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.
Fewer wet nappies, a sunken fontanelle, dry mouth and lethargy are the key indicators. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Sterilise all feeding equipment for the first twelve months alongside proper washing. the version nobody explains before you need it for new parents.
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By week 16, the fetus is roughly the length of an avocado and many parents feel the first flutters between now and week 22. the errors that cost parents the most time…
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By week 19, vernix caseosa, the waxy protective coating, covers the skin. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for expectant parents.
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Back to sleep, on a firm flat surface, in your room for six months, with no loose bedding, is the strongest evidence in infant care. the line between normal variation and a…
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Fragrance-free emollients beat scented “baby” fragrance products. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents planning purchases.
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Fragrance-free emollients beat scented “baby” fragrance products. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents choosing baby gear.
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Convenient for travel but sucking from a pouch skips chewing practice. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents starting solids.
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Iron stores from birth run down around six months, which is why iron-rich first foods matter. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Up to 10% weight loss in the first days is normal, with birth weight regained by two weeks. the version nobody explains before you need it for new parents.
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