Baby Food
What You Actually Need for Iron-Rich Foods for Babies
Red meat, liver, lentils, beans, fortified cereal and dark leafy greens. 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
Buying Guides
Buying Baby Walkers and Activity Centres: The Do’s and Don’ts
Stationary activity centres are safer than wheeled walkers, which are banned in some countries. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Baby Walkers and Activity Centres: The Do’s and Don’ts
Stationary activity centres are safer than wheeled walkers, which are banned in some countries. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
Car Seat Installation: The Do’s and Don’ts
Most car seats are fitted incorrectly, and ISOFIX plus a support leg reduces the error rate. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for new parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Building a Daily Routine Around Baby-Proofing the Home
Mobility arrives suddenly, so proof each room a month before you think you need to. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for parents of…
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 31 of Pregnancy: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
By week 31, the brain can process information and register signals from all five senses. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
What Tummy Time Really Costs
Builds neck, shoulder and core strength and reduces flat head. the honest numbers, including the ones nobody mentions for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Week 34 of Pregnancy: The Do’s and Don’ts
By week 34, the central nervous system and lungs mature rapidly, and babies born now usually do very well. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
· 6 min read
Baby Health
Baby Sleep Apnoea: A Complete Guide for Parents
Snoring with pauses and effortful breathing during sleep warrants review. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Food
Salt and Babies: A Complete Guide for Parents
Infant kidneys cannot handle more than 1 g of salt a day under twelve months. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read