Home Truths About Soothing
When Mikhail was 10 months old, I took his NUK dummy away. I had heard about children who still sucked their dummies at 4 years old and i didn’t want...
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Home Truths About Soothing
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Latex vs silicone
You’re ticking off the boxes on your to-do list before ‘baby-day’ – or maybe you’re sending your partner off to buy a few bottles and teats, and he wants to...
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What are the signs of true labour?
Your gynae/midwives’ rooms are a happy place when you’re pregnant. Here you can compare tummy sizes and coping tips with other pregnant women. However, all those pretty pictures on the walls don’t...
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Introducing Solids
It’s exciting giving your baby ‘proper’ food for the first time, but don’t be tempted to rush into this. Your child has a lifetime of eating to do, and milk...
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Colic. Shhhhhh…... don’t say the “C” word
Colic. Only parents who have struggled through this ordeal will know how a crying baby can ruin early parenthood, drive you to dementia or cause an early divorce. What is it?...
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Is your child ready for a brother or sister?
If you have teenagers, don’t be surprised if they roll their eyes at you when they hear that you’re pregnant. Your toddler, on the other hand, will be impatient for their...
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What To Look For In A Breast Pump
Now that you have overcome a couple of breastfeeding difficulties, you and your baby are enjoying your breastfeeding experience, but the end of maternity leave is looming on the horizon....
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Teething
Arm yourself with teething gels, gum soothers, primary toothbrushes, bibs, bum cream and anti-pyrexial’s mom – teething starts just when colic and sleepless nights are under control!
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Post-natal recovery
Pregnancy and birth change the shape of your body – both inside and out. Moisturises can help to fade stretch marks, exercise can flatten your tummy and bigger clothes can...
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Why babies need to suck
Babies start sucking long before they’re born. In fact, they start doing this when they’re seven or eight weeks old in the womb. By six months gestation, babies are able...
Pregnancy & Feeding
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Home Truths About Soothing
When Mikhail was 10 months old, I took his NUK dummy away. I had heard about children who still sucked their dummies at 4 years old and i didn’t want...
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Which Pacifier is Best?
In a new study by the University of Minho, Portugal, scientists investigated the effects of different teat shapes on the development of the teeth, jaw and palate. In comparison: the...
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Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Many women struggle to come to terms with the weight gain necessary during pregnancy - especially for those who have spent a large part of their lives trying to keep...
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NUK Quality - giving the most we can for what’s most important to you.
Your baby is the most important thing in the world to you. That is why, at NUK , we do everything to help your baby develop healthily, right from the...
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Premature Awareness
Teeny-tiny premature babies face many challenges, one of which is sucking. These babies have high nutritional needs for their size, and mom’s breast milk is perfect for this purpose. Although...
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Milestones – what is your baby doing now?
Babies are amazing. Without opening a book, they know exactly what to do and when. It’s helpful for you to know what their developmental milestones are. Please remember that every...
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Dealing with load-shedding
You may have prepared for every eventuality when it comes to baby, but have you thought about load-shedding? This inconvenience can strike at any time, so it’s best to be...
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Looking after your baby’s kidneys
March 11th is National Kidney day. These organs are vital for your baby’s overall health. Their purpose is to remove waste, maintain your baby’s body fluid balance, and keep the blood...
Infant Sleep & Wellbeing
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Uleen Fourie's take on Owlet
Getting the incredible monitor duo was honestly one of the best things for us. The fact that we can sleep soundly knowing John is happy has made an unbelievable difference to...
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Owlet Smart Sock Fit & Placement
Using Your Owlet Sock Every Owlet Sock includes four fabric socks, two left and two right socks. Sock fit and placement is a critical step to ensure an optimal experience....
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When to Transition Your Toddler to a Toddler Bed
Are you getting ready to transition your little one from a crib to a toddler bed? It can be a big change for both of you, but it's an important...
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How Soon After Giving Birth Can you Fall Pregnant?
Your baby is finally here—congratulations! As a mom, you may start wondering when you can expect your period to come back and how soon it’s possible to get pregnant. Plus,...
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Can Baby Sleep with a Fan On?
When it comes to preparing your nursery for your little one, you’ve probably thought about the colours of the room, how you want to decorate it, and the preferred furniture...
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How to Maintain your Marriage After Having a Baby
Having a baby is one of the most amazing and life-changing experiences you will ever have. But it can also be really tough on your marriage. Suddenly, you're both dealing...
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Smart Sock: Tracking Baby's Heart Rate and Oxygen Level
What do heart rate and oxygen levels mean? At first, it might feel a little overwhelming to see your baby’s heart rate and oxygen levels but this data is meant...
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What is Cry Detection on the Cam2?
Cry Detection is a new notification type on Owlet Cam 2. When selected, mobile devices will receive a notification when crying is detected by the Owlet device.
