Pregnancy
Twin Pregnancy: The Do’s and Don’ts
Multiple pregnancies need more scans, more iron and earlier delivery planning. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
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.
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Parenting
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· 5 min read
Buying Guides
What to Expect With Buying Baby Skincare Ranges
Fragrance-free emollients beat scented “baby” fragrance products. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
What to Expect With Baby Skincare Ranges
Fragrance-free emollients beat scented “baby” fragrance products. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
What to Expect With Vitamin Supplements for Babies
Vitamin D from birth, and vitamins A and C from six months in some national guidance. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
What to Expect With Choking Prevention
Grapes, cherry tomatoes, nuts, popcorn and hard raw vegetables are the highest-risk foods. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
What to Expect With Newborn Weight Loss and Regain
Up to 10% weight loss in the first days is normal, with birth weight regained by two weeks. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Rhesus Negative Pregnancy: A Complete Guide for Parents
If you are RhD negative and your baby is positive, anti-D injections prevent antibodies forming. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Encouraging Independent Play: How Partners and Family Can Help
Independent play grows from a few minutes at nine months to half an hour by three years. 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 Night Lights
Warm, dimmable light preserves melatonin better than blue-white. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read