Baby Food
Baby-Led Weaning: The Do’s and Don’ts
Offering soft finger foods lets babies self-regulate intake and practise chewing. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires 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
When to Call a Doctor: The Do’s and Don’ts
Floppiness, breathing difficulty, non-blanching rash, poor feeding and reduced wet nappies are the classic red flags. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
The Science Behind Combination Feeding
Mixing breast and formula works best when introduced gradually to protect supply. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 22 of Pregnancy: When to Worry and When to Relax
By week 22, the fetus looks like a miniature newborn, with eyebrows and defined lips. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 25 of Pregnancy: How Partners and Family Can Help
By week 25, body fat fills out the wrinkled skin and hair gains its first pigment. specific jobs the people around you can take on for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Contact Napping at 3am: A Survival Guide
Babies sleep longer on a caregiver because of warmth, movement and familiar smell. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
The Science Behind Buying Swaddles and Transition Suits
Zip swaddles are safer than hand-wrapping for most parents. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
The Science Behind Swaddles and Transition Suits
Zip swaddles are safer than hand-wrapping for most parents. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Batch Cooking and Freezing: The Do’s and Don’ts
Frozen purees keep three months and defrost safely overnight in the fridge. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: The Do’s and Don’ts
A mild viral illness causing mouth ulcers and blisters, contagious but self-limiting. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read