40-week pregnant: baby development and diet tips

Most allergies develop at infancy, particularly food allergy and atopic dermatitis (eczema).

Did you know? Studies show that the more often families share mealtimes, the more likely children are to have healthy diets and stay at healthy weights as toddlers.

A strong immune system is the key for a healthy growing child. It gives them that extra protection to go on with their daily playtime. Parents must be aware that the immune system in children is not on par with adults. Hence, they are more vulnerable to viral infection. 

It’s no surprise that your energy and nutrition needs go up when you’re breastfeeding. Choose healthy foods and beverages to get the extra calories and nutrients you both need.

As a new parent, your baby’s sleeping habits are probably one of the first things you talk about with other new moms and dads. Here’s a rough guide of what to expect.

When it comes to feeding your baby, how will you know when to start and when to stop? Simple—he’ll tell you.

Whether your baby is pedaling joyfully with their hands and feet, beaming from ear to ear, or crying as hard as they can in bed, they are obviously trying to tell you something. But what? 

Because babies are born with immature digestive systems, they may experience episodes of colic, constipation, or spit-up during their first months. Here’s what to watch out for and what you can do to help.

Did you know? Your baby was born with the natural ability to eat when he’s hungry and stop when he’s full.

The question on every new mom's mind is "when will my baby sleep through the night?"  There are some tips to help! 

By now your little one is likely to have started to get the hang of crawling, and is probably well on her way to cruising. It’s amazing to think she’s come so far so quickly and figured out how to get from the floor to standing, and maybe even to walking. Here’s what you’ve got to look forward to.

Tummy time can start soon after you bring your baby home from the hospital. Just don’t expect too much. At first your newborn will struggle to lift her head even a tiny bit while on her stomach. Tummy time is hard, tiring work! A few seconds at a time, several times a day, is a great start. You can gradually increase the amount of time your baby spends on her tummy as long as she’s happy and comfortable—and always be there to supervise.

“How do I get my toddler to sleep?” is an age-old, universally asked question. Find out how other parents are doing it across the globe.