Baby Care
Choosing a Cot or Crib: A Complete Guide for Parents
Firm, flat, waterproof-covered mattress with no gaps at the sides is what matters. a full walkthrough from first principles for new parents.
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
Parenting
Speech and Language Development: A Complete Guide for Parents
Babbling by 7 months, first words around 12 and a word spurt near 18 are typical markers. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 15 of Pregnancy: A Complete Guide for Parents
By week 15, the fetus can sense light through closed eyelids and bones are hardening. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Building a Daily Routine Around Sibling Rivalry
Rivalry peaks when the age gap is under three years and both children need the same resource. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for…
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Nappy Bins: The Do’s and Don’ts
Sealed cassette systems control odour but cost more over a year. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Nappy Bins: The Do’s and Don’ts
Sealed cassette systems control odour but cost more over a year. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
Bottle Feeding Positions: The Do’s and Don’ts
Paced bottle feeding, held semi-upright, reduces overfeeding and wind. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 18 of Pregnancy: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
By week 18, hearing develops enough that familiar voices begin to register. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 21 of Pregnancy: The Do’s and Don’ts
By week 21, swallowing amniotic fluid helps the digestive system practise for milk. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Picky Eating: A Complete Guide for Parents
Neophobia peaks between two and six and is a normal developmental stage. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read