Midwife blog

Category: Baby

A baby's smile makes parents' hearts beat faster. Time and again, mums and dads tell me how delighted they are when their child smiles at them. What a wonderful moment when

When a baby is born and takes its first breath, everything changes for the little person. This also includes moving from

Did you know that your child takes an average of 14,000 steps a day and falls about 100 times before they can walk independently and safely? To

Did you know that there are over 200 types of viruses that can cause a cold in babies or in us? Autumn and winter in particular are

I keep hearing from parents that the first 12 months with their child "actually flew by". Also in the child's development

Babies can already "see" in their mum's womb: they can at least distinguish between light and dark. And they can see one particular colour in particular: red! Because whenever

Is my baby growing according to the rules - and is it gaining height and weight accordingly? Especially with a first-born child, parents are sometimes unsure whether everything

How practical if you know your baby's head circumference - then you can always find the right bonnet or sun hat. However, the head circumference is in

A scraped knee, a night-time fever or an annoying insect bite: a child-friendly first-aid kit can provide first aid and soothe minor aches and pains. Parents often ask me,

Sometimes it's only seemingly small things that can have a big impact. That's why I've put together a few "dos and don'ts" that are easy to implement

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