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.
An impaired skin barrier causes dry, itchy, inflamed patches, often on the face and joint creases. symptom-by-symptom fixes in order of likelihood for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Clip-on shades with UPF fabric outperform draping a muslin, which traps heat. making it work around shifts, commutes and childcare for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Clip-on shades with UPF fabric outperform draping a muslin, which traps heat. making it work around shifts, commutes and childcare for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Too much or too little fluid can indicate issues with swallowing, kidneys or placental function. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Sleepsuits with integrated feet and two-way zips beat poppers at 3am. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Sleepsuits with integrated feet and two-way zips beat poppers at 3am. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Insulated bags, ice packs and a two-hour rule for cooked food. how this typically changes over time for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
A persistent squint after three months needs an ophthalmology referral. how this typically changes over time for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby hair sheds in the first months and regrows differently. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for new parents.
· 5 min read
Toddlers eat in weekly patterns, not daily ones, and appetite naturally drops after the first year. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read