Parenting
Night Weaning: Myths vs Facts
Many babies no longer need calories overnight after around a year, subject to your clinician’s view on growth. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents of babies…
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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Buying Guides
Buying Playmats and Gyms: When to Worry and When to Relax
Firm, washable mats with removable arches extend usable life. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Playmats and Gyms: When to Worry and When to Relax
Firm, washable mats with removable arches extend usable life. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Baby Food Textures by Age: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
Puree, mash, soft lumps, chopped, then family food by twelve months. how this typically changes over time for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Croup: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
A barking cough and stridor caused by upper airway swelling, usually worse at night. how this typically changes over time for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
Preparing Formula Safely: When to Worry and When to Relax
Powdered formula is not sterile, so water at 70 degrees is used to kill bacteria. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
How to Handle Caesarean Recovery Step by Step
A caesarean is major abdominal surgery, and full recovery takes around six weeks. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Induction of Labour at 3am: A Survival Guide
Induction is offered for post-term pregnancy, reduced movements, pre-eclampsia or other clinical concerns, and can take days. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Building Secure Attachment: Myths vs Facts
Responsiveness, not perfection, builds security — repairing after ruptures counts. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Thermometers: When to Worry and When to Relax
Tympanic and non-contact infrared are quick, digital axillary is cheapest and reliable. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read