Don’t let your pool’s water levels drop. Keeping the pool topped up allows for small arms to easily grab the edge if needed. For every two children in the pool, have one adult supervising and use the Safety Monitor tag system. The more children, the more supervisors needed. Be aware that children’s pool parties are […]
Ensuring Your Baby’s Safety with Safety 1st
Ensuring Your Baby’s Safety with Safety 1st
Parenting comes with many responsibilities, but none are as important as ensuring the safety and well-being of your child. At Safety 1st South Africa, we understand the various challenges parents face, and we are dedicated to providing reliable and innovative solutions that bring you peace of mind. From baby safety gates and bedrails to grooming […]
Unlocking the Power of Breastfeeding with Medela
Unlocking the Power of Breastfeeding with Medela
Breastfeeding is one of the most intimate and rewarding experiences for a mother and her baby. Tt can however sometimes be challenging to find the right products to support this journey. Medela is committed to providing innovative and reliable breastfeeding solutions to ensure that every mother can enjoy this special bonding time. Medela’s range of […]
The Importance of Keeping a Breastfeeding Log
The Importance of Keeping a Breastfeeding Log
Keeping a record of your breastfeeding may seem time-consuming. Not only do you need to feed your baby, but you also need to document the entire process! However, maintaining a detailed breastfeeding log has significant benefits. A record of your feeds can provide valuable insights. The most crucial benefit is the ability to track your […]
The Ultimate Guide to Successful Breastfeeding
The Ultimate Guide to Successful Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a natural process that provides numerous benefits for both the mother and the baby. It’s a unique experience that fosters bonding while delivering essential nutrients to the infant. Despite its naturalness, breastfeeding can be challenging, and new mothers often need support and guidance to navigate this journey successfully. This article explores the benefits, […]
The Importance of Breastfeeding and How to Prepare
The Importance of Breastfeeding and How to Prepare
Breastfeeding offers significant health benefits for both mother and child. It provides essential nutrients and antibodies that boost the baby’s immune system and reduce the risk of infections. For mothers, breastfeeding promotes faster postpartum recovery, reduces the risk of certain cancers, and strengthens the bond with their newborn. However, despite these advantages, many new mothers […]
How to identify signs of hearing loss in babies
How to identify signs of hearing loss in babies
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, raises awareness about hearing loss in babies. Understanding Hearing Development in Babies Even before birth, babies develop their sense of hearing in the womb. By the time they are born, they can already recognise familiar voices and sounds. Babies refine their hearing abilities in the first […]
5 Types of Birth Defects: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
5 Types of Birth Defects: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores different birth defects, their causes, symptoms, and available treatments. “Having a baby is a momentous occasion filled with hope and joy. However, for some families, this journey may come with unexpected challenges in the form of birth defects,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. […]
Tips to help your baby to sleep
Tips to help your baby to sleep
Sleep deprivation is a common phenomenon in parents with newborns. Sleep is the one factor that keeps you sane, alert and calm throughout the day. Lack of sleep has a negative influence on your physical, emotional, and social well-being. Fatigued babies are also affected in the same way and are often too tired to learn […]
Babies on the Brain after SA’s Baby Boom Month
Babies on the Brain after SA’s Baby Boom Month
During the birthing season, South African storks are on overtime duty due to the high number of babies being born. With South Africa having a collective ‘baby brain’, Lee Hancox, Head of Channel and Segment Marketing at Sanlam, shares some of the biggest financial planning considerations to factor in pre-, during- and post pregnancy. She […]