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.
Convenient but only worth it if temperature accuracy is verified regularly. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Full-fat, unsweetened dairy is a useful source of calcium and energy. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Babies under six months should be kept out of direct sun rather than relying on sunscreen. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents managing a…
· 5 min read
16 to 20 degrees is the recommended range for safe sleep. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for new parents.
· 5 min read
By week 14, facial muscles get their first workout — squinting, frowning and grimacing all appear. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
By week 17, brown fat starts to develop, which will help regulate body temperature after birth. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Carrying supports regulation and frees hands, provided the airway stays clear. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
A full set pays for itself within a year for most families. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
A full set pays for itself within a year for most families. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Readiness is shown by sitting with support, head control and hand-to-mouth coordination. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read