Expert Advice

  • All about dummies

    Dummies can be a suprisingly controversial item. But for or against them, here‘s everything you need to know about these little soothers

    January 10, 2012, 11:12 am
  • Kidsafe Calls for Warnings on Baby Slings

    A baby boy's death in SA has prompted calls for care while using slings

    September 19, 2011, 10:59 am
  • Your Newborn: Surviving The First Week

    A bit daunted by the prospect of bringing your newborn home? Here’s a look at what you can expect from your baby – and from yourself

    July 29, 2011, 3:19 pm
  • New baby instruction manual

    New babies mightn’t come with instruction manuals, but Fiona Baker at least has the answers to some common newborn FAQs, which should help!

    March 28, 2011, 2:57 pm
  • A few words of advice for new mums

    With her friend expecting, Dr Cassy Richmond contemplates what baby-preparing advice to share

    January 13, 2011, 5:01 pm
  • Postnatal depression (PND): Symptoms and support

    Feeling down after bub’s birth is normal, but when can it mean something more serious? Practical Parenting gives advice on postnatal depression and shares where to get support.

    December 1, 2010, 2:57 pm
  • Expert Q&A: My 8 month old baby is refusing solids

    Practical Parenting expert Ann Simpson gives advice about baby's refusing solids...

    November 11, 2010, 11:53 am
  • Expert Q&A: My 5 month old baby wants to sleep on tummy

    Practical Parenting expert Ann Simpson gives advice about baby's sleeping on their tummy...

    November 11, 2010, 11:47 am
  • Q&A: Baby reflux help

    Ann Simpson is a nurse educator at Karitane as well as a midwife, lactation consultant, child and family health nurse, and mum of two - she answers your reflux questions

    September 2, 2010, 9:10 am

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