Parenting
How to Handle Baby-Proofing the Home Step by Step
Mobility arrives suddenly, so proof each room a month before you think you need to. an ordered, practical method you can follow today 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.
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Buying Guides
Buying Breast Pumps: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Double electric pumps suit regular expressing, single or manual for occasional use. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents planning purchases.
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Product Reviews
Breast Pumps: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Double electric pumps suit regular expressing, single or manual for occasional use. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents choosing baby gear.
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Baby Food
The Practical Iron-Rich Foods for Babies Checklist
Red meat, liver, lentils, beans, fortified cereal and dark leafy greens. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents starting solids.
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Baby Health
The Practical Constipation in Babies Checklist
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Baby Care
Baby Massage: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Gentle massage supports bonding, digestion and sleep onset. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for new parents.
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Pregnancy
Week 11 of Pregnancy: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
By week 11, the fetus can hiccup, and tooth buds and nail beds are forming. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for expectant parents.
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Parenting
Tummy Time: The Do’s and Don’ts
Builds neck, shoulder and core strength and reduces flat head. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Your Questions About Week 14 of Pregnancy, Answered
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Parenting
How to Handle Managing Screen-Free Evenings Step by Step
Predictable analogue routines lower bedtime resistance. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read