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Don’t miss the MamaMagic Baby Expo!

by Jozikids | baby, baby care, baby health, breastfeeding | 0 comments

The award-winning MamaMagic Baby Expo is headed back to Joburg in May 2019 for its 14th year. As South Africa’s biggest parenting expo with over 260 exhibits, this event is a must for all expectant, new or returning parents. Visitors to the expo can look forward to...Read more

Everything Kids Expo – An Unforgettable Family Weekend Out!

by Jozikids | baby care, baby health, day outings, Educational toys, Kids expo | 1 comment

Everything Kids Expo will be featuring brands, products and services related to Pregnancy, Babies, Kids and Families so that you can make the informed decision in one place. And with great kids entertainment, Live Shows, Market, Great Food, Prizes & Surprises – it will certainly be one show not be missed!

10 questions to ask a potential nanny for your child

by Marion Smith | baby care | 0 comments

This is always a very difficult decision for a mom. You have been at home for thee months on maternity leave or maybe even longer and now its time to return to work. You are now tasked with finding someone that will love and care for your child the same way that you do.

What’s the deal with burping babies?

by Mike Marinus | baby care, baby health | 0 comments

Do babies always have to be burped? How do I burp my baby and which babies need to be burped?

How to help your crying baby

by Mike Marinus | baby care, health | 0 comments

Brand new babies have no reference as to what it is to be too hot, too cold or what hunger feels like, let alone how to fix it. They reflexively let go the crying signal when they become uncomfortable but they need to ‘Borrow your Brain’ in order to figure out what their specific needs are and how to fix them

Why do babies cry?

by Mike Marinus | baby care, health | 0 comments

There are not many noises that have the ability to send you flying into action more than the sound of a baby crying.

Umhlanga Mobile Clinic reviewed

by Shannon Richards | baby care, health | 1 comment

We all know the importance of vaccinating our children and it has been proven over and over again that it is the responsible thing to do. When the vaccines are costly and required every month when a baby is born, it can be very difficult for new parents to do the right thing. Government clinics are often the only answer

The Day-By-Day Baby Book (Editor-in-Chief: Dr Ilona Bendefy; DK Publishing)

by Tiffany Markman | baby care, parenting books | 0 comments

When I was pregnant, I read The Day-By-Day Pregnancy Book (editor: Dr Maggie Blott; DK Publishing) every day. That’s the point of a day-by-day book, I suppose…

Trust your instincts as parents

by Sholain Govender-Bateman | baby care | 0 comments

Like any mum I worry about my kids. And after the year that I’ve been through with my little one, I’ve learnt that parent’s should always trust their instincts!