Michelle Higgins

Dealing with a gassy baby

Does your baby yell and cry non-stop without any apparent reason? Excessive gas in a newborn baby could be the culprit. Gassy and colicky babies present a perpetual challenge to their parents. Welcome to the rocky world of parenting. Gassy Babies Accumulation of gas in baby's tummy can make her extremely fussy. Your newborn has an immature digestive system that is prone to accumulation of gas. The kinks will eventually... (posted by Michelle Higgins 6 years 230 days ago.)

Ouch! Baby's first shots

Now that your bundle of joy has arrived, it is your responsibility to keep her safe and healthy. Immunizations/vaccinations protect your baby from serious and some life-threatening illnesses. They boost your baby's immunity and help her make antibodies to combat infections. Some vaccination myths busted If all the children in his school are immunized, my child cannot get sick. The chances of acquiring an infection... (posted by Michelle Higgins 6 years 230 days ago.)

Dilemma: To Bottle feed or Breastfeed

Expecting a baby? You must be in a state of bliss, yet confounded by multiple choices. One of the toughest decisions you will have to make: Bottle feeding or Breastfeeding? Despite all the information available on the pros and cons, the final decision is yours. What is right for someone else might not be right for you. Here is some help to make your decision. The strong case for breast feeding Most... (posted by Michelle Higgins 6 years 230 days ago.)

Swaddling your Baby

Your baby was safely sheltered in the cozy cocoon of your womb for nine months before being transported into the big bad world. No wonder swaddling her makes her feel 'at home'. What is swaddling? Swaddling is snugly wrapping your baby in a blanket to make her feel safe and secure. Parents of colicky babies swear by swaddling. It also helps some babies to sleep more soundly. The art of swaddling Follow these simple... (posted by Michelle Higgins 6 years 230 days ago.)

Confused by Nipple confusion?

You need to go back to work and would like to bring on a combination of breast and bottle. But you have heard that this could lead to 'nipple confusion'. Do you need a lactation consultant? Perhaps you need a primer on nipple confusion. What is nipple confusion all about? Babies who are fed both by the breast and the bottle can sometimes have problems in recognizing the difference between the two nipples. Sucking... (posted by Michelle Higgins 6 years 230 days ago.)

Getting to know your baby: Baby's ninth month guide

It has been nine months since you first held your bundle of joy in your hands! However the once squirming bundle has undergone a dramatic change. For one, it is no longer squirming but almost running! Welcome to your baby's ninth month. Look mamma I can stand In baby's ninth month, he is getting closer to walking all by himself. He can crawl up the stairs (dangerous!) and is cruising too. Your... (posted by Michelle Higgins 6 years 231 days ago.)