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Track your baby’s development, including all the big milestones like weaning, introducing your baby to solids, tummy time and advice on sleep training, co-sleeping, swaddling, treating common illnesses in babies like fever and tummy bugs at home, vaccinations and why your baby won’t stop crying.

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    by Candice Moodeliar, South Africa’s only IMIS-certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI-Aus) August 3, 2026

    Long before babies understand words, touch and breastfeeding help them feel safe, loved and connected in ways that shape their earliest days.

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    Expert Beyond the Latch: Why Breastfeeding Needs Support

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    by Mmabotsetse the Doula , trained and certified birth doula and postpartum care provider August 2, 2026

    Every successful breastfeeding journey is backed by strong breastfeeding support, from partners and workplaces to healthcare professionals and loved ones.

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    World Breastfeeding Week: Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life

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    World Breastfeeding Week celebrates breastfeeding while raising awareness, sharing education and encouraging support for moms and babies.

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    Expert What to Do If Your Baby or Toddler Dislikes Milk

    by Kath Megaw, clinical dietitian and founder of Nutripaeds July 21, 2026
    by Kath Megaw, clinical dietitian and founder of Nutripaeds July 21, 2026

    If your baby or toddler dislikes milk, learn what may be behind it and how to support healthy growth and nutrition.

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    Mothers Need More Support to Breastfeed

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    by Press Release July 20, 2026

    The right support to breastfeed can make a meaningful difference when moms face exhaustion, uncertainty and everyday challenges.

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    Premium Homemade or Store Bought Baby Food? Why I Stopped Feeling Guilty For Choosing one

    by Ally Cohen, Content Creator and Digital Marketer July 20, 2026
    by Ally Cohen, Content Creator and Digital Marketer July 20, 2026

    Every mom wants to make the best choices for her child but feeding decisions can come with an unexpected side of guilt. The debate around homemade or store bought baby …

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    Premium The Hidden Struggles of Pumping in Public Toilets and Other Spaces

    by Ally Cohen, Content Creator and Digital Marketer July 7, 2026
    by Ally Cohen, Content Creator and Digital Marketer July 7, 2026

    No mom should have to express breast milk in a cramped, unhygienic public toilet yet for many, it’s the only option available. Despite all the talk of supporting breastfeeding, practical …

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    Premium Why Natural Birth Gives Breastfeeding a Head Start

    by Ally Cohen, Content Creator and Digital Marketer July 2, 2026
    by Ally Cohen, Content Creator and Digital Marketer July 2, 2026

    The connection between natural birth and breastfeeding is something many mothers only discover after their baby arrives. Small moments during labour delivery and those first few hours after birth may …

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    Safe and Affordable Tips for Introducing Solids to Your Baby

    by Makgwale Beshley Tebeila, Registered Dietitian and South African Certified Lactation Consultant June 27, 2026
    by Makgwale Beshley Tebeila, Registered Dietitian and South African Certified Lactation Consultant June 27, 2026

    From first tastes to family meals, introducing solids can be simple, affordable and enjoyable for both parents and babies.

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    Why Newborn Babies Receive Vitamin K Injection After Birth In South Africa

    by Ally Cohen, Content Creator and Digital Marketer June 24, 2026
    by Ally Cohen, Content Creator and Digital Marketer June 24, 2026

    A vitamin K injection at birth helps protect newborn South African babies from rare but serious bleeding complications after delivery.

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