Parenting
Supporting a Shy Child Age by Age: Newborn to Toddler
Temperament is stable and warmth beats pushing. 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 Caesarean Recovery
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Pregnancy
What Real Parents Learned About Induction of Labour
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Parenting
Handling Public Meltdowns: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
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Buying Guides
How to Handle Buying Reusable Nappies Step by Step
A full set pays for itself within a year for most families. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents planning purchases.
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Product Reviews
How to Handle Reusable Nappies Step by Step
A full set pays for itself within a year for most families. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents choosing baby gear.
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Baby Food
Iron-Rich Foods for Babies: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Red meat, liver, lentils, beans, fortified cereal and dark leafy greens. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Constipation in Babies: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Hard pellets and pain on passing stool define constipation, not frequency alone. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
How to Handle Expressing and Storing Breast Milk Step by Step
Fresh milk keeps four hours at room temperature, four days in the fridge and six months in a freezer. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for new parents.
· 6 min read
Pregnancy
What to Expect With Reduced Fetal Movements
There is no set number of kicks; what matters is a change from your baby’s normal pattern. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for expectant parents.
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