Baby Care
15 Expert-Backed Tips for Breastfeeding Latch
A deep latch takes in a good portion of the areola and should not hurt beyond the first seconds. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help 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
The Practical Week 19 of Pregnancy Checklist
By week 19, vernix caseosa, the waxy protective coating, covers the skin. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.
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Pregnancy
The Science Behind Week 22 of Pregnancy
By week 22, the fetus looks like a miniature newborn, with eyebrows and defined lips. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Baby’s First Words for First-Time Parents
First words usually appear between 10 and 14 months and are often people or food. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
15 Expert-Backed Tips for Buying Night Lights
Warm, dimmable light preserves melatonin better than blue-white. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
15 Expert-Backed Tips for Night Lights
Warm, dimmable light preserves melatonin better than blue-white. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Foods to Avoid Under One on a Budget: What Matters and What Does Not
Honey, whole nuts, added salt, added sugar, unpasteurised cheese and cow’s milk as a main drink. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Bronchiolitis on a Budget: What Matters and What Does Not
An RSV-driven infection causing wheeze and feeding difficulty, most serious under six months. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
15 Expert-Backed Tips for Reflux in Babies
Posseting is common and usually harmless, while true reflux disease affects feeding and weight. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
The Practical Week 26 of Pregnancy Checklist
By week 26, eyes open for the first time and the fetus responds to sound with movement. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.
· 5 min read