It’s 9pm on a weeknight and I am at my computer writing this article while my husband handles the often-frustrating bedtime routine. Once baby is in bed, he says beforehand, maybe we can see about spending 5 to 10 minutes together before we, too, go to sleep. That is of course after I’ve also washed…

Early in 2024, we went on a weekend away with our little one (then just shy of a year old). I reflected on this trip and the lessons I learned in an 041Baby column shortly thereafter. As it turns out, this holiday experience was basically no help in what we planned and pulled off in…

041BABY columnist Odette Parfitt, dives into the complexities of breastfeeding and weaning, providing guidance and emotional support for mothers at every stage of the journey. From the minute a baby leaves your body (in whatever method of delivery you choose), your primary job is to breastfeed. Within the first hour, a nurse appears to guide…

Choosing the right gift can be tricky, especially during the gifting season when everyone is expecting something. One way to set your gift apart and leave a mark is to make it thoughtful. Thoughtful gifts serve a meaningful purpose. Today our newest team member NOMNDENI MOTHA shares 10 gift ideas that can make a real…

ODETTE PARFITT, 041Baby columnist, reflects on the challenges and unexpected expectations of motherhood in her latest piece, “Is my mom-of-the-year medal in the mail?”

041Baby columnist Odette Parfitt celebrates her son’s first birthday and shares her top tips on how to host a low-key 1st birthday party.