Pregnancy
Dental Care in Pregnancy at 3am: A Survival Guide
Hormones cause gum inflammation and bleeding, and gum disease is linked to preterm birth. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant 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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Parenting
Reading to Your Baby: Myths vs Facts
Shared reading from birth predicts later vocabulary better than almost any other home activity. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
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Clip-on shades with UPF fabric outperform draping a muslin, which traps heat. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Baby Sunshades and UV Protection: When to Worry and When to Relax
Clip-on shades with UPF fabric outperform draping a muslin, which traps heat. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Vitamin Supplements for Babies: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
Vitamin D from birth, and vitamins A and C from six months in some national guidance. how this typically changes over time for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Choking Prevention: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
Grapes, cherry tomatoes, nuts, popcorn and hard raw vegetables are the highest-risk foods. how this typically changes over time for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
Travel Systems and Car Journeys: When to Worry and When to Relax
Babies should not spend more than 90 minutes at a time in a car seat. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
How to Handle Amniotic Fluid Levels Step by Step
Too much or too little fluid can indicate issues with swallowing, kidneys or placental function. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Skincare at 3am: A Survival Guide
Retinoids and high-dose salicylic acid are avoided, while niacinamide, azelaic acid and mineral SPF are considered safe. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Discipline Without Shouting: Myths vs Facts
Shouting works briefly then loses power, and it teaches volume as a tool. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read