Baby Health
Constipation in Babies: The Do’s and Don’ts
Hard pellets and pain on passing stool define constipation, not frequency alone. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
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.
Articles by this author
Baby Care
The Science Behind Car Seat Installation
Most car seats are fitted incorrectly, and ISOFIX plus a support leg reduces the error rate. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 31 of Pregnancy: When to Worry and When to Relax
By week 31, the brain can process information and register signals from all five senses. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 34 of Pregnancy: How Partners and Family Can Help
By week 34, the central nervous system and lungs mature rapidly, and babies born now usually do very well. specific jobs the people around you can take on for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Sibling Rivalry at 3am: A Survival Guide
Rivalry peaks when the age gap is under three years and both children need the same resource. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents of…
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
The Science Behind Buying Toddler Beds
The transition usually suits between 18 months and three years. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
The Science Behind Toddler Beds
The transition usually suits between 18 months and three years. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Toddler Snacks: The Do’s and Don’ts
Two planned snacks a day support intake without spoiling meals. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Baby Breathing Patterns: The Do’s and Don’ts
Periodic breathing with short pauses is normal in newborns. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
The Science Behind Newborn Jaundice
Yellowing appearing after 24 hours is common and usually resolves, but early or deep jaundice needs assessment. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for new parents.
· 5 min read