Tag: babies

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  Awake windows for babies and toddlers

    As a nurse, Ingrid shares the guidelines for how long a baby or toddler should spend awake or asleep.By Ingrid HanifenDo you know that the most common mistake parents make with their baby’s sleep is keeping the baby up for too long? As parents and caregivers, we assume that a baby will sleep when […]
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  Creating a Sleep Environment for Your Baby

    In this article, Ingrid shares four hacks to improve your baby’s sleep.By Ingrid HanifenHow important is a sleep environment for your baby? Very! When babies are around 6-8 weeks of age, they can habituate. Habituation in very young infants is a form of self-soothing in which babies block out outside stimuli by shutting their eyes, […]
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  Parenting with Playfulness and Respect

  Suzi explains how her childhood experiences led her to discover the concept of respectful parenting and the tools we can use to connect with and understand our children.By Suzi ChaemchangWhen I became a new mother I asked everyone for advice. I spent hours scrolling social media mum groups and websites seeking the right way to […]
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  Allergies in Children — Four Things to Bear in Mind

  Parents often rely on pediatricians to make the final call when identifying and treating allergies in children.  Nonetheless here are a few pointers to keep in mind that could help you understand your child’s conditions better.By The Children’s Center at Bumrungrad International HospitalRaising a child gives parents first-hand experience with health and medical issues. One […]
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  Why I Chose Not To Have A Second Child

    Having a second child is one of many life-changing, personal decisions that parents will have to make. But what do you do when practical reasons and biological needs are at odds with each other? By Suzi Chaemchaeng You meet a mother with one child and you curiously ask, “do you plan to have another?” It seems […]
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  Preparing for Baby’s First Swimming Lesson

  Gordon Ellard, the founder of Bangkok Dolphins tells us a few steps to keep in mind when enrolling your little one in a swim class.By Gordon EllardWhat should I do before enrolling in swim lessons? Your first baby swimming lesson can be less anxious and stressful if you are prepared.  I would highly recommend that before […]