Baby Care
The Practical Newborn Skin Care Checklist
Vernix, peeling and milia are normal, and less product is better in the first month. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for new 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.
Articles by this author
Pregnancy
Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Unpasteurised dairy, undercooked meat, high-mercury fish, raw shellfish and liver carry specific risks in pregnancy. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
What Real Parents Learned About Sibling Rivalry
Rivalry peaks when the age gap is under three years and both children need the same resource. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Your Questions About Pregnancy Weight Gain, Answered
Recommended gain depends on pre-pregnancy BMI and ranges from around 5 to 18 kilograms. direct answers to what parents actually ask for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Picky Eating: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Neophobia peaks between two and six and is a normal developmental stage. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
The Practical Buying Bottles and Teats Checklist
Slow-flow, vented teats support paced feeding in breastfed babies. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
The Practical Bottles and Teats Checklist
Slow-flow, vented teats support paced feeding in breastfed babies. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Cow’s Milk Introduction: Myths vs Facts
Full-fat cow’s milk can be a main drink from twelve months. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Vitamin D for Babies: Myths vs Facts
Breastfed babies need a daily vitamin D supplement, and formula-fed babies need one once feeds drop below 500 ml. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents managing…
· 6 min read
Baby Care
The Practical Newborn Nail Care Checklist
Nails grow fast and scratches are common in the first weeks. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for new parents.
· 5 min read