Baby Care
Colic: Myths vs Facts
Prolonged crying without an identifiable cause affects up to one in five babies and resolves by three to four months. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for new…
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
How to Handle Week 9 of Pregnancy Step by Step
By week 9, the tail bud disappears, all essential organs are present in early form, and the embryo becomes a fetus next week. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for…
· 6 min read
Pregnancy
Week 12 of Pregnancy at 3am: A Survival Guide
By week 12, the first-trimester scan and combined screening are usually offered, and miscarriage risk drops sharply. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
The Practical Encouraging Independent Play Checklist
Independent play grows from a few minutes at nine months to half an hour by three years. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Baby Bouncers and Rockers: Myths vs Facts
Useful for short supervised periods, never for sleep. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Baby Bouncers and Rockers: Myths vs Facts
Useful for short supervised periods, never for sleep. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Preparing for Nursery Meals: When to Worry and When to Relax
Share your child’s allergen list and texture stage in writing. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Postnatal Depression Screening: When to Worry and When to Relax
PND affects around one in eight parents, including fathers. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
Sterilising Bottles: Myths vs Facts
Sterilise all feeding equipment for the first twelve months alongside proper washing. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
How to Handle Week 16 of Pregnancy Step by Step
By week 16, the fetus is roughly the length of an avocado and many parents feel the first flutters between now and week 22. an ordered, practical method you can follow today…
· 6 min read