The collagen trend has taken centre stage over the past few years, and for good reason. All the research into gut health has also led to investigating babies' gut health. Ever heard the saying, "A healthy gut is a happy gut"? Well, this holds true for adults and our...
We continue with Part II of the introduction to solids by sought-after Dieticians Megan Pentz-Kluyts and Dorothy van der Spuy,ย 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....
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.ย At around six months, you have probably got your babyโs milk feeds...
Itโs something all adults take for granted, but being able to burp โ and release trapped and painful gas โ is an exciting milestone for any baby to reach. When babies are born, their digestive tract is still developing and they donโt yet have the ability to make...
Babies are magical!ย 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...
When it comes to healthcare for our kids itโs easy to become overwhelmed, writes optometrist Chantelle Brits. This article fact-checks five common myths about babies and visioncare. Babies donโt need their eyes checked Untrue. A paediatrician will check for visual...
Melodie de Jager and Cozette Laubser explore the connection between babiesโ 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...
Certified sleep consultant Petro Thamm takes a look at sleep regression โ why your babyโs 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...
A premature birth can be described as an emotional rollercoaster ride and, simultaneously, a time of witnessing the miraculous, as a โpreemieโ fights to gain strength and keep growing. Kim Jansen explores premature or preterm births and how these warrior-like little...
