Wellness

It can be really heartbreaking when your little one isn’t feeling well, whether it is due to a tummy ache, constipation, sore throat or irritability and restlessness. Rather than going straight for your over-the-counter medications, there are great natural home remedies you can try. It also makes for a nice ritual when you’re not feeling the best: sharing a cup of tea with your child.

Once the immediate excitement settles after giving birth, the steep learning curve that comes with taking care of your baby and embracing your new role as a parent can be overwhelming. You’re also likely still healing from the physical challenges of birth. It’s common for these changes to take a toll on your mental health - you’re not alone! Up to 75% of women experience “postpartum blues” in the first few weeks of parenthood, with symptoms including tearfulness, sadness, irritability, mood swings, and feeling overwhelmed.

One way or another, what goes in must come out. Yes, I am talking about poop! While typically infants only have a few things going in, what comes out isn’t always as predictable and can leave even well seasoned diaper changers perplexed. What comes out of your infant can be an key indicator of what is going on inside of them, which is why knowing the ins and outs of what is normal or abnormal is important.