

How to treat baby conjunctivitis with natural remedies

Pink eye and inflammation on the inner eyelids? It could be baby conjunctivitis. Nothing to worry about, conjunctivitis is fairly common with babies and kids and easily treated.  If you are worried your child has conjunctivitis, consult your paediatrician. It’s important to understand the causes … Read more

The terrible twos: a parents’ guide

The terrible twos: a parents’ guide

What are the terrible twos? How do you deal with terrible twos? When do the terrible twos end? These are all common questions that parents have when it comes to the terrible twos. Don’t worry, with our guide, the terrible twos won’t be that scary … Read more

What’s a normal temperature for a baby?

It’s natural to wonder what’s a normal temperature for a baby. Are they wearing enough? Is the nursery too warm? What’s considered a fever? It’s not easy to tell with a newborn!  We try our best to make our baby feel comfortable and secure, but … Read more

Family habits

New year, great new family habits on a budget

Family habits are something that we can develop and improve. Don’t worry, this isn’t another article about making new year resolutions… Rather, it’s about building family habits that become feelgood routines and won’t weigh on your monthly budget. Why new year’s resolutions set us for … Read more

Natural baby teething remedies

Natural baby teething remedies

It’s really tough seeing your baby in pain when his teeth are starting to come out. Cranky, fussy and crying, we automatically look for natural baby teething remedies to help. There’s no need for ibuprofen or other drugs, but there’s plenty of tried and tested … Read more

How to boost your baby’s immune system naturally

In our aseptic world, it feels like kids get a lot more colds and flus, but there’s some simple ways to boost your baby’s immune system naturally. A little bacteria is actually a good thing! We keep hearing about protecting ourselves from diseases and pathogens, … Read more

Baby massage to help constipation & colic

Baby massage to help constipation & colic

Massages aren’t just about relaxation, baby massage can also be incredibly helpful in relieving gas, constipation and colic. It’s very common for babies to have some mild issues with their digestion. Because of the discomfort and sometimes pain that they feel, babies can get very … Read more

Reducing toxins exposure for babies

Reducing toxins exposure for babies

Modern inventions have greatly facilitated our everyday life but have often come at the cost of introducing more toxins and pollutants to our environment and in our homes. Reducing toxins exposure to our children has become a hot topic.  It’s common for women to stop … Read more