Understanding Colic

Understanding Colic

The inconsolable cry of a colicky baby can leave parents desperate. While its cause is still something of a conundrum, there are treatment options that can alleviate some of your babyโ€™s symptoms and also offer you the support you need to feel less isolated and...

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Skincare tips for babies

Skincare tips for babies

I always tell mums (and dads) that they should imagine their babyโ€™s skin as a bricked wall, with many layers. Each layer has its own function, and how we nourish these layers, sets a foundation for the rest of their lives. It is also important to note that the skin is...

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The Netcells Community Bank

The Netcells Community Bank

    Next Biobank has joined hands with the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) to make cord blood available to more South Africans in need. Since the โ€˜90s, advances in umbilical cord blood technology have made cord blood transplants a viable...

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How To Help Your Baby (and You) Get Some Sleep

How To Help Your Baby (and You) Get Some Sleep

The first few months of your babyโ€™s life are the time toย get to know your baby, and learn about your babyโ€™s needs for sleep, feeds, play and settling. You might find that a very simple, flexible routine seems to help your baby, and helps you feel more in control. But...

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Babies are magical!

Babies are magical!

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...

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What is motherhood?

What is motherhood?

Motherโ€™s Day is fast approaching. With this special day just a week away, we asked a few moms from the MamaMagic community, what motherhood means to them. Hereโ€™s some of the answers that we got. Ayanda Mfundisi - Mother of two โ€œA mother is a representative of god. She...

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Starting solids 101

Starting solids 101

It can be confusing knowing whether or not your baby is ready to start solids. Dietician and lactation consultant Carey Haupt takes you through the basics. Starting solids can be an exciting time. I remember when we started our son on solids. We had my brother and the...

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Reevana Govender’s Must Haves Part 1

Reevana Govender’s Must Haves Part 1

    I am Reevana Jagersar Govender, wife to my amazing husband, Chad, and girl mom to my princesses, May and Ray. I am an optometrist by profession and a blogger by passion.ย The Daily Reev was born in March 2019 and I have loved sharing my journey through...

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