Imran is a paediatrician working in general and emergency paediatrics. He reviews SA Baby’s illness, immunisation and infant health articles for clinical accuracy.
Blood volume rises by nearly half, which dilutes haemoglobin and makes iron deficiency common by the third trimester. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Independent play grows from a few minutes at nine months to half an hour by three years. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Guidance generally caps caffeine at 200 mg a day, roughly two mugs of instant coffee. direct answers to what parents actually ask for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Ratios, staff turnover and how the room feels tell you more than the brochure. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Structured carriers suit longer walks, wraps suit newborn closeness. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Structured carriers suit longer walks, wraps suit newborn closeness. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Check the first ingredient, the total sugar per 100 g and whether fruit dominates a savoury product. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents starting solids.
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Routine newborn checks screen hips, and early treatment with a harness is highly effective. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Swallowed air is uncomfortable for babies who feed fast or cry before feeding. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for new parents.
· 5 min read
Progesterone relaxes the valve at the top of the stomach, so reflux is common and worsens as the uterus grows. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for expectant parents.
· 6 min read