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How to take care of your baby

Congratulations on becoming a parent!

To make taking care of your baby easier, we’ve put together everything you need to know as a new parent, including newborn basics, baby care 101, surviving the first 1 000 days and the best buys for new parents. We also offer advice on dealing with nappy rash, reflux, breastfeeding tips and infant formula feeding.

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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    The Breastfeeding Guilt Spiral No One Talks About

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

    For many moms, breastfeeding is filled with high hopes but when it doesn’t go …

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    Understanding Children’s Surgical Care on World Paediatric Surgery Day

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    by Dr Yentl Gamiet , Paediatric Surgeon April 7, 2026

    On World Paediatric Surgery Day,Dr Yentl Gamiet, Paediatric Surgeon highlights how paediatric surgery supports …

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    What Babies’ Cries Really Mean (and Why Maternal Instinct Isn’t Enough)

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    by The Conversation March 31, 2026

    Science shows babies’ cries carry real signals. Here’s why the idea of automatic maternal …

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    My Baby Only Eats Purée! Is That a Problem?

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

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    Womb to World Transitions: Newborn Baby’s First 72 Hours Explained for New Parents

    by Dr Raphaela Itzikowitz ,Specialist Paediatrician March 23, 2026
    by Dr Raphaela Itzikowitz ,Specialist Paediatrician March 23, 2026

    Womb to world transitions shape the first 72 hours as a baby’s lungs, heart …

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    How Infant Massage Supports Babies with Down Syndrome

    by Candice Moodeliar, South Africa’s only IMIS-certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI-Aus) March 20, 2026
    by Candice Moodeliar, South Africa’s only IMIS-certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI-Aus) March 20, 2026

    Learn how down syndrome and infant massage may help muscle tone, comfort and connection.

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    Why Newborn Smiling Isn’t Always What It Seems

    by Ally Cohen, Content Creator and Digital Marketer March 19, 2026
    by Ally Cohen, Content Creator and Digital Marketer March 19, 2026

    Few things melt a parent’s heart faster than a newborn smile. It feels like …

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    Hearing and Speech Development: What Every Parent Should Know

    by Kelly Nathan, audiologist March 17, 2026
    by Kelly Nathan, audiologist March 17, 2026

    Hearing and speech development are closely linked. Even mild hearing issues can quietly affect …

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    Clicks Recall: Toddler Snack Pulled From Shelves Over Listeria Contamination Concern

    by Nokuthula Ngcobo, Journalist and Content Strategist March 16, 2026
    by Nokuthula Ngcobo, Journalist and Content Strategist March 16, 2026

    A new Clicks recall has been announced after a specific batch of Made 4 …

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