Covid-19 adds an extra layer of worry for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Registered dietician and lactation consultant Carey Haupt answers some of your most pressing questions. Covid-19 is everywhere in our social media, on every channel and radio station, as it...
If you are looking to donate your breast milk, here are the details for Milk Banks around the country. Durban Click here for a list of Durban-based Milk Banks. Cape Town Click here for a list of Cape Town-based Milk Banks. Johannesburg and other provinces Click here...
The weather has warmed up and it can be difficult to judge how many layers your baby needs. Paediatrician Enrico Maraschin has some tips. Spring has sprung, and we are all super excited to be emerging from a long cold winter that has also kept us very isolated. We...
They grow up so fast, donโt they? Mommy Blogger Nikita Camacho (AKA Hearts in her shoes) reminds us to cherish each moment. โMommy does this fit me?โ After a pull and tug of last seasonโs top, the cuff of the sleeve sits 2cm above her wrist. I can almost hear the...
A new baby is an exciting event, but it also comes with a great deal of uncertainty as you take your little bundle home and have to take care of their every need. Doula Donna Bland has some advice for brand new parents. Becoming a parent is one of the most exciting...
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...
Pumping your breast milk doesnโt have to be fraught with frustration. Dietician and lactation consultant Carey Hauptย shares some tips to make the job easier. Whether you are expressing milk for a baby in NICU, or at work, or just to quickly go to the shops, no one...
Dietitian Megan Pentz-Kluyts outlines the different ways you can get your baby to start eating solids. When the time comes to wean your baby onto solids (from six months old and onwards), there are various methods that can help your little one to learn about the...
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...
