Essential Teething Questions Answered

September 21, 2016 // No Comments

In honour of beautiful teeth this National Oral Month, we got in touch with Dr Candice Schwartz, to give us the lowdown on teething. Dr Candice is the owner and founder of the Big Red Tooth Medical and Dental Practice... Continue reading →

Teething OWWWWW – I have found one complete range to help. . . Trust me I am now an expert on teething items. . .

September 21, 2016 // No Comments

Yikes – when did getting teeth become so painful?  I am sure that it wasn’t this bad when I was a baby. My little princess of 11 months looks a little like an angry dragon who has stood on a... Continue reading →

I did it. . . We interview Mandy Loeb on how she achieved her dream of writing a children’s book

September 14, 2016 // 4 Comments

As part of our “I did it. . .” feature and off the back of National Book Week, we interviewed Many Loeb who is the author of My Wacky Wellies, which is a wacky picture book that takes readers on an adventure... Continue reading →

The Pregnancy book that should be a standard issue . . . Pregnancy Sense

September 13, 2016 // 6 Comments

Reviewed by Amanda Rogaly, founder of BabyYumYum Its not often that one has the privilege of reading an authors “work in progress” chapter before it is presented in its final form to the publisher  so imagine my surprise when in... Continue reading →

Bling It On Baby!

August 31, 2016 // 2 Comments

For me,  being a mother has moved beyond utility and buying products because they have such fantastic features, into the silly realm of style and uniqueness. Being a mother is yet another opportunity to express my individuality and fashion sense... Continue reading →

Be your own boss and entrepreneur with a tried and tested business

August 17, 2016 // 20 Comments

Have you ever wanted to work from home? Do you want to work hours which allow you to earn an income but have more flexibility to spend time with your family? We certainly have. Granted, being your own boss comes... Continue reading →

Why we love baby activity programmes and the Moms and Babes Workshop

August 5, 2016 // No Comments

Looking back at the first year of my children’s lives, I can honestly say that they were the best (and hardest) times of my life. I remember the excitement and anxiety of coming home for the first time. I remember... Continue reading →

How to sterilise baby bottles to prevent Hepatitis

July 29, 2016 // No Comments

So yesterday was World Hepatitis Day, which is a virus or infection and can result in a pretty serious disease and inflammation of the liver. When it comes to your baby’s health and well being you can never be too safe or... Continue reading →

Symptom checklist for colicky babies

July 21, 2016 // No Comments

So you want to know what is causing your baby’s discomfort, but it is so difficult to know what is the right thing to do to help your little one with the particular discomfort he/ she is experiencing.  In the... Continue reading →

What is geotagging and how are your children at risk?

July 14, 2016 // No Comments

You don’t have to be a private investigator to find people online. If a paedophile or stalker sees your photo on any of the platforms, Google Earth could be used to find your house. He or she can then use... Continue reading →

Advice on how to deal with high conflict relationships with your ex

July 13, 2016 // No Comments

BabyYumYum experts, The Divorce Source, have received so many letters telling of difficult interactions with ex spouses and have been inundated with questions in this regard. Unfortunately, when you share children between you, there is no such things as a... Continue reading →

How does your formula compare from a price perspective?

July 7, 2016 // No Comments

I have often wondered where the cheapest place to purchase infant formula is? This question has become even more relevant after this article was published about retailers having to lock away their formula stock because of theft. The question that... Continue reading →

Introducing the Care Crib for Nelson Mandela Day 2016

June 23, 2016 // 10 Comments

In South Africa today, there are many young mothers who don’t have the means to provide for even the most basic needs for their newborn child. To help these mothers, Mpact, BabyYumYum & the Choose To Care team have created the... Continue reading →

thrive! – your online green family guide to help your whole family thrive!

June 21, 2016 // No Comments

Thrive is the new website on the block, but they have been helping families for years! It began 9 years ago when Mia Blom and Jacqueline Baldwin were mamas with new-borns, desperate for a bit of guidance.  Like all new... Continue reading →