Baby Food
What You Actually Need for Growth Spurts and Hunger
Appetite surges are short and self-correcting. the shortlist of kit that earns its place, and the rest you can skip for parents starting solids.
Thandi Mokoena, RD
Thandi is a registered dietitian specialising in maternal and infant nutrition. She writes our weaning, allergen introduction and toddler nutrition guidance.
Articles by this author
Baby Health
What You Actually Need for Baby First Aid Basics
Choking, burns, febrile seizures and falls are the four scenarios worth rehearsing. the shortlist of kit that earns its place, and the rest you can skip for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
What Real Parents Learned About Buying Travel Systems
A pram, carrycot and car seat bundle only saves money if you actually need all three parts. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
What Real Parents Learned About Umbilical Cord Care
The stump dries and drops off between 5 and 15 days and needs air, not antiseptic. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for new parents.
· 5 min read
Product Reviews
What Real Parents Learned About Travel Systems
A pram, carrycot and car seat bundle only saves money if you actually need all three parts. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Parenting
Building a Daily Routine Around Toddler Sleep and Nightmares
Nightmares start around two as imagination develops, night terrors are different and happen in deep sleep. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for parents…
· 6 min read
Pregnancy
Pre-Eclampsia: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
High blood pressure with protein in the urine after 20 weeks can escalate quickly and is why every appointment checks both. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
What Raising Confident Girls Really Costs
Praise effort and strategy rather than appearance or being “good”. the honest numbers, including the ones nobody mentions for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy: The Do’s and Don’ts
Unpasteurised dairy, undercooked meat, high-mercury fish, raw shellfish and liver carry specific risks in pregnancy. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Baby Food
What to Expect With Safe Food Preparation
Wash, cook thoroughly, cool quickly and refrigerate within an hour. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read