How To Prepare for Baby
Guidance & Resources to help you Prepare for your new baby.
We have interviewed many professional experts, and Moms, to help us along this incredible journey of becoming parents. On this page you will find quick-access Links to podcasts and videos to help you prepare for your new baby.
From our own archives, we feature experts and Moms that share their knowledge & experience to help us with anxiety, baby showers, diet & baby food, digestion concerns, what to do when a child goes missing, postpartum concerns, and medical tips from an ENT specialist for all those cold & flu symptoms.
How do I solve my anxiety as a new mom?
An Action Plan from Clinical Psychologist Liane Lurie.
Moms have a million things on their mind – and worrying about whether you’re doing it right is often at the top of that list.
We all feel insecure, anxious, and filled with worry about the next few minutes, the next few days, and the rest of our child’s life! And that’s okay. We’re chatting to clinical psychologist Liane Lurie to get to the bottom of ‘mom anxiety’ once and for all
How to organise a Baby Shower?
Tips from event organiser Beatrix Lourens.
It could be the most beautiful event — or a complete disaster! So how do you make sure your baby shower is unforgettable, and for all the right reasons?
Veteran event planner Beatrix Lourens gives us a run-down of the most important elements to consider if you want to turn your dream baby shower into a reality. From the budget to the dress code, the venue, security, and even the dreaded guest list, we discuss every detail to help you avoid any pitfalls.
ENT specialist, Dr Ali Makepeace solves our queries for those ear, nose & throat symptoms with our kids.
Tonsils & Grommets and our kids.
Is your kid struggling with a consistent blocked nose? Hearing problems? Or persistent sore throat and coughing?
Removing tonsils or adding grommets might be the worst thing to do! And stay away from earbuds and DIY methods.
Our in-studio guest this week, Dr Ali Makepeace, Ear Nose & Throat specialist from Johannesburg, gives us her expert advice on tonsils, grommets, runny noses, sore throats, and winter sniffles.
She also helps us to better understand why the usual remedies are not always the best avenue to follow and might be doing more damage.
Most symptoms in our kids are often misdiagnosed, and Dr Makepeace explains what common causes result in many of our kids' ear, nose & throat symptoms.
What does my baby's poop tell me? Gastroenterologist Dr Lesley Hendricks talks about our childrens' gut health.
Let’s be honest, every parent worries about their child’s poo. So we’re bringing in an expert to clear all your doubts and get you on the right track!
Meet gastroenterologist and mom, Dr Lesley Hendricks, a specialist in all aspects of the digestive system. Dr Hendricks is currently a member of a new and exciting field of practice in Southern Africa at Midstream Mediclinic Hospital’s Paediatric Intestinal Failure Unit, where she has been a part of successfully implementing an innovative home parenteral nutrition (TPN) programme.
Today, she is sharing her knowledge with us to help give parents the tools they need when it comes to their child’s gut health.
A healthy gut means a healthy child – Do not miss this vital podcast!
Postpartum, Peripartum & partners.
Clinical psychologist Liane Lurie helps us uncover the difference between ‘sadness’ and peripartum and postpartum depression. From the signs to look out for to the role of your partner during such a bittersweet time – we’re having all the important conversations!
Baby Food Buzz: Beely Baby local baby food solution for easy, healthy on-the-go halal baby food
A Mom's story of inspiration (and creating solutions)! This week we meet Nabeelah Sawant, the owner of Beely Baby.
After struggling to find baby food that her own baby enjoyed, Nabeelah teamed up with her close friend & professional dietician, Shakeela Talip, to develop recipes that are thoroughly compliant in terms of health & safety, Halal, and truly delicious!
Inspired by the 'huiskos' that they grew up with, recipes feature an array of fresh fruits & vegetables, and include weaning packs that help introduce solids to your baby.
Nabeelah reflects on the valuable lessons & challenges that she faced as a mom who started her own business, but also the excitement of creating baby food that is Halal, healthy, and incredibly tasty!
Preparing the Baby Room interior: Guidance on how to choose the right interior décor for your nursery or kids' room with Carin van Heerden from Carné Interior Designs.
When your child opens their eyes every morning and goes to bed every night, have you considered what they are seeing around them? How does their environment affect their little minds and hearts?
We sat down with the incredible Carin from Carné Interior Design to unpack the importance of styling your child’s room to create a therapeutic space as they learn and grow into their best selves!
Don’t miss this insightful podcast to give your children the gift of everyday beauty without breaking the budget.