Pregnancy
Maternity Leave Planning: The Do’s and Don’ts
Notify your employer in writing, confirm your entitlement and diarise the handover deadline. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant 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
Baby Food
Toddler Snacks: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Two planned snacks a day support intake without spoiling meals. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Baby Breathing Patterns: Signs, Symptoms and What They Mean
Periodic breathing with short pauses is normal in newborns. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
What to Expect With Buying Baby Wraps for Newborns
Stretchy wraps suit the first months and cost far less than structured carriers. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
What to Expect With Baby Wraps for Newborns
Stretchy wraps suit the first months and cost far less than structured carriers. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
What to Expect With Hand Hygiene Around Newborns
Hand washing is the single most effective infection control step for visitors. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for new parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
What to Expect With Managing Screen-Free Evenings
Predictable analogue routines lower bedtime resistance. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Fertility and Conception Basics: A Complete Guide for Parents
The fertile window is the five days before ovulation and the day of ovulation itself. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Preconception Health in Hot and Cold Weather
Folate, rubella immunity, blood pressure, weight and alcohol all matter before conception. the seasonal adjustments that catch families out for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Fever in Babies for Working Parents
Any fever under three months is treated as an emergency, while older babies are judged on behaviour as much as temperature. making it work around shifts, commutes and childcare for parents managing…
· 6 min read