Well, here they are! Our winners for Tiny Tots Corner – July 2025 and aren’t they the cutest little bunch. Eliana, Sachiell Joshua and Thejasvika have certainly captured our Tiny Tots judges’ imaginations this month. If you fancy your little cherub as one of our next winners, then be sure to keep that camera (or cellphone) ready, to capture the magic. There are a few rules to keep in mind as set out in the blue ‘Competition Rules’ box, below. Good luck!
Competition Rules
- The Editor’s decision is final.
- This competition is open to all babies, between the ages of six and 24 months, who live
in the Laudium Sun main distribution area. - Closing date: Wednesday, August 20.
- Entries must include a recent, clear photo of your baby, accompanied by the full name and age of infant, and also parents’ names and addresses…as well as contact numbers.
- All entries must be hand-delivered to the Laudium Sun office in Laudium or e-mailed to: info@laudiumsun.co.za or posted to: PO Box 786, Pretoria, 0001, and are to reach us before the closing date.
Caring for your Premature Baby to Home
Your baby is finally coming home from the hospital after a stay in the NICU. Before you leave, learn all you can from the care team about caring for your baby so that you can feel confident at home. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your baby safe and healthy over the next few weeks.
How soon should my baby visit the Doctor?
Your baby should see the pediatrician within 2-4 days of discharge from the hospital. Your hospital care team can let you know exactly when your child needs to be seen. At your discharge meeting, you should have learned about any needed tests, including blood, hearing, and vision tests. Make sure you know what tests your baby needs, and schedule them if you haven’t already. If your baby needs home nursing or visits with medical specialists, schedule those too. Many former preemies continue to see specialists — including early-intervention specialists, neurologists, ophthalmologists, and physical therapists, for several years, to measure their vision, hearing, speech, and motor skills. Follow up with these specialists to make sure your child gets the best possible care.
What should I know about feeding my baby?
Your baby will be discharged with a custom feeding plan and might need extra calories to grow well. Premature babies need more nourishment because they have to catch up to the growth of full-term babies. Some premature babies can drink from a breast or bottle. Others have problems coordinating sucking, swallowing, and breathing during feeding by mouth. These babies temporarily are fed through: an NG tube: A nasogastric tube passes milk or nutrition through the nose and into the baby’s stomach by’s stomach. or a G-tube: A gastrostomy tube is surgically inserted through the skin and goes directly into the baby’s stomach. Talk to your care team about what’s best for your child.
How can I keep my baby safe during sleep?
Expect your preemie to sleep more than a full term baby, but for shorter periods. All babies, including preemies, should sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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*This article is a guideline only. If in any doubt, please consult your healthcare provider.