Parenting
What to Expect With Positive Discipline
Consistent limits with warm connection produce better long-term behaviour than punishment. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents of babies and toddlers.
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
Buying Guides
What to Expect With Buying Reusable Nappies
A full set pays for itself within a year for most families. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
What to Expect With Reusable Nappies
A full set pays for itself within a year for most families. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
What to Expect With Teething and Appetite
Sore gums temporarily reduce intake, especially of hard textures. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
What to Expect With Safe Medicine Dosing
Infant paracetamol and ibuprofen are dosed by weight and age, and never combined without advice. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
What to Expect With Expressing and Storing Breast Milk
Fresh milk keeps four hours at room temperature, four days in the fridge and six months in a freezer. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for new parents.
· 6 min read
Pregnancy
Reduced Fetal Movements: A Complete Guide for Parents
There is no set number of kicks; what matters is a change from your baby’s normal pattern. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Building Secure Attachment: How Partners and Family Can Help
Responsiveness, not perfection, builds security — repairing after ruptures counts. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
What Real Parents Learned About Buying Thermometers
Tympanic and non-contact infrared are quick, digital axillary is cheapest and reliable. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
What Real Parents Learned About Thermometers
Tympanic and non-contact infrared are quick, digital axillary is cheapest and reliable. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read