Finding Joy in the Challenging Journey of Parenting
Hykie and Gerridene Berg share in the joyride that is parenting. In an open conversation with MM, having waited for years to have a child, the struggles that come with parenting are not any less real or challenging, despite the joy of parenthood. Let me start by...
Car Seats: Informed Decisions Save Lives
Don’t you find it troubling that South African consumers head off to their local baby retailer to buy a car seat without doing a minute of research? That’s like going to the local car dealership and buying a vehicle without checking what size the engine is, how big...
The great walking-ring debate
For decades, the walking ring was acceptable and used among my family and friends who had babies as I was growing up. I would watch them run across the floor. confidently taking their steps, and found that it encouraged these babies to stand up and walk on their own....
Guest Editor Jessica King’s 5 Favourites for Baby
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What is motherhood?
Mother’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. Here’s some of the answers that we got. Ayanda Mfundisi - Mother of two “A mother is a representative of god. She...
Bailey Schneider’s Must-Haves Part 2
Outgrowing onesies
They grow up so fast, don’t they? Mommy Blogger Nikita Camacho (AKA Hearts in her shoes) reminds us to cherish each moment. “Mommy does this fit me?” After a pull and tug of last season’s top, the cuff of the sleeve sits 2cm above her wrist. I can almost hear the...
The first 100 days after birth
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...
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...