Thandi is a registered dietitian specialising in maternal and infant nutrition. She writes our weaning, allergen introduction and toddler nutrition guidance.
Prolonged crying without an identifiable cause affects up to one in five babies and resolves by three to four months. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for new parents.
· 5 min read
Useful for the first few months, but babies outgrow them fast. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Two-year-olds can carry, four-year-olds can sort, six-year-olds can plan a small task. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
From 28 weeks, going to sleep on your side is associated with lower stillbirth risk than sleeping on your back. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 6 min read
Around 16 weeks sleep architecture matures into adult-like cycles, so babies wake fully between them. how current recommendations differ from older advice for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Ligament laxity and shifting load cause pubic and sacroiliac pain in around one in five pregnancies. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Convenient for travel but sucking from a pouch skips chewing practice. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Iron stores from birth run down around six months, which is why iron-rich first foods matter. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 6 min read
Steam sterilisers are quickest, microwave versions cheapest, cold-water most portable. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Steam sterilisers are quickest, microwave versions cheapest, cold-water most portable. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read