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First year

How the baby develops 0-3 mths

As a parent you're allowed to make gooey, cooing noises, but you can already start stimulating your newborn's mind and body.

Reflexes and baby

Some reflexes are present from birth but most disappear after two or four months. What are the most important reflexes you will notice in your baby?

Baby foods to avoid

Here is a list of food to avoid during the first year.

Signs of teething

What are the signs that your child may be teething?

Battling with baby blues

Most moms expect to be happy when their babies are born. Imagine feeling worse than ever before, not even wanting to see the baby, and feeling guilty on top of it all.

Baby sleeps badly when mum is blue

Sleep disturbances are more likely in babies born to mothers with depression than in those of mothers without depression, according to a new report.

Born too early

This mom's two premature births changed her life forever - read her story.

Positions for breastfeeding

Did you know that there are more than two or three positions for breastfeeding? Well, here they are - find one that suits you and baby.

Sleepless in the nursery

Are you struggling to get your infant to sleep through the night? If so, try following these guidelines provided by US experts...

Examinations after birth

Shortly after birth, the doctor will clamp and cut the umbilical cord, give a vitamin K injection and do a series of examinations. This section outlines how the screening works.

Good solids to start off with

Are you starting your baby on solids? Here is a list of good foods to try.

These tests are usually done when the child goes for the immunisations at nine months. They are done at a clinic, satellite or mobile clinic. The “Road-to-Health” card is examined to identify any high risk factors such as the antenatal history or birth history.