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.
Under 18 months, screens are discouraged except video calls; after two, quality and co-viewing matter more than minutes. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents of babies and toddlers.
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By week 32, most babies settle head-down, and toenails and fingernails are complete. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for expectant parents.
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By week 35, the kidneys are fully developed and the liver can process some waste. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for expectant parents.
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Independent play grows from a few minutes at nine months to half an hour by three years. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents of babies and toddlers.
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Screw-fitted gates at the top of stairs, pressure-fitted elsewhere. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Screw-fitted gates at the top of stairs, pressure-fitted elsewhere. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Wash, cook thoroughly, cool quickly and refrigerate within an hour. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Fewer wet nappies, a sunken fontanelle, dry mouth and lethargy are the key indicators. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Hiccups are frequent, harmless and often follow feeds. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for new parents.
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By week 36, the baby may drop lower into the pelvis, easing rib pressure and increasing bladder pressure. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for expectant parents.
· 5 min read