Flourish and grow great with Sanele

Flourish and grow great with Sanele Who is Flourish?

Flourish, a programme of national social franchise of antenatal & postnatal groups that support, celebrate and empower new and expectant mothers through the critical first 1000 days of a child’s life.

More than an expo. One ticket. A weekend of unforgettable family experiences.🩷Get ready for MamaMagic 2026, South Africa...
19/06/2026

More than an expo. One ticket. A weekend of unforgettable family experiences.🩷

Get ready for MamaMagic 2026, South Africa’s ultimate pregnancy, baby & parenting event, where shopping meets discovery, learning and play.

Your ticket can give you access to:

- Exclusive Bluey Live Interactive Experience featuring Dance Mode: Step into Bluey’s world with games, music, dancing and interactive family fun.

- VIP All-Day Experience Baby Shower Lounge: An exclusive space for expecting parents with expert talks, doula consultations, premium care and exciting giveaways.

- Expert Lounge Talks: Learn from trusted parenting, wellness and baby experts through practical conversations designed to support every stage of your journey.

- Exclusive Show Specials & Shopping Deals: Shop must-have products, compare brands and unlock expo-only specials.

- Hands-On Brand Experiences: Test, touch and discover products before you buy: from feeding and nursery essentials to travel and play.

- Dedicated Parenting Zones: Explore milestone-focused spaces covering pregnancy prep, feeding, nursery planning, travel, development and early learning.

Whether you’re expecting, parenting a newborn, navigating toddler life, or simply planning ahead, MamaMagic is where support and confidence begins.

Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand
3–5 July 2026
Tickets on sale now via Ticketpro, secure yours today.

👶🏻Colostrum is the first drop of milk that a newborn baby gets when breastfeeding for the first time ever. Remember, onl...
19/06/2026

👶🏻Colostrum is the first drop of milk that a newborn baby gets when breastfeeding for the first time ever.

Remember, only about a teaspoon (5ml) is enough to keep them full for about 1 to 3 hours in the first few days, as they feed frequently to stimulate milk production.

⚡Tip: A newborn’s stomach is about the size of a marble or hazelnut on day one, holding only 1–2 teaspoons, making small, frequent feeds ideal.

🤱🏾Breastmilk contains all the nutrients a baby needs. It is:

-Easy to digest.
-It has antibodies.
-It quenches their thirst, so water or tea is not needed for babies aged 0- 6 months.
-It makes the baby full, so there’s no need to feed porridge or other solid food before they turn 6 months.

💡Remember, it is important to burp your little one after breastfeeding. If babies are not burped, they can easily be uncomfortable and end up crying nonstop.

📘If you need help with breastfeeding tips, how to help your baby latch or suckle, please read page 6 of your Road to Health Booklet. You can also ask a nurse at your next checkup if you're worried about your baby not getting enough breast milk.

National Department of Health (South Africa)

Read more:https://sidebyside.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/076-2020-Breastfeeding-QA-Booklet-FA.pdf
https://www.health.gov.za/momconnect/

What do you need to know before delivery? By the end of your first antenatal visit, you should have a delivery plan in p...
19/05/2026

What do you need to know before delivery?

By the end of your first antenatal visit, you should have a delivery plan in place to keep you and your baby safe.

Your plan should include:

📅 Knowing your dates of duration of pregnancy and your expected date of delivery or labour.

🏥 Having your Maternity Case Record, which contains your antenatal card. Please note that the outside of the Maternity Case record indicates where you will give birth (clinic or hospital).

👶🏽 How you are likely to deliver (vaginal or caesarean).

👩🏽‍⚕️ Who will assist your delivery (midwife or doctor.

💊 Your pain relief options.

🚗 A transport plan for emergencies or when labour starts (with important contact numbers).

Remember, you can also bring a birth companion of your choice whom you trust (it can be your partner, an aunt, a friend, or a traditional birth attendant).

Prepare for the baby receiving bag (Vest, Crawler, socks, 2-3 Pampers, Wrapping blanket, woollen cap) and know the danger signs of pregnancy for emergencies (These are on the first page of the Maternity Case record).

Important to also know:

✔️ It’s safest to give birth in a health facility by a health care professional.
✔️ If your HIV status is unknown, you will be tested at delivery
✔️ If you are HIV positive, your baby will be tested at birth

Planning helps reduce stress and prevents delays. Speak with your healthcare provider and plan your delivery early.

For more information, visit: https://www.health.gov.za/momconnect/
https://sidebyside.co.za/

National Department of Health (South Africa)

🍎 Healthy Snacks for Growing ChildrenAs your baby gets older, they may need small meals or snacks between regular meals....
19/05/2026

🍎 Healthy Snacks for Growing Children
As your baby gets older, they may need small meals or snacks between regular meals. These snacks should be easy to prepare, nutritious, and suitable as finger foods.

🥕 Healthy snack ideas include:
Fresh fruit, unsweetened yoghurt, full cream milk, brown bread with peanut butter, amadumbe, carrot sticks, tomato wedges, or orange-fleshed sweet potato.

Remember, healthy snacks are not the same as commercial snack foods like sweets, biscuits, and chips. These are highly processed, low in nutrients, and often contain too much salt, sugar, unhealthy fats, and other harmful ingredients. These are not suitable for young children. These contribute to health problems such as obesity in children, and also diabetes and high blood pressure later on in life

💛 Choose snacks that nourish and support your child’s growth.

For more information, visit:https://sidebyside.co.za/
https://www.health.gov.za/

19/05/2026

Hi family I am back

Competition Time : Your baby deserves the very best care from the start. 👶💙That’s why Medshield Mom has partnered with B...
17/03/2026

Competition Time : Your baby deserves the very best care from the start. 👶💙

That’s why Medshield Mom has partnered with Bennetts For Babies to give one lucky winner the chance to WIN a Bennetts baby care hamper filled with baby care essentials.

To enter:
✔️ Like
✔️ Tag a parent or parent-to-be
✔️ Share

Because caring for families is what we do best.
Medshield. Partner for Life.
T’s & C’s apply.

👶🏾Today, we commemorate . 🟥Some babies are born with birth defects, health conditions that happen while the baby is de...
17/03/2026

👶🏾Today, we commemorate .

🟥Some babies are born with birth defects, health conditions that happen while the baby is developing. We can’t prevent all birth defects, and most importantly, they are nobody’s fault.

🟥Most birth defects happen very early in pregnancy, often before you even know you’re pregnant. Nothing you did or didn’t do causes most birth defects.

🟥Regular antenatal visits, newborn check‑ups, and early childhood screening can help identify conditions early so babies get the care they need to thrive.

🟥Taking folic acid, avoiding alcohol and smoking, managing infections, and eating well can reduce some risks, but they cannot prevent all birth defects.

👶🏻Every child can learn, grow, and flourish with love, support, and access to care.

🧑🏼‍🍼Today, we honour all parents and caregivers raising children with special health needs.

MamaMagic returns!3–5 July 2026Gallagher Convention CentreA thoughtfully curated parenting experience where trusted bran...
17/03/2026

MamaMagic returns!

3–5 July 2026
Gallagher Convention Centre

A thoughtfully curated parenting experience where trusted brands, expert guidance, and magical family moments come together under one roof.

Tickets open, 8 April.

Click or copy the link here to join the priority list and be the first to know: https://wkf.ms/4bu3aWK

Listen up, mommy! We know times are tough and jobs are scarce. If you are not working or do not earn enough money every ...
17/01/2026

Listen up, mommy! We know times are tough and jobs are scarce.

If you are not working or do not earn enough money every month to buy your baby clothes and other important items, you may qualify for the CHILD SUPPORT GRANT (CSG). If you do qualify, you can get the child support grant from when your baby is born.

You must get it as early as possible, as this will help support the baby’s development.

These are the things you need to bring when going to apply for a child support grant at your nearest SASSA centre:

🪪Your ID card
📃Your Child’s Birth Certificate. Remember, you must register your baby's birth before they turn one month old.
📄A police affidavit that states that you are unemployed or do not earn enough money.

Please remember that only the caregiver who stays with the child will be allowed to apply for the Child Support Grant.

Visit the SASSA website for more information https://www.sassa.gov.za/

Complements of the new year
17/01/2026

Complements of the new year

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