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Winter for many parents can be a challenge. The weather is cold and wet, it’s flu season, traffic can be manic, and keeping the kids entertained indoors with ongoing load shedding is a lot!

To learn a bit about the flu vaccine as a preventative measure, see the article on page 36. The article on page 42 also provides some insightful tips for parents regarding kids and flu. Page 44 highlights some tips for parents regarding relief for children, especially useful for those body aches that accompany flu.

As much as the weather is cold, there is potential for a lot of warmth in winter. Warmth in the sense that it gives families the opportunity to spend more time together and connect. “The power of cuddles celebrated” on page 30 gives some insight on kangaroo care, which helps parents and babies bond.

Parents do their best to provide a stable homelife for children. Unfortunately, sometimes despite the best intentions life happens. While divorce is no longer taboo as it used to be historically, and often it can be a good move to ensure the well-being of parents which ultimately is good for the kids, the change for families can be jarring. The important thing is to ensure that all individuals impacted communicate openly and respectfully. “Breaking up or blending – helping kids cope with change” on page 64 provides some useful insights for parents to help children navigate separation or divorce, or a new partnership.

It sounds idealistic, but irrespective of what is going on in life there is a lot to be grateful for. Having a healthy, caring, and supportive family is worth a lot. So, enjoy this winter season, and be sure to enjoy quality time with your loved ones!

KuraFlo ® – Your Winter Solution

In the middle of winter, we all find ourselves either trying to avoid flu, or we are busy fighting flu. During colder temperatures in winter, the flu virus multiplies a lot faster and flourishes in your body once breathed in. Since the air is also drier when it is cold, germs hang in the air for much longer.

Make KuraFlo Hypertonic Saline solutions part of your cold and flu prevention this year.

Kuraflo Hypertonic saline draws fluid from the lining of the nose, sinuses, larynx and bronchi to help wash out those trapped bacteria and virus particles. The salt can also help dehydrate the bacteria and virus cells and kill them before they cause a respiratory infection.

If you are fighting the flu virus, Kuraflo Hypertonic saline will help bring down the swelling in the nasal cavities and thin the mucus and phlegm so that it can be coughed or blown out easier, giving you some much needed relief.

Also try our NEW anti-inflammatory, antibacterial & antiseptic KuraFlo Skin Healing Cream now available from selected Clicks stores. Try it and see the difference.

• Skin infections

• Skin Irritations

• Insect bites

• Scar treatment

• Nappy rash

• Cuts & Abrasions

KuraFlo – Helping you Breathe Better and now Feel Better too!

64 Breaking up or blending: helping kids cope with change

68 Emotional dysregulation: how to know if your child is struggling

72 The stress & overeating trap – seeking healthier relationships with food BEAUTY

74 Body sculptingafter massive weight loss

78 Debunking common skincare myths

82 5 ways to drop five years off your face

WHEN YOUR LITTLE CHAMP OR BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS IS SICK... and needs to be admitted to hospital, our team at Life Kingsbury Hospital is here for you.

The Life Kidz paediatric unit at Life Kingsbury Hospital has been designed with you and your child in mind. Our clinical team of specialists and nurses will care for and nurture your child in a unit specially designed to make them forget that they are even in hospital – beds and blankets aside!

Paediatricians:

Dr Rabeen Lutchman

Dr Allan Puterman

Dr Lara Smith

Dr Hedi van der Watt

Paediatric Surgeon:

Dr Shalin Singh

ENT Specialist: Dr Gary Kroukamp

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For hospital information and specialist contact details.

Wilderness Road, Claremont, 7700 | Tel: 021 670 4000 24-hour emergency unit: 021 670 4039

www.lifehealthcare.co.za

6 Carlton Crescent, Parklands, 7441

Email: info@babysandbeyond.co.za

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Pure skin… from the beginning

Beat the winter dryness and keep your baby's skin nourished with Pure Beginnings' range of tried and trusted organic skincare.

Known for its hydrating and nourishing properties, the Pure Beginnings range of pH-balanced skincare products is your ideal companion for keeping your baby’s skin soft, supple and beautifully moisturised this winter.

Pure Beginnings' Natural Chest Rub is the perfect non-medicated alternative during the chilly winter months. The 100% natural formulation combines the powerful healing properties of eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender, frankincense and it is a safe, gentle and effective way of easing congestion in babies and children.

Pure Beginnings is available from Baby City, Dis-Chem, Takealot, Woolworths Food, Wellness Warehouse, selected Babies R Us, Faithful-toNature, Checkers Little Me and health stores nationwide.

www.purebeginnings.co.za

Stand a chance to win 1 of 5

Reuterina® hampers

Includes a custom-made limited-edition travel bag, travel first aid kit and plush toy valued at R1 000!

To ENTER scan the QR code with your phone and complete the entry form online at www.babysandbeyond.co.za/competitions/ Closing date: 31 August 2023. T&Cs apply.

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Pure Beginnings hampers

Baby wash & shampoo, baby body lotion, sensitive cream wash, massage & bath oil, toothpaste, bum cream and natural chest rub valued at R1 000.

To ENTER scan the QR code with your phone and complete the entry form online at www.babysandbeyond.co.za/competitions/ Closing date: 31 August 2023. T&Cs apply.

Travel in style with an exclusive giveaway!

Ready to make your travels easier, more fun, and oh-so-stylish? Look no further because we've got the ultimate travel hamper up for grabs!

This custom-designed and limitededition travel bag from Reuterina® is more than just a bag; it's a sidekick, with easy-to-clean interior fabric, interior compartments, and side pouches that'll have you feeling organised and ready to go.

And when the unexpected strikes, the travel first aid kit has got you covered with all the essentials in one handy little package.

And last but definitely not least, the cuddly plush toy is the perfect

companion for all your adventures with little ones in tow! Yellow is a colour that instantly brightens up the day and brings a smile to children's faces. That's why this giveaway includes Reuterina®'s cheerful yellow mascot character that's sure to become a beloved companion.

All these goodies come beautifully boxed and presented as a gift, making them the ultimate travel surprise.

The Reuterina® family of probiotics are available from selected Dis-Chem and Clicks stores and independent pharmacies nationwide.

For more information visit www.reuterina.co.za

a chance to win 1 of 3

For cuts and scrapes. Can be cut to size. Great for larger areas of the body.

Ideal for cuts and scrapes around fingers and moveable joints. Comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Ideal for cuts and scrapes around fingers and moveable joints.

Ideal for cuts and scrapes on knuckles, hands and heals. Comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.

R39.90 Available at Clicks, Woolworths, Spar, Exclusive Books, Pick n Pay, OK Foods, Checkers, Shoprite, Pharmacies, Fuel Stations and Independant Contractors