Parenting
Your Questions About Family Mealtimes, Answered
Regular family meals correlate with better nutrition, vocabulary and wellbeing. 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
The Science Behind Buying Playmats and Gyms
Firm, washable mats with removable arches extend usable life. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
The Science Behind Playmats and Gyms
Firm, washable mats with removable arches extend usable life. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Baby Food Hygiene on the Go Age by Age: Newborn to Toddler
Insulated bags, ice packs and a two-hour rule for cooked food. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Baby Eye Development Checks Age by Age: Newborn to Toddler
A persistent squint after three months needs an ophthalmology referral. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
The Science Behind Preparing Formula Safely
Powdered formula is not sterile, so water at 70 degrees is used to kill bacteria. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 17 of Pregnancy: When to Worry and When to Relax
By week 17, brown fat starts to develop, which will help regulate body temperature after birth. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 20 of Pregnancy: How Partners and Family Can Help
By week 20, the mid-pregnancy anomaly scan checks anatomy in detail — the halfway mark. specific jobs the people around you can take on for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Establishing a Bedtime Routine at 3am: A Survival Guide
The same short, predictable sequence each night becomes a sleep cue within a couple of weeks. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents of babies…
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
The Science Behind Buying Thermometers
Tympanic and non-contact infrared are quick, digital axillary is cheapest and reliable. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read