Samantha Koegelenberg

Button Batteries Danger

November 15, 2025 In

The number of serious injuries or deaths as a result of button batteries has increased in the last decade. Despite their small size, lithium button batteries can cause serious injury and death in children if swallowed. Here we will check out symptoms to look out for, and what to do if you think your child may have swallowed a button battery. Small round batteries are commonly called button, coin or disc batteries because of their appearance. These small shiny batteries are very attractive to…

Pool safety this summer

November 5, 2025 In

Splashing and swimming in a pool is a great way for families to bond and make the most of the sizzling summer weather, but it’s important not to let the fun overshadow important water safety. According to Statistics South Africa, fatal drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional death in the country. In South Africa, drowning rates are highest among children between 0-4 years followed by 5-14 years. In the Western Cape, 1473 fatal drowning incidents were reported between 2010 and mid-2017 (Statistics South…

First Proteins for your baby

September 25, 2025 In

When your baby is used to eating fruits and vegetables, it’s the right time to start thinking about adding some proteins into his/her diet. If you think about it, breastmilk and/or formula was his/her main source of protein for the first year of his/her life. Around 7 months, you can start to add other protein sources. Proteins are a vital part of your baby’s diet, since they’ll help your baby develop and grow properly. By introducing protein into your baby’s diet will help him…

7 Brain/Development Stimulating activities you can do with your baby:

September 9, 2025 In

These activities are meant to give you ideas of fun things to do with your child that will boost your baby’s brain power. They are easy, everyday moves can help your baby, and later your toddler, further develop language, attention, and reasoning skills. Picture flash cards – bold black, white and red images for new-borns is particularly stimulating as they stimulate the development of the optic nerves and encourage young babies cognitive development without over-stimulating them. Textural play – one great way to keep…