The correct name for a flat or misshapen head is plagiocephaly. Babies are often born with a misshapen or asymmetrical head because of the way they were lying in the uterus, or because of pressure dur...
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Is tongue-tie a real thing?
In recent years, the topic of tongue-tie in babies has become increasingly popular. Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is a congenital condition, which means it may be present at birth. Tongue-tie is cha...
What does TOG mean?
In the last few years, the acronym TOG has become a commonly shared way of describing the warmth of a baby sleeping bag. But what exactly is a TOG rating and what does it mean? Read on to learn ever...
Sun protection and your baby’s skin
Babies have thin, sensitive skin which can burn very easily, even on cloudy days when it’s easy to think there’s very little risk of sun damage. However overcast the day though, ultraviolet (UV)...
Will sleep training hurt my baby?
Most parents have heard of sleep training as a way to encourage babies to settle and sleep more easily. And whilst every baby is a unique and special individual, there are many characteristics they sh...
10 ways to relieve trapped wind
Young, healthy, thriving babies often behave as if they’re in pain. When a baby pulls up their legs, arches their back, clenches their fists, goes red in the face and cries loudly, it’s easy to ...
Your baby’s love language
Before a baby learns how to connect with their eyes and smile, emotional attachment could seem very one dimensional. This can make it hard for parents to know if all their love and devotion is making ...
Your body after childbirth
There’s a lot of focus on pregnancy and having a baby, but not so much on how a woman’s body changes after childbirth. Many of these changes are due to the effect of pregnancy hormones and are onl...
Cow’s milk protein allergy and gut pain
It’s easy to get confused between lactose intolerance or an allergy to cow’s milk. But the two are very different and can cause different symptoms in babies whose main nutrition comes from milk....
Newborn baby safety
Babies aren’t mobile until they start rolling, from around three months onwards. Though this doesn’t mean they aren’t at risk of being hurt. Because of brain immaturity and development, babies n...
