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Baby loading: Advanced midwife explains antenatal care by trimester

Pregnancy is an exciting and potentially nerve-wracking time for expectant parents. Navigating the journey to parenthood with an experienced obstetric team not only offers reassurance at every step, but meticulous antenatal care is also internationally regarded as essential for maternal and infant wellbeing.   First trimester (0 to 12 weeks) In the first weeks of pregnancy, […]

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The Real Mama Club Events Are Back – Bigger, Better and Nationwide

Calling all new and expecting parents. The much-loved Babies R Us Real Mama Club event series is back and bigger than ever, with 12 exciting events taking place nationwide from April to November. Now in its fourth year, this must-attend event is designed for moms and dads who are expecting or navigating the first year

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Why skin-to-skin care matters for moms and babies

There’s a special kind of magic in the first moments after a baby is born – a moment that many parents describe as pure, overwhelming love. But beyond the warm fuzzies, those initial skin-to-skin moments hold profound benefits for both mom and baby, creating a foundation for lifelong health and bonding. Skin-to-skin care, sometimes called

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Happa Foods makes happy babies

Just launched in South Africa, organic Happa Foods brings you a range of healthy and delicious baby foods that are super convenient for busy parents. Happa is dedicated to making food that’s healthy, tasty, fulfilling and organic for your baby’s development. They are organic, free from unnecessary additives, and packed with pure fruits and veggies.

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Managing holiday visitors: Keeping baby safe around family and friends

With the holiday season comes the excitement of family gatherings, visits from friends and festive cheer. However, if you have a new baby at home, holiday gatherings can also introduce concerns about your baby’s safety and well-being. “This time of year often brings visitors into the home, each with different levels of familiarity with infant

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Post-bath skincare rituals to bond with your baby

Bath time isn’t just about cleanliness; it’s a golden opportunity to strengthen the emotional connection between you and your baby. By turning post-bath care into a loving ritual, you nurture your baby’s delicate skin and build a foundation of trust, comfort and love. Baby skin is remarkably delicate. Its outer layer is thinner than that

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Sun safety for babies: Protecting delicate skin in summer

While some sunlight is important for bone and muscular development and the immune system, as it helps the body create vitamin D, particularly in children, too much sunshine is dangerous and can cause sunburn. Research shows that just one blistering sunburn during childhood hugely increases your risk of developing skin cancer later on. So, sun

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Dischem app

Your guide to pregnancy and parenthood

Dis-Chem has launched an extensive parenting programme, Baby & Me, within its app, which will arm users with wide-ranging information and knowledge relating to pregnancy and babies. This innovative programme is designed to support expectant and new parents in effortlessly navigating the challenges of pregnancy and early childcare. It offers a comprehensive range of features

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