BY AMY MORRISON A doctor told a very good friend of mine that the first three months of a baby’s life is like a fourth trimester (I guess it wouldn’t be called a trimester then but whatev). He said that some major development is far from done but we wouldn’t be able to give birth [Read More...]
by JOHN KINNEAR Coming home from the hospital wasn’t nearly as scary this time. This wasn’t my first rodeo. This was my second time around. Newborns aren’t scary. Compared to a two-year-old, a newborn is just a cute paperweight with adorable tiny poops and a tendency to fart and smile at the same time. If [Read More...]
Avent launched their natural range of innovative products on Wednesday evening. The event was hosted by South African company Fountain Medical and set in the welcoming surroundings of the Table Bay Hotel, overlooking the ocean. SOME HISTORY Founder of Avent, Edward Atkin was a first time father, having tried all the bottles on the market [Read More...]
BY TARYN MULLER Gem Gem hosted their first new mom breakfast at the GingerLily Spa in Constantia on Wednesday. Gem Gem is an online box that educates and inspires moms about products relating to pregnancy and baby. It’s specially packed and filled with brands that are best for you and your child at your relevant [Read More...]
Gem Box is hosting a new mommy breakfast on Wednesday. “We would like to invite all new moms join us in a morning of fun at our mommy social breakfast on the 28th of November at Ginger Lily Spa in Constantia. We will be having guest speaker Jacey Graham from Baby Love specializing in routine and [Read More...]
Monday night is Facebook party night on Mommy Matters. Our very first party will be taking place tonight at 20:00. We will be talking all things breastfeeding online, so start jotting down those burning questions now already. Why did it take us so long? We’ve been hunting for the perfect person to host for our [Read More...]
I am a huge Kids Emporium fan! Their quality is unmatchable and the in-store service is always excellent. This month KE is running a fab special: Buy a Cot and Compactum and receive a R1000 voucher-to spend in store! *Offer expires at the end of September and does not include the Jack n Jill range. [Read More...]
-Introducing your baby to solids can be challenging. Find out how to help your child make a smooth transition to solid foods. There is nothing cuter than seeing a picture of a happy baby in a high chair with food smeared on their face and everywhere else. Starting your baby on solids can be fun [Read More...]
Babies have so much to learn – and you can make it fun for you and your little one. Finding ways to play with your baby doesn’t necessarily require a trip to the toy shop. The time that you spend together can help mold your child and be a great bonding time for the two [Read More...]
Hot off the heal of last night’s show on being kinder to dearest mother nature, our guest host in studio, Sharon Atkins gives some easy tips on going green with your bundle of joy By Sharon Atkins Yay, you are having a baby or you already have one. Exciting (and daunting) times are ahead. But [Read More...]