Stand a chance to win!
Custom baby onesies by Appeltjie
One lucky reader will stand a chance to win a hamper comprising five custom-designed, 100 % cotton baby onesies of their choice from Appeltjie by Nadi – with free delivery included.
To enter, scan the QR code with your phone and complete the entry form online at www. babysandbeyond. co. za / competitions /
Closing date: 28 February 2026. T & Cs apply.
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Summer lovin ' and the toddler tornado...
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MACCIE
Sleep sacks
Inspired by the heartfelt journey of motherhood, MACCIE sleep sacks are thoughtfully designed for safer, comfier sleep. Conceptualised by Lauren Parker and brought to life by Angelique Wilkins – who’ s built a career in creating brands – and Lauren’ s older sister, Megan Macnab Harvie, these muslin sleep sacks are made from luxuriously soft, 70 % bamboo and 30 % cotton. It’ s uber breathable, lightweight, and gentle on delicate skin.
Perfect for room temps between 22 – 28 ° C, MACCIE sleep sacks feature a practical two-way zipper for easy nappy changes and a roomy fit to support natural movement. Available in sizes 3 – 36 months with a TOG rating of 1.0. It’ s machine washable( cold, gentle cycle) – air dry only.
Let your baby sleep in softness, safety, and style.
Available online at maccie. co. za
SCAN ME
Summer is here, and the Earth has completed a full rotation since I joined the Baby’ s and Beyond team. There’ s plenty to celebrate – including my little one turning three … Still, just when you think the tantrums are behind you, they get dialled up a notch! Luckily, Jonathan Hoffenberg shares his hilarious yet scientific take, along with practical tips to survive the toddler tornado( page 78).
As a mum of a boy, I was keen to pick the brain of makeup guru Louise Volschenk, who has two boys herself.“ It takes lots of bribery( ahem,‘ incentives’!)” she laughed. Louise popped by the office to chat about her makeup empire, Halouw, and what inspired her to join The Mommy Club family. Will there be a season two? You’ ll have to read to find out( page 18).
We’ re also proud to announce the winners of our Baby’ s and Beyond Baby of the Year competition! The entries were so impressive, it was agonising to whittle down the hundreds of entrants to a top 10, but you, the readers, voted. Turn to page 15 to see who came out on top.
Then, besides articles on keeping your little ones safe this festive season and dealing with nosebleeds, as well as your guide to pumping; the sleepmaxxing effect; our picks of the best sunscreens; esports in schools off the beaten track, and choosing the right costume for your body type, we’ ve also got delicious recipes from Sarah Graham’ s newest cookbook Simple Suppers and more... Kick up your feet poolside and dive right in!
Charis
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