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Infant Illnesses | Spotlight on colic

"My two-month-old baby has suddenly started crying every night! I don't know what to do! What could it be?"

25 Sep

The Nanny Series

From finding the right nanny to protecting her and your rights, here's everything you have to know when you're thinking of employing a...

26 Jul 2017

Had a baby in lockdown? These researchers want to know about your experience

"Our study will allow us to describe the birth and new parenting experiences in South Africa during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic.'

21 Sep

WATCH: The benefits of immunisation

General Practitioner Dr Dasha Fielder discusses the benefits of immunisation, and puts some unfounded fears to rest.

14 Sep

What exactly is cradle cap, and what should you do about it?

That flaky rash on your baby’s head isn’t dandruff – it’s called cradle cap and it’s quite normal for babies.

16 Sep

Top tips to turn your baby's room into a sleep oasis

17 Sep

Should I have a routine for my newborn baby?

Adjusting to life in the first few weeks after bringing baby home can be tough. Is forming a routine the answer?

10 Sep

How to get better at burping your baby

A little bit of wind can cause a whole lot of bother.

20 Aug

Squeaky clean: How to sterilise baby bottles, and when to stop

Is it really necessary to sterilise your baby's bottles?

07 Aug

I lost my baby's clinic card, what now?

What happens if you lose your baby's clinic card?

05 Aug

Five games to play with your baby and toddler

What to play, and why...

03 Aug

Nineteen baby questions you Google most – ANSWERED!

From in the womb to kicking and screaming when they're finally out – here are your commonly searched questions about your baby and all...

07 Aug 2018

Spots and rashes on baby? Here's what's normal and when to visit a doctor

There are over 40 different kinds of temporary skin problems that can affect an infant. Find out what to do when your baby’s perfect skin...

02 Jun

Managing postpartum depression: New moms isolated by coronavirus pandemic

Postpartum depression is the result of a dynamic interplay between biological, psychological and social risk factors, all of which can be...

09 Apr

'I’m a nurse, this is how I’m taking care of my triplets during lockdown'

Tsakani Ndlovu (29) shares how she is taking care of her kids in this difficult time.

02 Apr

PODCAST | PARENT24/7: How to treat post-partum depression

From medication to taking a holiday, find out how new moms can get help here.

10 Mar

PODCAST | PARENT24/7: Can post-partum depression affect adoptive parents?

Adoptive mom Charlotte Bieldt shares her story with us.

10 Mar

PODCAST | PARENT24/7: Fathers can get post-partum depression too

Psychologist Gerda Kriel and psychiatrist Anusha Lachman reveal that fathers can also suffer from post-partum depression.

10 Mar