Baby Food
Water and Drinks for Babies: 9 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Water in an open cup from six months, no juice or sweetened drinks. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents starting solids.
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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