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Can a Baby Drink Water Under 6 Months? Risks Explained by a Nurse

Samantha Pieterse

Feb 18, 20245 min read

Parent gently cleaning a newborn’s drying umbilical cord stump during normal healing.

Parent gently cleaning a newborn’s drying umbilical cord stump during normal healing.

Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord Fell Off… Now What? A Guide to Bleeding and Normal Healing

Samantha Pieterse

10 minutes ago12 min read

Silhouettes of women and children with text about teaching digital safety for the 16 Days of Activism.

Silhouettes of women and children with text about teaching digital safety for the 16 Days of Activism.

Preventing Digital Harm From the Start: A Parenting Guide in Support of the 16 Days of Activism

Samantha Pieterse

Nov 1912 min read

Parent pushing newborn in a pram outdoors during first safe outing in South Africa.

Parent pushing newborn in a pram outdoors during first safe outing in South Africa.

When Is It Safe to Take My Baby Out in Public? A South African Guide for New Parents

Samantha Pieterse

Nov 411 min read

From Clinic to Home: What I’ve Learned From Helping 1,000+ Moms.

From Clinic to Home: What I’ve Learned From Helping 1,000+ Moms.

From Clinic to Home: What I’ve Learned From Helping 1,000+ Moms

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 286 min read

Crying baby illustrating reflux and silent reflux in South Africa.

Crying baby illustrating reflux and silent reflux in South Africa.

The Real Reason So Many South African Babies Have Reflux and What You Can Do About It

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 2212 min read

Mother feeding her baby pureed food with a spoon, representing starting solids and readiness cues at six months.

Mother feeding her baby pureed food with a spoon, representing starting solids and readiness cues at six months.

When Can I Give My Baby Solids? The 3 Readiness Signs Every South African Parent Should Know

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 1510 min read

Sleep Regressions: Why Your Baby Suddenly Won’t Sleep (and How to Survive It)

Sleep Regressions: Why Your Baby Suddenly Won’t Sleep (and How to Survive It)

Sleep Regressions: Why Your Baby Suddenly Won’t Sleep (and How to Survive It)

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 3010 min read

Colorful wooden letters spelling “baby teeth” on a pink background.

Colorful wooden letters spelling “baby teeth” on a pink background.

Teething Symptoms in Babies: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Reach for Medicine

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 1612 min read

Funny parenting meme of Mr Bean smiling like a child in awkward South African school photo package costing R1000.

Funny parenting meme of Mr Bean smiling like a child in awkward South African school photo package costing R1000.

Toddler Logic Explained Through Memes, GIFs, & Videos

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 54 min read

Blood drop symbol on red background, representing the vitamin K injection benefits for newborns.

Blood drop symbol on red background, representing the vitamin K injection benefits for newborns.

Vitamin K Injections For Babies in South Africa: The Complete Guide

Samantha Pieterse

Aug 269 min read

Child with an ear piercing. Mums & Bums Centruion.

Child with an ear piercing. Mums & Bums Centruion.

Baby Ear Piercing: The Best Age & Other Things Parents in South Africa Should Know

Samantha Pieterse

Apr 30, 20245 min read

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