Baby Care
First Outing With a Newborn: Myths vs Facts
There is no fixed waiting period; fresh air is good for both of you. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for new parents.
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 Hyperemesis Gravidarum Step by Step
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy Test Accuracy at 3am: A Survival Guide
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Parenting
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Buying Guides
Buying Baby Monitors: When to Worry and When to Relax
Video monitors with encrypted local streaming and a dedicated screen outperform app-only models on reliability. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Baby Monitors: When to Worry and When to Relax
Video monitors with encrypted local streaming and a dedicated screen outperform app-only models on reliability. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Teething and Appetite for First-Time Parents
Sore gums temporarily reduce intake, especially of hard textures. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Safe Medicine Dosing for First-Time Parents
Infant paracetamol and ibuprofen are dosed by weight and age, and never combined without advice. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
Bathing a Newborn: When to Worry and When to Relax
Two or three baths a week is enough for a newborn, since more strips the skin barrier. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
How to Handle Gestational Diabetes Step by Step
Raised blood sugar in pregnancy affects a significant minority of pregnancies and is usually diagnosed with a glucose tolerance test around week 24 to 28. an ordered, practical method you can follow…
· 6 min read