Pregnancy
15 Expert-Backed Tips for Week 16 of Pregnancy
By week 16, the fetus is roughly the length of an avocado and many parents feel the first flutters between now and week 22. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they…
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.
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Pregnancy
What Real Parents Learned About Week 19 of Pregnancy
By week 19, vernix caseosa, the waxy protective coating, covers the skin. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Nappies: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Absorbency, fit at the leg and price per nappy are the three variables. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Parenting
What to Expect With Digital Safety for Young Children
Default privacy settings and shared-space device use prevent most problems. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Product Reviews
Nappies: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Absorbency, fit at the leg and price per nappy are the three variables. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Toddler Milk Alternatives: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Fortified soya is the closest nutritional match to cow’s milk for toddlers. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Hospital Admissions with a Baby: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Bring the red book, medicines, a comforter and phone charger. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
Cluster Feeding: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Bunched feeds in the evening are normal and drive supply, particularly in growth spurts. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
What to Expect With Week 20 of Pregnancy
By week 20, the mid-pregnancy anomaly scan checks anatomy in detail — the halfway mark. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Safe Sleep Guidelines Age by Age: Newborn to Toddler
Back to sleep, on a firm flat surface, in your room for six months, with no loose bedding, is the strongest evidence in infant care. how the answer changes as your child…
· 6 min read