Baby Care
Baby Sleep Environment for First-Time Parents
Dark, cool, quiet and boring is what a sleep space should be. the version nobody explains before you need it 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.
Articles by this author
Pregnancy
Dating Scan: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
An ultrasound between 8 and 14 weeks measures crown-rump length and gives the most accurate due date available. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Pre-Eclampsia on a Budget: What Matters and What Does Not
High blood pressure with protein in the urine after 20 weeks can escalate quickly and is why every appointment checks both. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for expectant…
· 5 min read
Parenting
Fine Motor Skills Development: When to Worry and When to Relax
The pincer grip usually arrives between 9 and 12 months and unlocks self-feeding. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Cots and Cot Beds: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
A cot bed extends usable life to around five years at a modest price premium. how this typically changes over time for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Cots and Cot Beds: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
A cot bed extends usable life to around five years at a modest price premium. how this typically changes over time for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Your Questions About Safe Food Preparation, Answered
Wash, cook thoroughly, cool quickly and refrigerate within an hour. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Your Questions About Dehydration Signs, Answered
Fewer wet nappies, a sunken fontanelle, dry mouth and lethargy are the key indicators. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
Cradle Cap: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
Seborrhoeic dermatitis on the scalp is harmless and self-limiting. how this typically changes over time for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Caffeine in Pregnancy: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Guidance generally caps caffeine at 200 mg a day, roughly two mugs of instant coffee. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for expectant parents.
· 5 min read