Parenting
Newborn Sleep Patterns: The Do’s and Don’ts
Newborns sleep 14 to 17 hours across the day in short blocks because their circadian rhythm is not yet mature. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for 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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Pregnancy
15 Expert-Backed Tips for Stretch Marks
They form when skin stretches faster than collagen can adapt, and genetics is the biggest factor. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for expectant parents.
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Pregnancy
What Real Parents Learned About Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Intense itching, especially of palms and soles without a rash, can indicate a liver condition needing monitoring. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for expectant parents.
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Parenting
How to Handle Wake Windows by Age Step by Step
The amount of awake time a baby tolerates grows from 45 minutes at birth to four hours by toddlerhood. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents of babies and…
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Buying Guides
How to Handle Buying Changing Tables Step by Step
A dresser topper is cheaper and lasts longer than a dedicated table. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents planning purchases.
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Product Reviews
How to Handle Changing Tables Step by Step
A dresser topper is cheaper and lasts longer than a dedicated table. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents choosing baby gear.
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Baby Food
Family Meals for Babies: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The same meal, adapted for salt and texture, is the goal from around nine months. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents starting solids.
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Baby Health
Newborn Screening Tests: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The heel-prick test screens for rare but serious metabolic and genetic conditions. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Baby Care
How to Handle Flat Head Syndrome Step by Step
Positional plagiocephaly is common and usually improves with repositioning. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for new parents.
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Pregnancy
What to Expect With Baby Kicks Counting
Patterns usually settle by week 28 and continue right up to labour. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for expectant parents.
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