Product Reviews
Cots and Cot Beds: The Do’s and Don’ts
A cot bed extends usable life to around five years at a modest price premium. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires 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.
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Baby Care
Cradle Cap: The Do’s and Don’ts
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· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 6 of Pregnancy: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
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· 6 min read
Pregnancy
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Buying Guides
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· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Best Baby Carriers in 2026: Tested and Reviewed
Structured carriers suit longer walks, wraps suit newborn closeness. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Baby Food Portion Sizes: A Complete Guide for Parents
A baby’s stomach is roughly the size of their fist. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Gastroenteritis in Babies: A Complete Guide for Parents
Vomiting and diarrhoea risk dehydration quickly in small bodies. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
Winding and Burping: A Complete Guide for Parents
Swallowed air is uncomfortable for babies who feed fast or cry before feeding. a full walkthrough from first principles for new parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Toddler Tantrums: A Complete Guide for Parents
The emotional brain matures far faster than the regulatory prefrontal cortex, which is why toddlers cannot “calm down” on request. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read