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.
Low shelves, few toys and open-ended materials extend concentration. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Back support and arm height matter far more than glide mechanisms. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Back support and arm height matter far more than glide mechanisms. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
A baby’s stomach is roughly the size of their fist. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Vomiting and diarrhoea risk dehydration quickly in small bodies. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Dummies are associated with lower SIDS risk in the first six months and can affect feeding if introduced too early. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for new parents.
· 5 min read
Children under four cope best with concrete, close-to-the-event explanations. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Prepare the older child in the last month, not the first trimester. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Too much or too little fluid can indicate issues with swallowing, kidneys or placental function. direct answers to what parents actually ask for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Regular family meals correlate with better nutrition, vocabulary and wellbeing. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read