Have you ever felt a burning sensation in your chest, particularly after a meal? That's heartburn, and during pregnancy, it's an all too common complaint. But why does it seem to become a frequent unwelcome guest during these special nine months? Understanding...

When you are taking care of a newborn at home, your home environment needs to be adjusted to accommodate their needs. In winter this means taking extra care to keep your home warm, safe, and clean.   Ensuring that a newborn feels comfortable during the winter...

Babies are unable to regulate their body temperature for at least the first year of their life so depend on you to ensure that they do not overheat. Overheating can lead to dehydration which can be serious so take care in hot weather and keep a close eye on your...

Knowing how to dress your baby for every season can be difficult, especially if you live in a place where it's cold one minute and balmy the next. The changing seasons can also make it difficult to dress your baby and the last thing you want is for them to be too hot...

Babies. Despite being so small and cute, they’re a complex species and unfortunately, they don’t come with an instruction manual. As a new parent, it can be scary in those first few days, weeks and months to know if you’re doing the right thing. It’s important to...

Most of us know the story of Rapunzel and how she was trapped in a tower from being a baby, growing her hair over the years in order to be saved by a passing handsome prince. But did you know how she came to be trapped in that tower in the first place? Pregnancy...

So, you are thinking about a Newborn Photoshoot… First things first, congratulations! And welcome to Victoria J Photography. You might have already read that the best time to photograph your tiny one is when they are under 3 weeks of age, which means your Newborn...

There is so much advice out there for helping babies sleep through the night, helping them self soothe, helping to getting them into a routine etc. Parents will choose whatever works best for them. But sometimes, your baby is simply just unsettled and it’s not as easy...