Parenting > Newborns 0-6 months
Are baby advice books making mothers depressed and anxious?
There is a potential mismatch between expectations of what advice books offer and the reality of being a ...
Tricks to carry you through the spring allergy season (without preventing you from breastfeeding)
Don’t let allergies steal the joy that comes with spring...
3 Tips for couples to stay connected after baby
67% of couples report a decline in relationship happiness for up to three years after the birth of ...
Feeling sexy after motherhood: It’s easier than you think
I grew up with the notion that, after a baby, you were supposed to lose your sex appeal; ...
Just had a baby? Here’s everything you need to know about baby poo, pee & spit-up
Expert answers to your most pressing questions about your baby’s bodily fluids, including poo, urine and spit-ups...
Benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby
Dr Leneque X Lindeque tells us about the lesser known health benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and ...
Day care vs nanny – which is best for you and your child?
As a working mom, you’ll be faced with the decision to either enrol your child at day care ...
Caring for your baby’s umbilical cord
Huggies® expert, Lynn Bluff, registered nurse, midwife and childbirth educator, sheds some light on caring for your baby's ...
15 Survival strategies for moms returning to work after maternity leave
Returning to work soon? Follow these tips to help you through those first days and weeks...
WIN 1 of 2 Philips Avent baby hampers worth R 3163 each
Breastfeeding guide for moms on the go! Philips Mother and Child Care Division
How probiotics save newborn babies’ lives
A special probiotic mixture given to newborn babies reduces the incidence of sepsis, which is often deadly, by ...
Information is key! How to choose the right car seat for your child
Purchasing a car seat is the single most important decision you will make as a parent...
5 Distressing baby skin conditions and how to treat them
Expert advice on how to offer relief for these five common baby skin conditions, by Françoise Gallet...
The tragedy of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Although shaking a child and damaging its little body is unacceptable, Shaken Baby Syndrome has become increasingly common ...
A new mom’s guide to newborn sleep
Baby’s here! Friends and family have warned you that you’ll get less sleep in the first few months ...
Groundbreaking milk bank technology saves babies
In a first for the African continent, a South African human milk bank service now includes colostrum donations ...
Why breastfeeding and work can, and should, go together
Returning to work after maternity leave rates as one of the top reasons why mothers stop breastfeeding their ...
6 Trends to consider before choosing a baby name
Battling to choose a name for your little one? You’re not the first parent to find this a ...
Useful tips to prepare you for birth and breastfeeding
There is nothing as amazing as knowing that you have prepared well ahead for the birth of your ...
8 Reasons why parents may choose not to vaccinate – and why you really should
According to a South African Demographic Health Survey released by Statistics SA in 2016, only about 53% of ...
