Parenting
What to Expect With Fine Motor Skills Development
The pincer grip usually arrives between 9 and 12 months and unlocks self-feeding. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents of babies and toddlers.
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.
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy Skincare: A Complete Guide for Parents
Retinoids and high-dose salicylic acid are avoided, while niacinamide, azelaic acid and mineral SPF are considered safe. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
What Real Parents Learned About Buying Bottle Warmers
Convenient but a jug of warm water works and never overheats. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
What Real Parents Learned About Bottle Warmers
Convenient but a jug of warm water works and never overheats. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
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Dark, cool, quiet and boring is what a sleep space should be. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for new parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Choosing a Nursery or Preschool: How Partners and Family Can Help
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· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Ovulation Tracking Methods: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
Basal temperature, cervical mucus and LH strips each capture a different part of the cycle. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
What Real Parents Learned About Week 2 of Pregnancy
By week 2, the uterine lining thickens and the dominant follicle matures ready for release. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying Lightweight Strollers: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Cabin-size folds now include a decent recline and a usable basket. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Lightweight Strollers: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Cabin-size folds now include a decent recline and a usable basket. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read