While it’s not a serious ailment, nappy rash can be incredibly uncomfortable for your little one. Pippa Naudé tells us how to treat it quickly and effectively. According to UK National Health Service statistics, up to a third of babies and toddlers in nappies develop...
I always tell mums (and dads) that they should imagine their baby’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...
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...
Caring for a newborn can be a little scary, but with these top tips from Durban-based midwife Cheryl Rowe, who runs Cheryl’s Gentle Births, you’ll be feeling confident in no time. Bath Time Bliss Getting started Cheryl Rowe says, “For many of my moms, the first few...
South African summers can become quite uncomfortable for your baby with temperatures rising to above 35°C in certain areas of the country. Tennille Aron provides some useful tips to keep your baby happy and healthy during the sunny season. The summer heat can be quite...
Having a child with eczema is almost like living in hell. Your child does not sleep, she scratches and scratches until she bleeds. She cries all night. Her skin looks like that of a crocodile. Sometimes it looks like she was boiled; her skin is so red and dry. Ina...
Have you noticed that the sun rises a little later and the evenings are getting chillier? Winter is coming and it’s time to prepare for it, says Yashmitha Padayachee. Babies lose heat more rapidly than adults, and they can’t regulate their temperatures like we can....
Guest editor Sarah Huddy shares her top 10 questions to ask your doctor about allergies – the what, the why and how, to help your child with their diagnosis. Allergies are common in children and are on the rise globally, so if you suspect your child may be suffering...
Babies with eczema are irritable, restless and don’t sleep very well thanks to their itchy skin. Childbirth educator, family wellness coach and specialist in childhood immunisations, Sister Louise Archary, tells you what you need to know about this condition. If your...
All new moms and dads want their precious little bundles to be safe, healthy and well taken care of. But sometimes little nigglies like cradle cap can crop up and send doting parents into a bit of a flutter. Though cradle cap, also known as baby dandruff, can be...
