Parenting
Introducing a Comforter: Myths vs Facts
A consistent comfort object supports self-settling from around six months. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not 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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Buying Guides
Buying Travel Systems for First-Time Parents
A pram, carrycot and car seat bundle only saves money if you actually need all three parts. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents planning purchases.
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Product Reviews
Travel Systems for First-Time Parents
A pram, carrycot and car seat bundle only saves money if you actually need all three parts. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
15 Expert-Backed Tips for Baby-Led Weaning
Offering soft finger foods lets babies self-regulate intake and practise chewing. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
15 Expert-Backed Tips for When to Call a Doctor
Floppiness, breathing difficulty, non-blanching rash, poor feeding and reduced wet nappies are the classic red flags. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
Umbilical Cord Care for First-Time Parents
The stump dries and drops off between 5 and 15 days and needs air, not antiseptic. the version nobody explains before you need it for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 2 of Pregnancy: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
By week 2, the uterine lining thickens and the dominant follicle matures ready for release. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 5 of Pregnancy on a Budget: What Matters and What Does Not
By week 5, the neural tube — the beginning of brain and spinal cord — starts to close, which is why folate matters so early. where money genuinely helps and where it…
· 6 min read
Parenting
Teaching Sharing and Turn-Taking: Myths vs Facts
True sharing is not developmentally realistic before about three. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Moses Baskets for First-Time Parents
Useful for the first few months, but babies outgrow them fast. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read