Baby Care
The Science Behind Reflux in Babies
Posseting is common and usually harmless, while true reflux disease affects feeding and weight. 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
Dropping to One Nap at 3am: A Survival Guide
Most toddlers move from two naps to one between 13 and 18 months. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 26 of Pregnancy: When to Worry and When to Relax
By week 26, eyes open for the first time and the fetus responds to sound with movement. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Swaddles and Transition Suits Troubleshooting: Fixes for the 10 Most Common Problems
Zip swaddles are safer than hand-wrapping for most parents. symptom-by-symptom fixes in order of likelihood for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Swaddles and Transition Suits Troubleshooting: Fixes for the 10 Most Common Problems
Zip swaddles are safer than hand-wrapping for most parents. symptom-by-symptom fixes in order of likelihood for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Pregnancy
Week 29 of Pregnancy: How Partners and Family Can Help
By week 29, bones need calcium as they harden fast, and movements become stronger and more cramped. specific jobs the people around you can take on for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
The Science Behind Buying Weaning Sets
Soft-tip spoons, suction bowls and open cups cover the whole first year. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
The Science Behind Weaning Sets
Soft-tip spoons, suction bowls and open cups cover the whole first year. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Water and Drinks for Babies: The Do’s and Don’ts
Water in an open cup from six months, no juice or sweetened drinks. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Eczema in Babies: The Do’s and Don’ts
An impaired skin barrier causes dry, itchy, inflamed patches, often on the face and joint creases. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read