Babies are incredible little creatures. When they are born, they are so dependent on us adults. They learn from us, they need our love and comfort, they need our full attention. We are the ones who teach them how to walk, speak, interact with others, and so on. As they grow older, we teach them important life lessons; to respect others, how to be a good person and many many more. But there is something truly amazing about the way babies experience the world around them. They are present in the moment they are in. There is no past and no future, just now. I believe that as much as we teach them, they can teach us a great deal about life as well. We were all babies once, but it seems as if we have forgotten how to enjoy our lives. After watching my ten-month-old for a while, I…

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and, yeeey, it’s my very first. Thinking about this special day made me reflect on the past nine months since I became a mum myself. What a life-changing experience it’s been? And where’s the time actually gone? It seems just like yesterday when we brought our little girl home from the hospital. Oh boy, how much has happened since then? The last nine months have been the most challenging but also the most beautiful of my life so far. There have been highs and lows, laughter and cry, moments of pure joy and moments of desperation. But one thing is for sure. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Being a new mum means your whole life as you knew it before you had your baby is turned completely upside down. Your entire life suddenly revolves around this tiny human being who becomes…

What’s the best sleeping position for a baby? Simple question, yet even here you might get various answers from different health professionals.

Here, in the UK, it is widely recommended that babies should sleep on their backs. Ever since I became pregnant, I read everywhere that’s the safest position for a baby’s sleep. Plus, the midwives, health visitors and other health professionals have only confirmed this. You read about the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and it scares many new parents more than anything else.

When you have a baby, there are lots of decisions you will have to make, and the feeding choice will be one of the first. Breastfeeding was a natural option for me. I didn’t even think for a second about it. The only thing I wish I had known before my baby was born is how difficult it REALLY is. Yes, I heard that if a baby doesn’t latch properly, it may hurt, but boy, what a pain that was. If you want to breastfeed your baby, then I applaud you, because you will give your little one the best start in life. But be prepared, the beginning might be almost unbearable. It will be hard, and it will be most certainly painful, almost to the point when you are ready to give up. Nevertheless, it’s still worth the sacrifice, when I see Little E growing and becoming a young…

Hey, Mama, it’s ok to cry. Being a mum is a tough job. I think every mum can relate to that. We all try to do our best for our children, but sometimes there is just too much on our shoulders, and all you want to do is cry. And that’s ok. Crying is ok. When you are at your witts end, crying seems like the only solution. You feel much better once you let those tears roll down your cheeks. I know I do. Just because you are a mum, you don’t have to be strong and have it all together 24/7. When I was growing up, my parents never shared their feelings with my siblings and me. I never knew when something was bothering them. I want to show my daughter that it’s ok to feel sad, upset and emotional sometimes. When you are a mum, there are so…