Healthy thoughts & industry news

Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death in the world. Everyone knows that you shouldn’t smoke, especially while pregnant. However, how exactly maternal smoking affects your unborn child isn’t always as…

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You know you’re not supposed to drink alcohol while pregnant. But, chances are you’ve also heard that the occasional glass of wine during pregnancy won’t hurt. You may even know women who’ve done it, and gone on to…

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Toddlers and young children usually have flat feet. So if you’re thinking to yourself, “my child is walking or running flat-footed,” you’re right! While flat feet or fallen arches might…

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If you have a baby, chances are someone, somewhere has told you to massage them. Whether it’s for digestive issues, to help them sleep, or to promote bonding there are a number of benefits…

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Introducing food to your baby is fun! But with other parents and social media touting home-made, free-range, all-natural and organic food for their little ones, it can also feel like A LOT…

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Your baby’s first steps seem like proof that magic exists. Their transformation from a helpless newborn to an ambulating, walking menace happens so fast it’s almost unbelievable. But it doesn’t always happen in a…

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Never underestimate the power of the swaddle. Most newborns will nod off just about anywhere, so it’s usually pretty easy to get them to sleep. But thanks to something known as the startle reflex, keeping…

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Routine is essential for taking care of your little one. A structured schedule with a predictable order of operations is reassuring and can even lessen behavioural issues in children. So whether they’re three…

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There’s a diaper out there for every bum. From designer options delivered monthly, to your standard grocery store finds, your choices are seemingly endless. And whether budget and environmental concerns or skin sensitivity and fashion top your list,…

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A C-section takes a lot out of you. Not only is it major surgery, but you now have a tiny human depending on you for literally everything. But while it’s hard to take proper care of yourself as…

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