Thandi is a registered dietitian specialising in maternal and infant nutrition. She writes our weaning, allergen introduction and toddler nutrition guidance.
Nightmares start around two as imagination develops, night terrors are different and happen in deep sleep. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents of babies and toddlers.
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By week 12, the first-trimester scan and combined screening are usually offered, and miscarriage risk drops sharply. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for expectant parents.
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By week 14, facial muscles get their first workout — squinting, frowning and grimacing all appear. keeping the routine intact on planes, cars and holidays for expectant parents.
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Gagging is loud and protective, choking is silent. making it work around shifts, commutes and childcare for parents starting solids.
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Blocked tear ducts cause sticky eyes in many newborns and resolve within a year. making it work around shifts, commutes and childcare for parents managing a baby’s health.
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An adjustable footrest and removable, dishwasher-safe tray matter most day to day. the opening stretch, hour by hour, without the gloss for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
An adjustable footrest and removable, dishwasher-safe tray matter most day to day. the opening stretch, hour by hour, without the gloss for parents choosing baby gear.
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Firm, flat, waterproof-covered mattress with no gaps at the sides is what matters. the opening stretch, hour by hour, without the gloss for new parents.
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Praise effort and strategy rather than appearance or being “good”. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents of babies and toddlers.
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By week 15, the fetus can sense light through closed eyelids and bones are hardening. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for expectant parents.
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