Product Reviews
What to Expect With Baby Bouncers and Rockers
Useful for short supervised periods, never for sleep. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents choosing baby gear.
Nomsa Dlamini, RM
Nomsa is a registered midwife with fifteen years in antenatal and delivery care. She reviews SA Baby’s pregnancy, labour and postnatal content and writes our week-by-week series.
Articles by this author
Baby Food
What to Expect With Baby Food Allergy Reactions
Hives, swelling, vomiting or breathing difficulty within two hours suggest an allergic reaction. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
What to Expect With Baby Head Injuries
Most falls are minor, but loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting or abnormal drowsiness need emergency care. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
What to Expect With Sterilising Bottles
Sterilise all feeding equipment for the first twelve months alongside proper washing. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Pain Relief Options in Labour: A Complete Guide for Parents
From breathing and water to gas and air, pethidine and epidural, each option has trade-offs in mobility and alertness. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 6 min read
Parenting
Contact Napping: How Partners and Family Can Help
Babies sleep longer on a caregiver because of warmth, movement and familiar smell. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
What Real Parents Learned About Buying Baby Baths and Supports
A simple bath support gives you two free hands. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
What Real Parents Learned About Baby Baths and Supports
A simple bath support gives you two free hands. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
What Real Parents Learned About Breastfeeding Latch
A deep latch takes in a good portion of the areola and should not hurt beyond the first seconds. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Perineal Tears and Recovery: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
Most first vaginal births involve some tearing, and grades one and two heal well with basic care. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 6 min read