Parenting
Discipline Without Shouting Age by Age: Newborn to Toddler
Shouting works briefly then loses power, and it teaches volume as a tool. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents of babies and toddlers.
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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Pregnancy
15 Expert-Backed Tips for Heartburn in Pregnancy
Progesterone relaxes the valve at the top of the stomach, so reflux is common and worsens as the uterus grows. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for expectant parents.
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Pregnancy
What Real Parents Learned About Braxton Hicks Contractions
Irregular, painless tightenings that do not get closer together are practice contractions, not labour. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for expectant parents.
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Parenting
Building a Family Routine: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Predictable anchors — wake, meals, nap, bath, bed — reduce behaviour flashpoints. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents of babies and toddlers.
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Buying Guides
How to Handle Buying Formula Preparation Machines Step by Step
Convenient but only worth it if temperature accuracy is verified regularly. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
How to Handle Formula Preparation Machines Step by Step
Convenient but only worth it if temperature accuracy is verified regularly. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
First Foods to Try: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Soft vegetables, iron-rich meats, lentils, avocado and banana are excellent starters. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Vaccine Side Effects: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Mild fever, irritability and a sore leg for 24 to 48 hours are expected and are the immune system working. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents…
· 5 min read
Baby Care
How to Handle Room Temperature for Babies Step by Step
16 to 20 degrees is the recommended range for safe sleep. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
What to Expect With Signs of Labour
A show, regular strengthening contractions, waters breaking and low backache are the classic signs. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for expectant parents.
· 5 min read