Tips for New Parents

Welcome to Capricare®’s Knowledge Hub, your go-to source for trusted advice and tips for new parents. Whether you’re just starting your parenting journey or looking for insights into your baby’s growth, we provide helpful resources to guide you every step of the way. Our Knowledge Hub is organised into several categories, each focused on the key aspects of parenting.

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Essential Toddler Nutrients: Calcium
Essential Toddler Nutrients: Calcium
Toddlers experience rapid growth and development. Because of this your toddler will need almost three times the amount of calcium that you need as an adult (in relation to their... Read more...
Essential Toddler Nutrients: Vitamin D
Essential Toddler Nutrients: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is also known as the sunshine vitamin! That’s because the most natural and efficient source of vitamin D comes from UVB rays from direct sunlight (UVB rays can’t... Read more...
The Importance of Tummy Time
The Importance of Tummy Time
Tummy time means letting your baby lie on their front for a little bit every day. The amount of time depends on their age and development, but you can start... Read more...
Dealing With a Fussy Eater
Dealing With a Fussy Eater
One of the most helpful things to do is to give your fussy one a range of different textures and flavours. This can help them develop a taste for all... Read more...
Why Is My Baby Crying?
Why Is My Baby Crying?
Crying is your baby’s only way of communicating with you. They are trying to tell you something and it could be a number of things, so use this checklist to... Read more...
Lactose Intolerance in Babies
Lactose Intolerance in Babies
Lactose intolerance in babies is quite rare. Unless they are born prematurely, or it is inherited from both parents, it’s more common for children to develop it when they’re older,... Read more...
Is My Baby’s Poo Normal?
Is My Baby’s Poo Normal?
The first poo you encounter will be a sticky, greenish-black, tar like thing that’ll be hard to remove from your baby’s bottom. This is called meconium and is made up... Read more...
Does My Baby Have Reflux?
Does My Baby Have Reflux?
After feeding, your baby might bring up a little milk. This is very common in young babies and is known as reflux or regurgitation. Signs of reflux: Bringing up milk... Read more...
Dealing With Your Baby’s Constipation
Dealing With Your Baby’s Constipation
You will get to know your baby’s bowel movements, and you’ll recognise what’s normal for them. Don’t worry if they strain for a few minutes during their bowel movements, this... Read more...
Combination Feeding
Combination Feeding
Combination feeding means offering your baby milk from both breast and bottle. The bottle can be either filled with pumped breast milk or formula milk. Just be aware that once... Read more...
Tips for Mealtimes With Toddlers
Tips for Mealtimes With Toddlers
Your little one has moved onto small, regular meals now and is sitting up at the table with you. However, there seems to be more food on the floor than... Read more...

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