Baby Food
Cow’s Milk Introduction: When to Worry and When to Relax
Full-fat cow’s milk can be a main drink from twelve months. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents starting solids.
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
Baby Health
Vitamin D for Babies: When to Worry and When to Relax
Breastfed babies need a daily vitamin D supplement, and formula-fed babies need one once feeds drop below 500 ml. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents…
· 6 min read
Baby Care
Umbilical Cord Care: Myths vs Facts
The stump dries and drops off between 5 and 15 days and needs air, not antiseptic. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
How to Handle Week 2 of Pregnancy Step by Step
By week 2, the uterine lining thickens and the dominant follicle matures ready for release. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 5 of Pregnancy at 3am: A Survival Guide
By week 5, the neural tube — the beginning of brain and spinal cord — starts to close, which is why folate matters so early. what to do when it happens in…
· 6 min read
Parenting
The Practical Contact Napping Checklist
Babies sleep longer on a caregiver because of warmth, movement and familiar smell. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Moses Baskets: Myths vs Facts
Useful for the first few months, but babies outgrow them fast. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Moses Baskets: Myths vs Facts
Useful for the first few months, but babies outgrow them fast. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Baby Breakfast Ideas: When to Worry and When to Relax
Oat porridge with fruit, scrambled egg, yoghurt with nut butter. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Chickenpox in Babies: When to Worry and When to Relax
Highly contagious with an itchy vesicular rash, usually mild but riskier under a month old. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read