Baby Care
What to Expect With Dressing a Newborn
One more layer than an adult is comfortable in the same room. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for new parents.
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
Parenting
What to Expect With Safe Sleep Guidelines
Back to sleep, on a firm flat surface, in your room for six months, with no loose bedding, is the strongest evidence in infant care. a realistic picture of how this usually…
· 6 min read
Pregnancy
Braxton Hicks Contractions: A Complete Guide for Parents
Irregular, painless tightenings that do not get closer together are practice contractions, not labour. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Birth Plan in Hot and Cold Weather
Writing down preferences for pain relief, positions, monitoring, cord clamping and skin-to-skin helps your team support you. the seasonal adjustments that catch families out for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Bronchiolitis With Twins or Multiples
An RSV-driven infection causing wheeze and feeding difficulty, most serious under six months. how the usual advice changes when there is more than one baby for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Food
Foods to Avoid Under One With Twins or Multiples
Honey, whole nuts, added salt, added sugar, unpasteurised cheese and cow’s milk as a main drink. how the usual advice changes when there is more than one baby for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
What Real Parents Learned About Buying Baby Bouncers and Rockers
Useful for short supervised periods, never for sleep. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
What Real Parents Learned About Baby Bouncers and Rockers
Useful for short supervised periods, never for sleep. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
What Real Parents Learned About Sterilising Bottles
Sterilise all feeding equipment for the first twelve months alongside proper washing. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for new parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Dropping to One Nap: How Partners and Family Can Help
Most toddlers move from two naps to one between 13 and 18 months. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read