Mum-Mum Blog

Every personality is unique, and it can be a fun experience to watch a baby’s personality develop.  Along with personality comes temperament, and as every parent knows that attribute varies greatly amongst babies.  Some babies are fussy, while others hardly ever cry; a variance that once was considered all part of the parenting experience.  A recent study might have found a scientific reason for those fussy babies.

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We’ve heard it a million times: eat your fruits and vegetables.  Fruits and veggies provide a wealth of disease fighting compounds including phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals.  During pregnancy, a balanced diet rich in veggies and fruits is imperative as they provide excellent sources of nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy like vitamin C and vitamin A.  Eating well during pregnancy just got an added benefits, as a new study discovered.

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Mum Mum’s recently reported that women are having babies later in life and that this trend does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon.  While many reasons contribute, albeit speculative, to women postponing motherhood one main reason is that women are focusing on careers first.  We can safely say women now have more opportunities than our mothers and grandmothers but how far have we really progressed?

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Summertime brings with it an abundance of fresh produce, sunshine, and warm weather.  Unfortunately it also carries with a whole new set of potential risks for small children.  As the temperatures rise, so do pediatric emergency room cases as a veteran ER doctor explains. 

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One of the best parts of summer, for produce lovers everywhere, is the abundance of fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits.  It is also the time for lots of picnics and barbecues; requiring a whole new set of recipes.  This month’s gluten free recipe features a quinoa tabouli, a versatile nutrient dense side dish great for any summertime venue.

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It is recommended by experts across the globe to hold off on starting an infant on solids until at least 4 to 6 months of age; with some experts claiming no sooner than 6 months.  Ideally, an infant should be exclusively breastfed for the 6 months of life, but statistically many women to not reach that goal.  Does the type of infant feeding method dictate how soon a baby is started on solid foods?  A new study attempts to find the answer to that very question.

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There is a growing trend in the new millennia and that is women having babies much later in life.  Although, as Mum Mum’s recently reported, fertility later in life is equated with a familial longer life expectancy; health risks during pregnancy do increase with age.   There is new concern that this trend may lead to high risk pregnancy complications.

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Although it feels like it took forever, summer is finally here and so is the hot weather.  With Independence Day right around the corner, families are planning fun activities that are more than likely outdoors.  Adults and even little children can tell when you when they are hot or need some water but what about babies?  Babies are sensitive to extreme temperatures too and can have difficulty falling asleep when it is warm just like their parents.  This doesn’t mean these tiny tots need to remain indoors all summer, just that parents need to be extra mindful on hot summer days. Here are a few ways keep your baby cool in the summer heat.

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Most expecting women are aware that a healthy diet during pregnancy can positively influence the baby’s health.  One fact some mothers might not know is that oral health can  impact an unborn baby as well.   The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recently announced new perinatal oral health guidelines for expecting women and their babies.

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Once you hold your newborn baby for the first time, you might keep him snuggled up next to you for hours at a time.  There is sound reason for this maternal instinct as snuggling, or love and affection, is as important to babies as the food they eat as and is necessary for healthy development and brain maturation.  Just as an infant cannot be deprived of proper nourishment, a recent warning from a health expert claims that lack of attention can be equally detrimental. 

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