Tag Archives: Paed-IQ BabyLine

“Sleep is an essential part of how the human body operates, and it’s just as necessary for babies as it is for adults,” says Dr Iqbal Karbanee, paediatrician and CEO of Paed-IQ BabyLine, a trusted telephonic medical advice service for the first 1000 days of a child’s life, starting from conception to …

When a baby or toddler refuses certain foods or does not eat at regular mealtimes which adults are accustomed to, it can create tension and anxiety. Without an understanding of how young children eat, many parents find themselves disillusioned about feeding their child and misunderstand them as “fussy” eaters. This …

Local social media sites recently lit up with flurry of activity when a mom posted about having sent her child to school with a non-alcoholic cider when she had supposedly run out of juice to include in the child’s lunchbox for the day. It has since been found that the …

With the world observing World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) on 21 March, it is a good time to demystify what parents can expect from the first few months of life if they are expecting a child with Down Syndrome. This is especially so given that there are many cultural taboos …

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have this week announced that they are expecting their second child, with the pair sharing a candid black and white picture of the Duchess’s baby bump. The announcement is likely to be a bitter-sweet moment for …

This year has been especially long for parents who found themselves juggling teaching, parenting and working thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent lockdown restrictions. So, when it comes to the festive season holiday period, no one deserves a bigger break than parents. But, according to Dr Iqbal Karbanee, …

Most accidents that put children in the emergency room during the summer and festive season are preventable, says leading paediatrician and Paed-IQ BabyLine CEO Dr Iqbal Karbanee. “Unfortunately, many common and fun family activities during the summer months can quickly take a turn for the worst and end in injury. …

COVID-19, a respiratory disease, has been a particularly stressful time for parents to young children. This is because the symptoms of the virus, which includes a tight chest, coughing and shortness of breath, can easily be confused with other respiratory viruses. One such virus, and one that parents need to …

Many families are still feeling the impact of over six months of lockdown, given the devastating effect of job losses and retrenchments. If you have found yourself or your family in this position and had to re-examine your budget as a result of a loss of income, you may have …

Telehealth services are playing a critical role in South Africa in allowing easy and affordable access to quality healthcare, especially when it comes to children’s health. “Telehealth advice services, especially by first-time parents and caregivers of young children, amidst COVID-19, are becoming increasingly popular,” says Dr Iqbal Karbanee, CEO of Paed-IQ …