Advice

Should we allow our baby in our bed? Are we spoiling her? For how long…? Most parents ask themselves these questions Make a decision that you are both comfortable with… it is entirely up to you! Try and avoid being…

Breast milk is the most nutritious food for your baby. Enhances optimal growth for brain and body development. Easily digested by your baby’s immature digestive system. Contains unique proteins and fats required to stimulate brain development. Contains antibodies which protect…

Express after a breast feed. Express from both breasts even if for a few minutes each side. Express into a sterilized container. Date and amount of milk expressed should be written on the container. Keep expressed breast milk in the…

Attention all moms with fussy toddlers… Fresh juices are the answer!! Give the whole family raw fresh juices by combining a variety of fruit and vegetables in a juicer. Apples Carrots Broccoli Ginger Celery Spinach Pears Pineapples Beetroot … all…

AVOCADO PEAR High in monounsaturated fat which is considered a healthy fat. Keeps skin plump. Prevents dry skin. Contains Vitamin C and E. Powerful anti-ageing food.   BERRIES Help to manufacture collagen which keeps your skin supple and smooth. Neutralises…

WESTERN CULTURES Pregnancy and birth are medical matters. Pregnancy and birth are managed by strangers. Mostly male doctors in charge. Women give birth in strange surroundings (hospitals). Mother is often not in control of her birthing process. She is alone…

“Is this feeling really normal?” “Am I going to feel like this for the rest of my life?” “Why am I not feeling happy, when I have a beautiful baby and good support from my partner?” “I feel like crying…

Yes, summer is on its way… and in the past sun exposure was thought to be a healthy benefit of outdoor activity. Responsible and caring parents understand the damage that the sun can inflict on their children… the precautions that…

WHY DO TODDLERS HAVE TANTRUMS? Our toddler’s tantrums are a normal and a necessary part of his development… but no, they certainly don’t feel normal! As he develops his communication skills , the level of frustration that he feels will…

FIRST AID KIT FOR HOME AND TRAVEL Drown proof your child. Keep all the EMERGNCY NUMBERS visible in your home. Plan your route to the nearest emergency unit. Keep the number of your Paediatrician in your cell phone and written…