Newborn babies are known for their soft, smooth skin. That’s why it’s not surprising for parents to immediately worry when they find any form of a rash. However, some rashes are normal and don’t require treatment. One such rash is erythema toxicum. Here’s what you need to know about it.  What Is Erythema Toxicum¹? Erythema toxicum neonatorum, […]

When your baby is born, you may notice a white substance covering their skin. This is the vernix caseosa, a coating that develops to protect your child while they are in the womb. But the role of the vernix caseosa goes beyond protection in utero, with benefits for your child's health in their early days […]

According to the World Health Organization, the world has seen significant improvement in the child mortality rate in the past decades. In 1990, the average death rate in children under five years old was 93 per 1000 live births; in 2019, it was down to 381. Still, the burden of child and youth deaths remains […]

. Parenting a newborn comes with a lot of worries and anxiety. Just the thought of leaving your little bundle of joy alone in a crib—much more in a separate room—is enough to send shivers down your spine. As much as possible, you’d want to keep a watchful eye and be able to check in […]

The condition of a newborn baby farting a lot without pooping not only makes parents worried, but it is also uncomfortable for the baby. However, when baby farts a lot, it is often nothing to be worried about. It is a common condition, and there are many solutions you can consider. There are many reasons why […]

Without a doubt, we want our baby to have the best of everything. So we feel a special kind of guilt when we try to save money on baby stuff. But how can we save more? You don't have to feel bad, mama. Bringing up a baby means growing expenses too, but you can still find […]

When a baby catches a cold or flu, it's natural for parents to worry. Not only do they get busy calming a fussy baby, but issues on medicine choice might also arise. Since babies can catch the flu eight to ten times in the first two years of their lives, it’s important to know  which […]

There are many different emotions a woman experiences when she sees those two lines on a pregnancy test. Sometimes, it may lead to happy tears. Or a first-time mom can also feel scared and anxious about what is to come — a feeling that can be overwhelming when you first hold your newborn in your […]

Many South Koreans celebrate “Baek-il,” or the first 100 days ni baby. The tradition stems from the belief that making it past the 100th day means the newborn has survived a difficult period of being vulnerable to many diseases.  While Filipinos don’t celebrate “Baek-il,” we understand that the first 100 days after giving birth is a […]

There is indeed a special connection between every mother and child. When the baby is still inside the mother’s womb, this begins as a physical connection with the umbilical cord keeping mother and child together. It is through this cord connection that unborn children are able to receive the oxygen and nutrients they need. Once […]