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.
Readiness is shown by sitting with support, head control and hand-to-mouth coordination. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Any fever under three months is treated as an emergency, while older babies are judged on behaviour as much as temperature. what to do when it happens in the middle of the…
· 6 min read
Most car seats are fitted incorrectly, and ISOFIX plus a support leg reduces the error rate. how this typically changes over time for new parents.
· 5 min read
Newborns sleep 14 to 17 hours across the day in short blocks because their circadian rhythm is not yet mature. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents of babies…
· 6 min read
They form when skin stretches faster than collagen can adapt, and genetics is the biggest factor. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
It can take fifteen exposures before a child accepts a new food. a realistic hour-by-hour picture from morning to night for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Hand hygiene, avoiding smoke exposure and limiting contact during outbreaks reduce risk. a realistic hour-by-hour picture from morning to night for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Insulated bottle pockets and a wipe-clean lining matter more than brand. the seasonal adjustments that catch families out for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Insulated bottle pockets and a wipe-clean lining matter more than brand. the seasonal adjustments that catch families out for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Intense itching, especially of palms and soles without a rash, can indicate a liver condition needing monitoring. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for expectant parents.
· 5 min read