A BLOG BY PARENTS FOR PARENTS
Preschool Education in a Tech-Saturated World
Nurturing Young Minds The first years of a child’s life are a whirlwind of growth, exploration, and discovery. Preschool is a crucial time for children, as it lays the foundation for lifelong learning. As we step deeper into the digital age, and as cases of digital...
Bestmed Tempo wellness benefits for your child
The Bestmed Tempo wellness programme helps you to embrace a healthy lifestyle through expert advice and support. Only one adult needs to complete their health assessment at a participating pharmacy to qualify for the Bestmed Tempo wellness benefits for the whole...
The scourge of mom-guilt
Nothing could have ever prepared me for what motherhood came with. The last two years have been a journey, trying to navigate being a first-time mother as well as parenting with my husband. Going back to work meant I had to leave my son in the hands of a stay-in...
Mustela | Skincare Product Reviews
Junita's Review When we started our Mustela journey, Lehandro got sick and had middle ear infection. The soothing chest rub really helped us those few days. Lehandro was so relaxed after we applied the chest rub, and not once did we struggle with a stuffy or blocked...
The Magic of Mom-Friends
Sitting at home with my four-week-old newborn in our love bubble on the couch. I realised that I had not put on a proper outfit since the day before I gave birth. I was looking to do something social and fun during my maternity leave; just then, an ad came up on my...
Lessons learned as a single mom.
Navigating life as a single mom can be overwhelming at times. It can feel like a juggling act in which some balls are made of glass and others made of rubber. The trick is learning to identify which will break if they drop and which will bounce. I am by no means an...
The heart of an adoptive mama
To get "the call", instead of a positive pregnancy test was what life was all about, almost 6 years ago. I knew that somewhere there was a beautiful soul that was carrying my daughter inside of her. Some of us were meant to be ‘heart mamas’, some ‘tummy mamas’ and...
Raising a child with special needs
There's always so much stigma around autism and how to communicate with someone who can't communicate verbally. Having toddlers is hard enough without adding OCD, sensory processing disorder; and then not being able to communicate with them, It’s a whole other ball...
Making the decision to let our toddler start school during the Covid-19 pandemic
Age 3 was the age we had chosen as the year we would have Ose’s first birthday celebration as we didn’t believe in having the traditional first birthday party. A one-year-old, in our opinion, is too young to comprehend all that happens at a birthday party. Kids often...
Motherhood in 2021
Let's be honest here. Motherhood is no walk in the park. It's a total mind shift. It's selflessness on levels that your prior self could not even comprehend. It is sacrificing your time, energy and body for tiny humans that will inevitably be the boss of you....
WaterWipes
WaterWipes provide safe cleansing for the most delicate newborn skin and are so gentle they can also beused on premature babies. Made from 99.9% high purity water and a drop of fruit extract, WaterWipes have been specifically developed to be as mild and pure as cotton...
Preparing our life backpacks for this holiday season
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been counting down the days to Christmas, and are already jotting down family ideas to celebrate the festive season. This time of year has always been a favourite in our household, filled with family bonding traditions, but...
Confessions of a preemie mom
Can you imagine going in for your 34-week prenatal checkup at 15:00, only to be told that your baby -who has only just developed their lungs - will be coming out of the safety of your womb at 18:00? Well, this is what happened to me and my beautiful baby girl. In the...
Precious Cargo reviews the Maxi-Cosi Pearl Pro
The Maxi Cosi Pearl Pro is the updated version of the popular 2Way Pearl. It is part of the 3way Family; the 3WayFix isofix base is also compatible with the Jade carrycot, Pebble Pro/Rock infant seats as well as the Pearl Pro and Pearl Smart toddler seats. This gives...
The Burabi Squeeze Feeding Spoon: What’s all the fuss about?
Grayson is my second born, so when it came to introducing him to solids I thought I knew what I was doing. I also thought I had all that I needed to get him going. Then, when strolling around a baby market one day, I came across the Burabi stand. The item that...
Finding the right diaper bag … it all starts here
It used to be that diaper bags were either pink or blue with baby prints on it. Your options consisted of plain bags or one’s that were decorated with polka dots, but they were all made of plastic. However, this has since changed and there is a lot more variety when...
Born out of a love for supporting local
Born out of a love for supporting local at markets, maker and creator Carin Archibald started her proudly South African baby brand of pretty but functional ‘momssentials’, Button & Bear, after noticing a gap in the market for locally made products that she could...
Navigating the grocery store with a masked toddler
The clock is ticking, I imagine the mission in my mind. It needs to be a quick job. In and out! Zero distractions. I have my disguise ready. I cannot leave any evidence that I was ever there, so I need to be careful. I can only touch what is on my list. Mission:...
Olerato from Mommy & Baby Approved reviews the New NUK First Choice Temperature Control range
When our last baby was born earlier than expected, I knew right away that we would need to buy some baby bottles that we can use to not only store breastmilk, but also to feed baby. With my middle child, we used and loved NUK, so naturally I was already gravitating...
Being a mama to three girls
Guest editor Mari-Louise Candiotes says she and her husband always wanted a big family: a messy home turned upside down and inside out with love and laughter. However, she never expected to be a mama to only girls. Glitter, impromptu tea parties, plays, and...
Navigating home-schooling during lockdown
If someone had told me last year that I would be home-schooling my kids while working from home, I would have rolled on the floor, laughing in complete disbelief. However, this has become my reality now and not just for me, but for many other moms and dads all over...
Surviving lockdown with my three children
Well, it has been challenging being in lockdown with the three kids. I’ll admit I’ve had some meltdowns because of feeling overwhelmed, but 60 days into it and I can finally say that I am more settled now. This experience has certainly expanded my parenting knowledge...
Baby Dove Head to Toe Wash
My son Eli, who is five years old, simply hates when bath products touch his eyes, as he is petrified of the burning. We decided to let him try the Baby Dove Head to Toe Wash by himself, for a more hands-on experience of the product. The first thing he said to me was,...
Raising a child as a single parent
We all instinctively know that single parenting is hard, but unless you’ve done it yourself, you don’t really understand, writes guest editor Kwanele Mbobo. Single parenting has been a journey for me, a rollercoaster of emotions and many firsts for both baby and...
When strollers meet technology
Hands up to all the parents out there who use a pram for more than just transporting a kid? Let’s face it, a pram is essentially a compact trolley. Yes, sure, they transport your precious kids, but they also carry nappy bags, groceries, blankets, jackets, bottles of...
As my children grow, so do I
Looking back on 2019, I ask myself ‘where did the year go?’ The minutes turned into hours; the hours turned into days. The seasons went through their annual cycle and here we are again, getting summer-ready, doing gift shopping and already filling up our 2020...
Baby massage and the art of touch
Infant massage has a host of amazing benefits for your baby. Victoria Massia from Life Baby gives you the low-down on infant massage. Q. How did infant massage begin? A. Infant massage has strong historical roots originating with Ayurvedic medicine in India around...
When you have to go away without them
Be it for business or pleasure, leaving your kids behind is not the easiest thing to do when you travel, but Guest editor Hayley Malan says that with a little bit of planning and some creativity, the time apart can in fact be an exciting time for everyone! My eldest...
Managing pregnancy anxiety
Finding out that you’re expecting is one of life’s most exciting events. For me it felt like a miracle and a curse each time. I have always wanted children and was blessed with a beautiful baby girl who is currently eight months old and now I am expecting baby number...
Step up your parenting game
For most men, there is a certain “macho” pride that comes with having a son. There is the idea that you can somehow pass down your name and a long legacy of traditions to your son. This is exactly how I felt when my son (Eli) was born five years ago. Our bond was...
What it means to me to be a mom
I’ve always longed to have a child of my own, someone I could shower with love and affection. My own human being. From the time you find out you’re pregnant, your life changes for the better. The minute your baby is born and is brought into this world, you know things...
Review of the Baby Throne
The Baby Throne was created by Zoe Durbach specifically for her son, Hector Knight Durbach. When Hector was about four months old, she noticed that her son showed indications of when he wanted to “go” and that a specific squat position triggered the instinct to “push”...
Baby Dove Lotion Review by Mama Is Me
For that extra tender loving care, the Baby Dove Lotion, Sensitive Moisture, is certainly the crème de la crème of this beautiful range of baby products. Both my children have delicate skins, one being prone to eczema and the other prone to red blotches, so what I...
The Angelcare breathing movement monitor saves Florence’s life
Whether your baby’s respiratory system is strong, or it needs a little more development, rest assured because the Angelcare breathing movement monitors have been designed to alert you if no movement is detected for 20 seconds. Respiratory system abnormalities can...
Baby Dove Wipes Review by Mama Is Me
If there’s one baby product I simply cannot live without, it has to be wet wipes. Since my children were born, I have made every effort to surround myself with the best quality wet wipes. As a family, we fell in love with the Baby Dove Wipes on the first try. I love...
Mealtimes and a busy parent’s reality
Guest editor Tenielle Maris writes about how her good intentions around feeding her children had to change when reality hit. With a passion for all things relating to nutrition, and having started my blog when my son was five months old, it felt only natural to...
Here’s the best parenting advice you will ever get
I think it was a family friend who casually told me to have fun when we bumped into each other at the shopping mall. I was highly pregnant with my first baby and it didn’t seem like advice at the time. I didn’t think much of it then, but looking back on it now, it was...
Is the Chelino Travel Buddy the best travel stroller?
By Just A Mamma About a month ago we were asked to review the Chelino Travel Buddy stroller. We are a family of avid travellers, I was intrigued and excited to see if the Travel Buddy would be the best travel stroller we’ve used. We took it along to Umhlanga, and this...
Preparing your toddler for a new sibling
When I was pregnant with my second child, my first was only a few months old. As I wondered how we were all going to adjust, I realised there was no way I was going to make such a small child understand that another one was on the way. I mean, he was barely saying...
Using play to unwind
Do you know what the most difficult stage of parenthood is? Pregnancy? Newborn? High school? Well, the most difficult stage of parenthood is the one you are in at this very moment, purely because it is brand new to you. This is the case whether you have one child or...
Turtle Fun
Create little sea turtles made from craft supplies you can find at home. SUPPLIES: For this craft you are going to need so get a few supplies together. An egg carton for the shell, green cardboard for the flippers and body, a foam ball for the turtle’s head, a marker...
Does it ever get any easier?
When you’re in the midst of all those sleepless nights and food wars, it can seem like you’ll never get out. Guest editor AfroDaddy delivers some truth bombs. I was pushing both my children in their double stroller up the road. The pavement needed some work, so...
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