From Milk to Munchies: An Intro to Solids Part II
We continue with Part II of the introduction to solids by sought-after Dieticians Megan Pentz-Kluyts and Dorothy van der Spuy, A reminder from where we left off in part one of an intro to solids: At the time of introducing solids, all babies need additional water....
Yeah you Got that Yummy! An Introduction to Solids
Two of South Africa's most renowned Dieticians, Megan Pentz-Kluyts and Dorothy van der Spuy, put pen to paper for our MamaMagic community to help you know when your baby is ready for solids. At around six months, you have probably got your baby’s milk feeds...
The battle of the burp
It’s something all adults take for granted, but being able to burp – and release trapped and painful gas – is an exciting milestone for any baby to reach. When babies are born, their digestive tract is still developing and they don’t yet have the ability to make...
Babies are magical!
Babies are magical! So much development happens in the first years of life, and the first 3000 days are the most important. Let have a closer look at the first year of life. As parents, the most important things you can do is provide physical touch, eye contact, and...
5 Myths about babies’ vision debunked
When it comes to healthcare for our kids it’s easy to become overwhelmed, writes optometrist Chantelle Brits. This article fact-checks five common myths about babies and visioncare. Babies don’t need their eyes checked Untrue. A paediatrician will check for visual...
Growth vs development: Your baby’s body & brain working together
Melodie de Jager and Cozette Laubser explore the connection between babies’ physical growth and their ability to reach their developmental milestones. According to neuroscience, babies are born with more brain cells than they would ever use. Depending on the range of...
Is Your Baby’s Sleep Regression Keeping You Up At Night?
Certified sleep consultant Petro Thamm takes a look at sleep regression – why your baby’s sleep patterns sometimes regress, what to do about it, and when you should be worried by it. There is nothing more rewarding for a parent than when you finally feel as though...
Born Fighters
A premature birth can be described as an emotional rollercoaster ride and, simultaneously, a time of witnessing the miraculous, as a “preemie” fights to gain strength and keep growing. Kim Jansen explores premature or preterm births and how these warrior-like little...
Sore nipples and how to soothe them
Many breastfeeding mothers believe that nipple pain is normal, but registered dietician and certified lactation consultant Deidre Smith says breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt. “Nipple pain is normal …” or is it? While nipple pain may be common, and one of the main reasons...
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