babies

If you’re baby is born underweight, giving him or her iron supplements may reduce the risk of behavioural problems later in life. This is according to a new Swedish study, published in the journal Paediatrics, which has found that…

Nappy rash is one of the most common problems for newborns and young children. It is known that most babies will suffer from it at some point. Generally it is not actually a disease in the traditional sense of the word, but just an…

You may think that your baby’s weight will only have an impact on his physical health, but it may influence other aspects of his wellbeing. This is according to new Australian research, which found that the amount of weight your baby gains…

Many people take a daily supplement in order to boost their health and maintain a strong immune system, but this goes double when you're eating for two. Prenatal vitamins tend to contain more folic acid and iron that the standard…

There is much confusion for new mothers when it comes to breastfeeding. From health care workers and hospital staff to friends and family, everyone seems to have an opinion. Below is some information concerning common myths that have been…

Feeding your baby is often a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be. The difference between family wellness and family fiasco is all in the way you go about doing it, and, if you follow these tips, you can make mealtimes fun and…

Dummies (sometimes called pacifiers) are one of those things that split parents’ opinions. Some swear by them as they are useful for calming and soothing babies whilst others think they should be avoided, believing that using a dummy can…

Knowing what you should and shouldn’t feed your baby can be a minefield, especially as there are different rules for different months. Luckily, the family wellness experts over at BabyshopArabia have got you covered: …

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) is a serious medical condition where a newborn baby's lungs cannot provide their body with enough oxygen. NRDS is also known as hyaline membrane disease, infant respiratory distress syndrome or…

In the past parents regularly put their babies outside in their prams to give them a good dose of fresh air each day. But today many parents worry about babies being too hot or too cold and so keep them indoors more often. And with the…

When a baby cries all night long for no apparent reason parents can soon become desperate to find a way to get a good night’s sleep. One of the more controversial methods for dealing with sleepless nights is controlled crying. This approach…

Improving your baby’s understanding of speech and language can help to improve their wellness in a big way, and now a French study has shown that, for those eager beavers out there, you can get started sooner than you think as babies can…

The Republic of Singapore is an island nation based at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in South East Asia. It's a small country taking up just 704 square kilometres. As with many tiny but wealthy countries worldwide, Singapore has…

Dealing with a crying baby can be one of the more heart-breaking factors of family wellness. You want to go and comfort your child but then you don’t want to have to do it every time they get a bit teary, so what do you do? A new study says…

We’ve known for a long time that caffeine isn’t the best substance to be filling our bodies with. That’s why it’s especially worrying that people drink so much coffee. There is so much caffeine in coffee and it is such a regular part of…

Asthma is a condition which isn't fully understood. It's much more common in children than it is in adults and a lot of children grow out of it as they get older. However, not all do and for those that don't the simplest things in life can…

Obesity comes with a huge range of health issues that can play a big role in your general wellness. People who are obese are much more likely to suffer with heart disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoarthritis than people of a normal weight.…