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In the baby hub we cover many of the questions new parents may have including topics on baby care, sleep, feeding, development milestones...

27 Oct 2016

The #InfantIllnesses Series: It's probably not as serious as you think, but let's be sure!

We'll help you to decide when you should actually panic.

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Infant Illnesses | Spotlight on Respiratory Syncytial Virus

We speak to paediatrician Dr Iqbal Karbanee about this common infection and the signs that should not be ignored.

27 Oct

WATCH | The special way Nicki Minaj shared the first glimpse of her baby boy

The rapper and new mom celebrated her first wedding anniversary by posting an adorable first glimpse of her son.

26 Oct

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The ‘why phase’: How to deal with your toddler’s many, many questions

Here is why your toddler asks why all the time, along with some tips on how to manage all those questions before you lose your parenting...

26 Oct

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From crawling to walking, is your baby on the right track?

Occupational therapist Samantha Toweel-Moore explains how he'll go from crawling to walking.

23 Oct

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Are you normal new-parent tired, or suffering from 'parental burnout'?

Feelings of guilt, shame and embarrassment are also rife in parental burnout, which correlate with symptoms of depression.

21 Oct

Why many South African mothers give up breastfeeding their babies so soon

Of all the factors that determine women’s decisions on breastfeeding, the most dominant one – in my study, at least – was the stress that...

20 Oct

WATCH | Nicki Minaj says she's 'madly in love' with her newborn son

"I am so grateful & in love with my son".

19 Oct

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'Sterilise everything that they might put in their mouths': Germ truths for new parents

Babies are very good at getting hold of and sucking on objects before their parents can say "gastrointestinal infection".

16 Oct

Time is running out for baby Kamogelo, as he battles rare genetic disorder

Two year old Kamogelo is on borrowed time.

15 Oct

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Infant Illnesses: Spotlight on baby acne

"My 4-week-old baby has severe baby acne. It started when he was 3 weeks old. Is there anything I can use on his skin to make it better?...

13 Oct

August/ Sep 2020 winners

See some of our winners for August /September 2020

20 Oct

Is baby-led weaning really a good idea for my baby? Experts give their advice

Are you ready to put away your blender and stop buying jars of baby food to give your little one a chance to feed herself?

12 Oct

Tantrums or growing pains? There’s much more to toddler troubles than you might think

"Remember that a toddler won’t be able to distinguish between reality and cartoon characters, therefore what is seen on a cartoon is real...

08 Oct

Why does my toddler suddenly hate everyone?

Don’t worry if your toddler is suddenly giving everyone you know the stink-eye – she’s not harbouring anti-social thoughts, she’s just...

07 Oct

'My baby could have died!': Every new parent should know about this potentially fatal infection

How can a mother know when her newborn has septicaemia when the symptoms are so close to those of colic or reflux? And what is the cause?

05 Oct

WATCH | Cardi and Kulture Kiari serve mommy and daughter goals

In just 24 hours, the account racked up more 500 000 followers.

02 Oct