Buying Guides
Buying Teething Toys: Myths vs Facts
Solid silicone is safer than liquid-filled, which can leak if punctured. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents planning purchases.
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
Product Reviews
Teething Toys: Myths vs Facts
Solid silicone is safer than liquid-filled, which can leak if punctured. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Baby Food Portion Sizes for First-Time Parents
A baby’s stomach is roughly the size of their fist. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Gastroenteritis in Babies for First-Time Parents
Vomiting and diarrhoea risk dehydration quickly in small bodies. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
Choosing a Pram or Stroller: Myths vs Facts
Lie-flat capability, folded size and the boot of your actual car decide most purchases. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
How to Handle Week 30 of Pregnancy Step by Step
By week 30, amniotic fluid volume begins to reduce as the baby takes up more room. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 33 of Pregnancy at 3am: A Survival Guide
By week 33, the immune system takes on antibodies passed from you through the placenta. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
The Practical Toddler Nutrition Checklist
Toddlers eat in weekly patterns, not daily ones, and appetite naturally drops after the first year. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Baby Bath Thermometers: Myths vs Facts
Useful reassurance, though your elbow is remarkably accurate. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Baby Bath Thermometers: Myths vs Facts
Useful reassurance, though your elbow is remarkably accurate. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read