A note from our Editor
Charis Torrance
Summer is here, and the Earth has completed a full rotation since I joined the Baby’s and Beyond team. There’s plenty to celebrate – including my little one turning three… Still, just when you think the tantrums are behind you, they get dialled up a notch! Luckily, Jonathan Hoffenberg shares his hilarious yet scientific take, along with practical tips to survive the toddler tornado (page 78). We’re also proud to announce the winners of our Baby’s and Beyond Baby of the Year competition! The entries were so impressive, it was agonising to whittle down the hundreds of entrants to a top 10, but you, the readers, voted. Turn to page 15 to see who came out on top. Kick up your feet poolside and dive right in!
- Charis
Womb To World
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Lactation cookies to boost milk supply & satisfy your sweet tooth
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The unspoken struggles of postpartum skin
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What really happens to the brain during pregnancy?
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Jessie J shares honest post-surgery update: “We all got this!”
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Beyond The Bump
Navigating PCOS: A mum’s guide
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Baby’s first bedroom
By Maretha Geyser, head of Interior Design at IIE-Vega Designing a nursery is one of the most joyful projects you can take on...
Teaching your baby to swim
Drowning claims the lives of over 2 500 South Africans annually, with a devastating 30% being children under 18. This means that one...
Baby budgeting made simple (and sanity-saving)
Having a baby? Congratulations! You’re in for the most heart-expanding, sleep-deprived, nappy-strewn adventure of your life. But before you start picking out tiny...
Ache-y breaky legs
If your little one often complains of aching legs at bedtime, you might be dealing with the very common, yet confusing, phenomenon known...
Amy Jones’ Tribute to Baby Asher
By: Venecia Valentine South African singer-songwriter Amy Jones penned a heartfelt tribute to her son Asher on his first birthday. A heartfelt message...
Healthcare
Strictly sniffle-free space
If your home has you reaching for tissues more than tea, it might be time for an allergy-proofing mission. “All home cleaning should...
Does my child need glasses?
As a parent, it’s natural to be concerned about your child’s health, and vision is an important aspect that can impact their cognitive...
Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions
By Laura Moavero, Certified Conscious Parenting and Life Coach Practitioner As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves around the lunch...
Breathing easy with Ashtma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in children and for parents, managing it can sometimes feel like tiptoeing through a...
Coughing 101
Coughing is one of the body’s natural defence mechanisms, but not all coughs are created equal. Whether dry, wet, barking or wheezing, each...
Are childhood allergies on the rise?
Many parents wonder if allergies are simply “in the genes” and the answer, it turns out, is partly yes. “Allergies are a result...
BREASTFEEDING, PARENTING, NUTRITION AND RECIPES
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE TREATS
Chill out with fruity fun and a scoop of creamy delight! We’re bringing you no-fuss ice-y treats that burst with flavour. Whip up...
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