Baby Care
The Science Behind Newborn Vision Development
Newborns focus best at 20 to 30 centimetres, roughly feeding distance. 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
Separation Anxiety at 3am: A Survival Guide
Peaking between 8 and 18 months, it signals healthy attachment rather than a problem. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 33 of Pregnancy: When to Worry and When to Relax
By week 33, the immune system takes on antibodies passed from you through the placenta. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Stair Gates Troubleshooting: Fixes for the 10 Most Common Problems
Screw-fitted gates at the top of stairs, pressure-fitted elsewhere. symptom-by-symptom fixes in order of likelihood for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Stair Gates Troubleshooting: Fixes for the 10 Most Common Problems
Screw-fitted gates at the top of stairs, pressure-fitted elsewhere. symptom-by-symptom fixes in order of likelihood for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Pregnancy
Week 36 of Pregnancy: How Partners and Family Can Help
By week 36, the baby may drop lower into the pelvis, easing rib pressure and increasing bladder pressure. specific jobs the people around you can take on for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
The Science Behind Buying Nursing Chairs
Back support and arm height matter far more than glide mechanisms. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
The Science Behind Nursing Chairs
Back support and arm height matter far more than glide mechanisms. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Reading Baby Food Labels: The Do’s and Don’ts
Check the first ingredient, the total sugar per 100 g and whether fruit dominates a savoury product. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Hip Dysplasia Screening: The Do’s and Don’ts
Routine newborn checks screen hips, and early treatment with a harness is highly effective. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read