Babies 0 - 12 Months | your little miracle

The benefits of breastfeeding
What a bonus to know that breastfeeding is not only wonderful for baby, but benefits you just as much. You've done the research, but here's a feel-good reminder of why nursing is the way to go: Be  [read more]

Colic: Why is my baby crying so much?
Does your baby cry endlessly for hours on end with none of her usual needs unmet? Have you done everything the book said about checking her nappy, trying to feed her or offering her comfort, but nothi  [read more]

Drowning: Prevention and CPR
Every responsible parent should be especially vigilant around pools, paddling pools, dams, rivers and by the seaside. Also very important is to know what to do in the terrible event of a drowning. A b  [read more]

Teething symptoms and remedies
While teething may not be a happy time for mom and dad, it's definitely not a good time for baby. Imagine a throbbing toothache twenty-four-seven. Not fun. While these teething remedies will help with  [read more]

3 Practical Steps to Soothe Your Crying Baby
Parents are never quite prepared to deal with a baby that just won't stop crying. You probably find your baby's cries rather stressful, as it sometimes feels like they are echoing in your soul and at  [read more]

Are you suffering from postnatal depression?
You should be on Cloud Nine, right? All went (for the most part), according to plan: you endured nine long months of pregnancy, having tracked your baby's progress week by week, taken your folic acid  [read more]

Stimulate your child through play-and-learn activities
The biggest and longest-lasting gift you can give your child is your time. Baby stimulation will assist in helping your baby grow and develop mentally and physically to his peak potential. Your baby's  [read more]

Baby's First Year Milestones
You have just had a baby and your whole life has changed considerably overnight. Apart from suffering from lack of sleep and having no time to yourself anymore, you are also constantly worrying about  [read more]

Introduction To Solids: 4 - 6 Months
When you have a baby you will receive input and advice from a lot of different sources - some useful and some not so useful or even not to be trusted. Starting solids can be a scary thought as there a  [read more]

From solids to finger foods: 7 - 9 months
Your baby's food choices are increasing every month and soon there will be no end to him experimenting with new flavours and textures! It's exciting to have your baby join you at the dinner table and  [read more]

Q&A: Your Baby's First Week at Home
This is what you've been waiting for, for ten long months! It's finally time to take your newborn baby home to her  brand-new room, to try out all the tiny, cute outfits and to powder her excess  [read more]

What To Expect From The First 6 Weeks
First things first For you to embrace this new life of yours, you actually have to leave the hospital. Instead of it filling you with excitement, the idea of taking your newborn baby home can have qu  [read more]

Baby + Routine = A Happy Baby
By Elzet Pedersen I'm definitely not the best mother around, I get impatient, I scream now and then and yes, sometimes I say naughty words under my breath. But both my kids are happy and secure - m  [read more]