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Baby wearing a Santa hat lying on a blanket, illustrating post-holiday fussiness in babies and children.

Baby wearing a Santa hat lying on a blanket, illustrating post-holiday fussiness in babies and children.

Baby or Child Fussy After the Holidays? Why It Happens and How to Help

Baby Care (0–12 Months)

Samantha Pieterse

Dec 30, 20258 min read

Nurse cleaning a baby’s newly pierced ear with saline (aftercare)

Nurse cleaning a baby’s newly pierced ear with saline (aftercare)

How to Clean Baby Ear Piercings: Step-by-Step Aftercare and Healing Tips

Baby Care (0–12 Months)

Samantha Pieterse

Dec 11, 202511 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

Clinic Updates & Insights

Samantha Pieterse

Nov 19, 202512 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

Baby Care (0–12 Months)

Samantha Pieterse

Nov 4, 202511 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

Baby Care (0–12 Months)

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 22, 202512 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

Baby Care (0–12 Months)

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 15, 202510 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)

Toddler & Child Health

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 30, 202510 min read

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

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

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

Toddler & Child Health

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 16, 202512 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

Clinic Updates & Insights

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 5, 20254 min read

Close-up of a child with newly pierced ears wearing small gold stud earrings

Close-up of a child with newly pierced ears wearing small gold stud earrings

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

Baby Care (0–12 Months)

Samantha Pieterse

Apr 30, 20245 min read

Walking the Line: Pros and Cons of Baby Walkers

Toddler & Child Health

Samantha Pieterse

Apr 23, 20247 min read

What Else Can Breast Milk Do? 8 Unexpected Uses

Postnatal & Breastfeeding

Samantha Pieterse

Apr 19, 20244 min read

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