Baby Food
Weaning Equipment for First-Time Parents
A stable high chair with a footrest, soft-tipped spoons and a bib with a catcher. the version nobody explains before you need it 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
Meningitis Awareness for First-Time Parents
Fever with a non-blanching rash, neck stiffness, high-pitched cry or bulging fontanelle needs emergency care. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
Baby Sneezing and Snuffles: Myths vs Facts
Newborns clear amniotic fluid and dust through frequent sneezing. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
How to Handle Week 37 of Pregnancy Step by Step
By week 37, early term begins, but the last weeks still add important brain and lung development. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 40 of Pregnancy at 3am: A Survival Guide
By week 40, your official due date, though only around one in twenty babies arrive on it. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
The Practical Building a Family Routine Checklist
Predictable anchors — wake, meals, nap, bath, bed — reduce behaviour flashpoints. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Baby Sleep Aids: Myths vs Facts
Projectors and sound machines can help but become sleep associations. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Baby Sleep Aids: Myths vs Facts
Projectors and sound machines can help but become sleep associations. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Fussy Eating in Toddlers for First-Time Parents
It can take fifteen exposures before a child accepts a new food. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
RSV Prevention for First-Time Parents
Hand hygiene, avoiding smoke exposure and limiting contact during outbreaks reduce risk. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read