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.
Nightmares start around two as imagination develops, night terrors are different and happen in deep sleep. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents of babies and…
· 6 min read
Water-based, fragrance-free wipes suit newborn skin. how this typically changes over time for parents planning purchases.
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Water-based, fragrance-free wipes suit newborn skin. how this typically changes over time for parents choosing baby gear.
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Appetite surges are short and self-correcting. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents starting solids.
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Choking, burns, febrile seizures and falls are the four scenarios worth rehearsing. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Mixing breast and formula works best when introduced gradually to protect supply. how this typically changes over time for new parents.
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Multiple pregnancies need more scans, more iron and earlier delivery planning. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for expectant parents.
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Anxiety in a subsequent pregnancy is normal and early reassurance scans are often available. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for expectant parents.
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Two-year-olds can carry, four-year-olds can sort, six-year-olds can plan a small task. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents of babies and toddlers.
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Zip swaddles are safer than hand-wrapping for most parents. how this typically changes over time for parents planning purchases.
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