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The Great Allergen Adventure

Dr Monique Piderit, RD (SA) Parents often worry about introducing allergens to their babies, but guess what? Delaying it can increase the risk of food allergies. The truth is true food allergies are less common than you might think. Preventing allergies early on can...

The Story Behind The Box

I have always had a passion for education, which led me to pursue a career in this field. Additionally, I have three wonderful children whom I adore, and I have a strong desire to educate them as well. When the Covid-19 pandemic struck and forced us to stay at home, I...

Your Ultimate “How To” portion your baby’s meals

Saving time & money with tub portioning!!
Each spoonful introduces your little one to a world of flavors and textures, laying the foundation for a lifetime

of healthy eating habits.

Lingi – a talking and singing superhero

While screen-time can hinder your child’s language progress, LINGI the superhero teaches your chatterbug over 4000 words, songs and stories through interactive play.

MommaMia

MommaMia: An Award-Winning App for Baby and Toddler Development In the realm of baby and toddler development, one app stands out from the crowd: MommaMia. Developed by Occupational Therapist and mother, Corien Kruger, this app is a treasure trove of over 700...

WIKKEL VINGERS

Hoekom gaan speel, leer en stimulasie hand aan hand? Ons wil graag hê ons kinders moet suksesvol wees in alles wat hul aanpak, alles wat hul gaan leer enalles wat hul gaan doen. Ons het sommer sulke lysies van wat alles aanvaarbaar is. Maar, onsvergeet dat wanneer ons...

The Journey of Toddler Sleep

By Mia Stoltz Sleep Journey Toddlerhood itself has a lot of challenges, especially when it comes to feeding and sleeping. These 2 must work together, but this is easier said than done. When you started solids at 6 months you actually (in most cases) felt, wow my baby...

Make your baby keen for some green

By Lidia de Klerk-Venter RD(SA) As a parent mastering the art of introducing solids to your baby effectively and having them enjoy the food you serve is an achievement that is worth celebrating. It can feel like a daunting task before you get started. When the initial...

Keeping constipation at bay this holiday

By Lidia de Klerk-Venter RD(SA) All is set for an amazing sunny day at the beach – you’re all dressed in your swimsuits, towels thrown over your shoulders, the sunscreen is packed, flipflops are on and the beach umbrella is pinned under dad’s arm. As the day...

Marita se hart

Marita se hart Nou ja, ek dink nie ek kan waarlik die jaar opsom, behalwe dat die jaar my ‘n paar keer tot stillstand geruk het. Ek het besef dat ons lewe soms verskillende lewensbootjies het. Ons klim oor van een, om getroud te wees, na ‘n ander, en ‘n gesin te...
The Great Allergen Adventure

The Great Allergen Adventure

Dr Monique Piderit, RD (SA) Parents often worry about introducing allergens to their babies, but guess what? Delaying it can increase the risk of food allergies. The truth is true food allergies are less common than you might think. Preventing...

Make your baby keen for some green

Make your baby keen for some green

By Lidia de Klerk-Venter RD(SA) As a parent mastering the art of introducing solids to your baby effectively and having them enjoy the food you serve is an achievement that is worth celebrating. It can feel like a daunting task before you get...

Keeping constipation at bay this holiday

Keeping constipation at bay this holiday

By Lidia de Klerk-Venter RD(SA) All is set for an amazing sunny day at the beach – you’re all dressed in your swimsuits, towels thrown over your shoulders, the sunscreen is packed, flipflops are on and the beach umbrella is pinned under dad’s arm....

Marita se hart

Marita se hart

Marita se hart Nou ja, ek dink nie ek kan waarlik die jaar opsom, behalwe dat die jaar my ‘n paar keer tot stillstand geruk het. Ek het besef dat ons lewe soms verskillende lewensbootjies het. Ons klim oor van een, om getroud te wees, na ‘n ander,...

Hush the “sugar rush”

Hush the “sugar rush”

By Lidia de Klerk-Venter RD(SA) How many times have you heard (or even said yourself): “excuse my child’s hyperactivity – he had too much sugar”? Is there actually something like a sugar rush and has it ever been scientifically proven? Scientists...

Who needs teeth?

Who needs teeth?

So many moms feel unsure how and what textures to introduce when their baby does not have any teeth. We understand why, but here is some information to set your mind at ease.Those little bodies are so amazing that the chewing action starts before...

WE TURNED OUT FINE…

WE TURNED OUT FINE…

“We turned out fine.” The excuse to justify giving any food to babies and children and believing that you turned out fine, so they will too.Here is the shocking truth. We are not fine!! Our children are not fine!! What is happening is that if you...

My breastfeeding nightmare

My breastfeeding nightmare

When you are pregnant with your second child, you expect everything to go much smoother than with your first. Well, at least that is what my expectation was. With Christelle, my firstborn, I breastfed for about 6 months and was adamant to...

The Blissful Cleft Foundation

The Blissful Cleft Foundation

  In South Africa, approximately 1 in every 723 babies are born with a Cleft Lip and or Palate.The chances of a baby being born with a Cleft Lip and or Palate is 0.14%. ​With this Foundation, we wish to not only raise funds for the surgeries,...

Pienkvoet Pret

Pienkvoet Pret

Pienkvoet-Pret bied reeds vanaf 2000 heerlike en omvattende stimulasie-en-ontwikkelingsklasse aan wat jou kind se algehele ontwikkeling stimuleer. Ons doel is om aan mammas of pappas die geleentheid te bied om in ‘n ontspanne atmosfeer speel-speel...

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The Great Allergen Adventure

The Great Allergen Adventure

Dr Monique Piderit, RD (SA) Parents often worry about introducing allergens to their babies, but guess what? Delaying it can increase the risk of food allergies. The truth is true food allergies are less common than you might think. Preventing allergies early on can...

The Story Behind The Box

The Story Behind The Box

I have always had a passion for education, which led me to pursue a career in this field. Additionally, I have three wonderful children whom I adore, and I have a strong desire to educate them as well. When the Covid-19 pandemic struck and forced us to stay at home, I...

MommaMia

MommaMia

MommaMia: An Award-Winning App for Baby and Toddler Development In the realm of baby and toddler development, one app stands out from the crowd: MommaMia. Developed by Occupational Therapist and mother, Corien Kruger, this app is a treasure trove of over 700...

WIKKEL VINGERS

WIKKEL VINGERS

Hoekom gaan speel, leer en stimulasie hand aan hand? Ons wil graag hê ons kinders moet suksesvol wees in alles wat hul aanpak, alles wat hul gaan leer enalles wat hul gaan doen. Ons het sommer sulke lysies van wat alles aanvaarbaar is. Maar, onsvergeet dat wanneer ons...

The Journey of Toddler Sleep

The Journey of Toddler Sleep

By Mia Stoltz Sleep Journey Toddlerhood itself has a lot of challenges, especially when it comes to feeding and sleeping. These 2 must work together, but this is easier said than done. When you started solids at 6 months you actually (in most cases) felt, wow my baby...

Nichole Fuls Feeding & Speech Therapy

Nichole Fuls Feeding & Speech Therapy

Nichole Fuls Feeding & Speech Therapy is a private practice based in Midstream Estate, Centurion. Nichole is a bilingual speech and feeding therapist, with a special interest in early intervention.We are passionate about helping little ones. We specialize in...

Little Little Prem

Little Little Prem

Little Little Prem is a small local business, owned by Nicolle Grosskopf.A stay at home mama, and part time student.Little Little Prem aims to give support to moms with NICU Miracle babies. Nicolle had her Little Little at 34 weeks gestation. After being diagnosed...

Pienkvoet Pret

Pienkvoet Pret

Pienkvoet-Pret bied reeds vanaf 2000 heerlike en omvattende stimulasie-en-ontwikkelingsklasse aan wat jou kind se algehele ontwikkeling stimuleer. Ons doel is om aan mammas of pappas die geleentheid te bied om in ‘n ontspanne atmosfeer speel-speel hul baba te...

The Nanny Movement

The Nanny Movement

The Nanny Movement were born out of a deep passion for education and early childhood development. We acknowledge the fact that all parties present in a baby/toddler/child’s life need to be well informed and trained to reach the ultimate goal of a solid foundation in...

Good Night

Good Night

Good Night is a child and baby sleep consultancy that specialises in supporting families to BETTER sleep! With our bespoke, responsible support options we strive to find a solution to fit your family sey up, family values & parenting style. We teach parents how to...

Bamboo Splash

Bamboo Splash

Based in Potchefstroom, Bamboo Splash is a family-owned South African company that was started from our love for the environment and our passion for baby care and development. We strive to provide excellent quality modern cloth nappies and advanced baby products and...

Questions We Get Asked

Easy answers to sometimes, difficult, questions.

How Much Should My Baby Be Eating?

How Much Should My Baby Be Eating?

Every baby is individual, but this is a simple guideline to follow. Following your baby’s queues are important when it comes to amounts served. You will start out with a small amount and it will gradually increase as they get older.

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