Baby Care

For the most part, birthmarks are harmless. Although they appear on the bodies of many babies, birthmarks often fade away in a few weeks. In rare instances, they disappear after a year. There are occasions, however, when birthmarks are symptoms of something more concerning. With a port wine stain, that’s the scenario parents have to […]

Birthmarks on babies happen more often than many might think. These little markings found on a baby’s body can spark terror in parents. It can make them very nervous to think that there is some kind of permanent blemish on their perfect child. If they knew the truth, though, they might be pleasantly surprised to […]

Birthmarks come in all shapes and sizes. While birthmarks are common, some are more pronounced than others. Some birthmarks fade over time, but many others don’t. Some of the most common of these birthmarks are Mongolian spots or Mongolian blue spots. Known in the Philippines as balat, old wives’ tales associate having these markings with […]

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 […]

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 a 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 […]

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 […]