Baby Food
What Real Parents Learned About Growth Spurts and Hunger
Appetite surges are short and self-correcting. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents starting solids.
Dr Imran Patel, MBChB
Imran is a paediatrician working in general and emergency paediatrics. He reviews SA Baby’s illness, immunisation and infant health articles for clinical accuracy.
Articles by this author
Baby Health
What Real Parents Learned About Baby First Aid Basics
Choking, burns, febrile seizures and falls are the four scenarios worth rehearsing. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
Building a Daily Routine Around Twins and Newborn Care
Tandem routines, not individual ones, are what make twin care sustainable. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Placenta Previa: When to Worry and When to Relax
A low-lying placenta covering the cervix can cause painless bleeding and usually means a planned caesarean. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Umbilical Cord Care Before Birth: How Partners and Family Can Help
Cord blood banking and delayed clamping are both decided before labour. specific jobs the people around you can take on for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Returning to Work After Parental Leave on a Budget: What Matters and What Does Not
A phased return and a settled childcare routine reduce stress for everyone. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Building a Daily Routine Around Buying Bottle Warmers
Convenient but a jug of warm water works and never overheats. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Building a Daily Routine Around Bottle Warmers
Convenient but a jug of warm water works and never overheats. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
What Real Parents Learned About Responsive Feeding
Watching cues rather than aiming to empty the bowl builds healthy appetite regulation. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
What Real Parents Learned About Antibiotic Use in Infants
Most childhood infections are viral, so antibiotics are unhelpful and carry side effects. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read