Parenting
Your Questions About Picky Eating, Answered
Neophobia peaks between two and six and is a normal developmental stage. direct answers to what parents actually ask 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 Baby Food Makers on a Budget: What Matters and What Does Not
Steam-and-blend units save washing up but a steamer basket and a stick blender do the same job. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Baby Food Makers on a Budget: What Matters and What Does Not
Steam-and-blend units save washing up but a steamer basket and a stick blender do the same job. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Baby-Led Weaning Age by Age: Newborn to Toddler
Offering soft finger foods lets babies self-regulate intake and practise chewing. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
When to Call a Doctor Age by Age: Newborn to Toddler
Floppiness, breathing difficulty, non-blanching rash, poor feeding and reduced wet nappies are the classic red flags. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
Baby Carriers and Slings on a Budget: What Matters and What Does Not
Ergonomic carriers support the thighs in an M-shape and keep the airway clear. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Colostrum Harvesting: Myths vs Facts
Expressing small amounts of colostrum from around 36 weeks can help if diabetes or a planned caesarean is in the picture. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for…
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Building a Daily Routine Around Baby Kicks Counting
Patterns usually settle by week 28 and continue right up to labour. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Your Questions About Playground Safety, Answered
Falls are the leading cause of playground injury and equipment height is the main factor. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Baby Books and Sensory Toys on a Budget: What Matters and What Does Not
High-contrast board books and open-ended sensory toys hold attention longest. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read