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Usually colic is short-lasting for just a few months, but nevertheless it is an upsetting time for both you and baby. It is commonly believed that colic in young babies can be a result of digestive or feeding problems, which can be linked to swallowing air when feeding.  Air can …

There’s no doubt about it, breastfeeding is fantastic for your baby and for you too. If you are about to start out on your breastfeeding journey there are some things that you may not be prepared for because these are not things that many people talk about. So here are …

Your little one will most probably get diaper rash no matter how careful you are. Most babies do at some point. It’s always best to plan ahead and be prepared and prevent flare-ups or knowing how to treat diaper rash when it happens. ***Disclosure -The links in this post may …

Becoming a parent is the beginning of an entirely new phase of one’s life. Caring properly for your newborn is imperative for their healthy growth. Becoming a parent is a tough job especially if it is your first baby. However, once you are home, you might feel that you do …

A perfect and comfortable breastfeeding chair is one of the musts to have accessory in the nursery that no one can deny of this. It offers you a higher level of comfort while feeding by providing you different position settings along with rocking features as well. If you are going …

Your newborn baby’s skin plays an important role in maintaining overall health, regulating baby’s internal temperature and is an essential shield that offers protection from the outside world. A newborn baby’s skin and immune system is delicate and more prone to allergies and irritation, it has a greater tendency to …

In this article, we will provide tips that will help even the most nervous first-time mothers to feel confident about taking care of their newborn. How to handle a newborn Your newborn might feel frail and delicate to you, but do not be afraid to hold, touch or comfort him. …

Becoming a mom is both a privilege and a responsibility. The joy of holding your own child is something that cannot be equaled by any material possession. Being a mom is the most wonderful experience every woman will ever have in her lifetime. But this privilege also comes with a …

Your Baby’s Skin is Important Skin is your baby’s most important line of defense after the antibodies they receive from breast milk. The skin provides your baby with natural moisture and the ability to work in rough conditions. I say this like they are working in a construction zone, but …

Pregnancy, giving birth and taking care of a newborn baby is not easy. Some moms have it relatively easy and other moms really go through the wars. Another thing to take note of is that not every pregnancy, birth or baby will be the same. This is what happened to …

Meg Faure will be joining Kaboutjie for a #BabyMeetUp on our Facebook Page on Wednesday 17 June from 8pm – 9pm. Meg Faure is well known in the parenting community in South Africa and has many achievements to her name: Author of Sleep Sense, Baby Sense, Feeding Sense and Your …