Baby Care
The Science Behind Breastfeeding Latch
A deep latch takes in a good portion of the areola and should not hurt beyond the first seconds. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for new parents.
Nomsa Dlamini, RM
Nomsa is a registered midwife with fifteen years in antenatal and delivery care. She reviews KK Baby’s pregnancy, labour and postnatal content and writes our week-by-week series.
Articles by this author
Parenting
Your Questions About Chores and Responsibility by Age, Answered
Two-year-olds can carry, four-year-olds can sort, six-year-olds can plan a small task. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 19 of Pregnancy: When to Worry and When to Relax
By week 19, vernix caseosa, the waxy protective coating, covers the skin. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Baby Wipes Troubleshooting: Fixes for the 10 Most Common Problems
Water-based, fragrance-free wipes suit newborn skin. symptom-by-symptom fixes in order of likelihood for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Baby Wipes Troubleshooting: Fixes for the 10 Most Common Problems
Water-based, fragrance-free wipes suit newborn skin. symptom-by-symptom fixes in order of likelihood for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Pregnancy
Week 22 of Pregnancy: How Partners and Family Can Help
By week 22, the fetus looks like a miniature newborn, with eyebrows and defined lips. specific jobs the people around you can take on for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
The Science Behind Buying Night Lights
Warm, dimmable light preserves melatonin better than blue-white. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
The Science Behind Night Lights
Warm, dimmable light preserves melatonin better than blue-white. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Foods to Avoid Under One: The Do’s and Don’ts
Honey, whole nuts, added salt, added sugar, unpasteurised cheese and cow’s milk as a main drink. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Bronchiolitis: The Do’s and Don’ts
An RSV-driven infection causing wheeze and feeding difficulty, most serious under six months. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read