SidebySide

SidebySide Side-by-Side is an early childhood education campaign led by the National Department of Health. What is Side-by-Side? It starts with breastfeeding.

Side-by-Side is a national Department of Health campaign working to ensure that all children under 5 receive the nurturing care they need to develop to the best of their abilities. It relies on all stakeholders caring for caregivers and pregnant women to work alongside each other. Side-by-Side rests on 5 pillars:

NUTRITION - Good nutrition is important for mothers’ and children’s health. LOVE - B

rain development is spurred by responsive care and love, play, and talk. PROTECTION - Children can be protected from childhood disease and injury by getting immunized, and safety in the home. HEALTH CARE - Children need care when they are sick or injured
EXTRA CARE - Some children may need special care or support. Caregivers should know what to do and where to go.

“Together, we can ensure that South Africa’s youngest children receive the care they need to survive and thrive.”

🚫🍷 No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, it's important to s...
14/07/2026

🚫🍷 No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.

If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, it's important to stop drinking alcohol as soon as possible. Alcohol can pass from your bloodstream to your developing baby and increase the risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

can affect a child's growth, learning, behaviour and physical development. These effects can last a lifetime and cannot be reversed.

Choosing not to drink alcohol during pregnancy is one of the best ways to protect your baby's health and give them the strongest possible start in life.

If you need help to stop drinking alcohol during pregnancy, speak to your healthcare provider, a nurse or contact the Department of Social Development’s 24-hr substance abuse helpline on 0800 12 1314 uzokwazi ukuthola usizo.

National Department of Health (South Africa) Department of Social Development

🧸Children don’t always need toys to play; the resources we have in our homes can be useful for play. 📵In this age of cel...
14/07/2026

🧸Children don’t always need toys to play; the resources we have in our homes can be useful for play.

📵In this age of cellphones and television, have you ever given your child a break from scrolling and introduced them to games you played when you were younger?

🪨Games such as diketo are good examples of how children learn hand-eye coordination.

⚪All you need are 10 stones and 2 players for each round of the game.

Try this game with your child and let us know how it went.

National Department of Health (South Africa) Department of Basic Education

As soon as your child turns 12 months, start letting them feed themselves with their hands or with a spoon. This helps t...
13/07/2026

As soon as your child turns 12 months, start letting them feed themselves with their hands or with a spoon. This helps them learn important hand and finger skills, improving hand and eye coordination.

🍚It also gives them a chance to explore different foods, tastes, and textures, making them more willing to try new foods.

🧑‍🧒Always stay with your child during mealtimes and offer foods that are safe to eat to reduce the risk of choking.

🫟It is okay if mealtimes get a little messy; this is part of learning. As your child practises feeding themselves, they become more independent and learn to recognise when they are hungry or full.

At what age did your baby start eating by themselves?

National Department of Health

😊 Usajabulela iSeason 4 i yohlelo lwakho lomsakazo oluthandayo nolwethembile i-Side by Side SABC Radio Program?⏰ Sesibal...
13/07/2026

😊 Usajabulela iSeason 4 i yohlelo lwakho lomsakazo oluthandayo nolwethembile i-Side by Side SABC Radio Program?

⏰ Sesibala izinsuku kuze kube yilapho kuqala iziqephu ezintsha zeSeason 5! Qhubeka usilandele kuzo zonke izinkundla zethu zokuxhumana njengoba sisondela osukwini lokwethulwa kweziqephu ezintsha.

📻 Qhubeka ulalele kule lilinki: https://omny.fm/shows/side-by-side-season-4

SABC Education Department of Basic Education South Africa

😋 Loko n'wana wa wena a fika eka tin'hweti ta 12, sungula ku n'wi tshika a tidyela hi mavoko kumbe hi xipunu. Leswi swi ...
13/07/2026

😋 Loko n'wana wa wena a fika eka tin'hweti ta 12, sungula ku n'wi tshika a tidyela hi mavoko kumbe hi xipunu. Leswi swi n'wi pfuna ku hluvukisa vuswikoti bya mavoko ni tintiho, naswona swi antswisa ku tirhisana ka mavoko ni mahlo.

🍚 Swi tlhela swi n'wi nyika nkarhi wo kambela swakudya swo hambana, nantswo wo hambana ni mavumbelo yo hambana ya swakudya, leswi n'wi khutazaka ku rhandza ku ringeta swakudya leswintshwa.

🧑‍🧒 Tshama u ri na n'wana wa wena nkarhi hinkwawo loko a ri karhi a dya, naswona un'wi nyika ntsena swakudya leswi hlayisekeke leswaku ku hunguteka khombo ro tlimbiwa khomiwa hi swakudya enkolweni emphinjeni.

🫟 Swi lulamile loko nkarhi wo dya wu va ni thyaka nyana ro ticheletela kumbe ku halatela ka ntsongo —leswi i xiphemu xa ku dyondza. Loko n'wana wa wena a ya emahlweni a titoloveta ku tidyela, u va loyi a tiyimeleke swinene naswona u dyondza ku lemuka loko a xurhile kumbe a ha ri ni ndlala.

❓N'wana wa wena u sungule ku tidyela a ri ni malembe mangani kumbe a ri ni tinhweti tingani?

National Department of Health (South Africa)

📅 SAVE THE DATE, Cape Town Parents & Caregivers! 👶💙Looking for a fun and informative day out for the whole family? Join ...
11/07/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE, Cape Town Parents & Caregivers! 👶💙
Looking for a fun and informative day out for the whole family? Join the Mami & Me Baby Event and discover everything you need to support your pregnancy, baby, and parenting journey.

📍 Venue: Wicket Hall, Newlands Cricket Grounds
146 Campground Road, Newlands, Cape Town
🗓️ Dates: 29–30 August 2026
⏰ Time: 09:00 – 16:00 (both days)
🎟️ Tickets: Available online via Quicket or at the door. Get yours here: https://qkt.io/BkGYnX

Bring your family, meet parenting experts, discover trusted products and services, and connect with other parents and caregivers.

We can't wait to see you there! 💛

Mami&Me Baby Expo

Ichannel yethu i-Side by Side ku-WhatsApp:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9TylMHbFV9h4odbe17 ikusize kanjani njengomz...
10/07/2026

Ichannel yethu i-Side by Side ku-WhatsApp:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9TylMHbFV9h4odbe17 ikusize kanjani njengomzali? 👶🏽

Ingabe:
✔️ Ufunde okuthile okusha?
✔️ Usebenzise amanye amathiphu okukhulisa izingane ekhaya?
✔️ Uthole ukuthi okuqukethwe kube wusizo ngesikhathi ukhulelwe noma ukhulisa ingane?

Sicela usitshele kuze sizokwazi ukuthi sikusiza kanjani kulohambo lokuba umzali💬
National Department of Health

Make sure your baby has a birth certificate as soon as they are born. Vha khwathisedze uri nwana avhe na thanziela ya ma...
10/07/2026

Make sure your baby has a birth certificate as soon as they are born. Vha khwathisedze uri nwana avhe na thanziela ya mabebo musi atshi tou bebwa.

📘The Road to Health Booklet (RTHB) or clinic card is not proof of identity. Getting a birth certificate for your baby helps you access services and support, such as child support grants.

📘 Bugu ya Road to Health (RTHB) kana garaṱa ya kiliniki a si vhuṱanzi ha vhuṋe ha muthu. U wana thanziela ya mabebo zwi ita uri zwi leluwe uri nwana a wane tshumelo dza ndeme na thuso, u fana na tshelede ya thuso ya vhana (Child Support Grant).

For more information, please call the Home Affairs Contact Centre on 0800 601 190 for assistance or send an email to [email protected].

National Department of Health (South Africa) Department of Home Affairs

📱 To join MomConnect:✅ Ask your nurse for your clinic code during your first antenatal visit.Then:📲 Send "Connect" to 07...
09/07/2026

📱 To join MomConnect:

✅ Ask your nurse for your clinic code during your first antenatal visit.

Then:
📲 Send "Connect" to 079 631 2456 on WhatsApp
OR
📞 Dial *134*550*2 # (free)
OR
🔍 Scan the QR code

Join millions of South African mothers who are already receiving trusted pregnancy and parenting support.

💗 Because every mom deserves information, support and care.

National Department of Health (South Africa)

The Maternity Case Record is your best friend! This is an important pregnancy document, previously known as “Karata ya s...
09/07/2026

The Maternity Case Record is your best friend! This is an important pregnancy document, previously known as “Karata ya skala.”

At your first clinic visit, you will receive a Maternity Case Record; the nurse or doctor will help you fill in information such as where you will deliver and who will be transporting you to the healthcare facility on the day of delivery.

The first page also has space for you to put down the name of the person who will be with you when you go to deliver.

You are allowed to bring a birth companion or to deliver alone. They will also ask you whether you have been registered with MomConnect; if not, they can help you register. The nurse will also ask you to give consent once all of this information has been collected.

Keep your card safe and bring it to every clinic visit. You must carry the card with you everywhere you go, especially as you get closer to your delivery date, because it contains important information.

National Department of Health (South Africa)

Learn more :https://www.health.gov.za/momconnect-technical-solution/

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