My son’s neck fat folds is causing him irritation and discomfort. I clean his neck with a soft damp cloth…
When should your baby be introduced to solid food?
I used to be a keen reader in the first few months when it came to deciding what nappy cream…
Three months old with a cold
Baz turned three months old this week. For the past six days he has had a cold, which meant less…
Fussy baby and the Kurdish remedy
My son is currently 2 months and 11 days old (or 70 days). In the beginning, he was an absolute…
Treating your little one’s eczema
Eczema, also known as dermatitis is a dry skin condition. Mild cases often show signs of dry, red and itchiness.…
Get a diary!
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the hardest part of becoming a new mother is the pain of giving birth.…
Swaddling in Lânik: is it safe?
Swaddling is quite popular throughout Kurdistan. It is an ancient practice that has been followed without question. As a child…
Week #1: Arrival of newborn and passing the çilla period
The arrival of a new baby is exciting, scary and even challenging. Suddenly, you will find yourself overwhelmed with “baby…
Getting pregnant, the Kurdish way!
This is not an article on how you can conceive through a “Kurdish method” despite what the title might possibly…
The Kurdish Mother 