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.
Any fever under three months is treated as an emergency, while older babies are judged on behaviour as much as temperature. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents…
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Fresh milk keeps four hours at room temperature, four days in the fridge and six months in a freezer. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for new parents.
· 5 min read
By week 21, swallowing amniotic fluid helps the digestive system practise for milk. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.
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By week 24, viability is generally recognised and glucose tolerance testing is often scheduled around now. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
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Gaps under two mean more logistics, gaps over four mean more jealousy over status. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents of babies and toddlers.
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Tog-rated bags remove loose bedding risk. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Tog-rated bags remove loose bedding risk. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents choosing baby gear.
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Cooking, blending and freezing in portions is cheaper and lets you control salt. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Short horizontal eustachian tubes make ear infections common in babies. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents managing a baby’s health.
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First teeth usually appear between four and ten months with drooling, gum rubbing and disturbed sleep. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for new parents.
· 5 min read