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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 - Brain 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.”

05/04/2026

🎉Happy Easter to those who celebrate this holiday! We hope you are spending quality time with your loved ones.

🚘For those travelling for religious purposes, please make sure your little ones are kept in their car seats and that children with physical disabilities are supported in vehicle positioners or specialised car seats.

To the rest of us who won't be travelling but enjoying this break at home. Please also make sure your home is baby-proofed to ensure that little ones are kept away from dangerous household items.

To baby-proof the house, please make sure:

⚠️Make sure small toys, batteries and coins are packed away.

⚠️Always make sure cords, strings and any other low-hanging ropes are out of reach from your baby.

⚠️When done mopping, bathing or doing your washing, please empty out all the water.

⚠️Make sure all medicines, cleaning products and chemicals are packed away safely in locked or high cupboards.

Please always make sure your baby is never alone.

🎊Happy Easter and a good period of resting for the whole family!

04/04/2026

📣 We’re now on TikTok!

Parents and caregivers—stay informed, stay empowered 💙
Follow us on TikTok for trusted tips on child health, immunisations, and wellbeing.

🎥 Watch, learn, and share with your community.

👉 https://www.tiktok.com/

🫱🏻‍🫲🏾 Let’s raise healthy, happy children together.

03/04/2026

❓Have a burning parenting question you want to ask?

💬Send us a message to our page and we will answer it.

📲You can also follow us on our Whatsapp channel. We post daily parenting tips on breastfeeding, baby recipes, maternal healthcare and other important resources.

🤳🏾You can follow our WhatsApp channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9TylMHbFV9h4odbe17

Side by Side is here to help you in your parenting journey. You are not alone💚

03/04/2026

🎊Happy long weekend, if you and your family will be travelling please be safe on the roads.

👶🏻Remember to keep baby safe if you are travelling by road. According to South African law, children under 3 must be strapped in a car seat when travelling by car. You can get special car seats to support children with physical disabilities when travelling.

🧴Please don’t forget to use sunscreen when going outside on sunny days.

🧼Remember to wash your hands and your baby’s hands with clean water and soap before preparing food, before eating and after using the toilet and changing their nappies.

📲If you need emergency contact details, please print this picture out or save it on your phone.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒Enjoy the holidays and use this time to bond with your little one and the rest of the family.

02/04/2026

🟨Today we celebrate . This day is about raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how to ensure children with autism are identified early so they can get the help they need.

🟨People with ASD may struggle with communication with others and with social interactions. Having special interests in something quite specific or having specific or repetitive ways of behaving are also part of having ASD. Some people with ASD find too much noise or certain sensations on their skin overwhelming.

🥼It can help to get a diagnosis of ASD to understand your child's needs better as ASD can affect your child’s performance at school or in group activities such as play or sports. However, everyone is not the same, and the support needs of people with ASD are not the same. Some people may need long-term support and care and others live independently.

🏫Once your child has received their diagnosis; you can then approach the closest district of education to you. This could be the district that is closest to where you live, or to where you work.

⚠️Remember, evidence shows that childhood vaccines do not increase the risk of ASD.

ℹ️For more information on where to get help with a diagnosis and which schools are equipped to accommodate children with autism, visit this website: 🌐https://www.aut2know.co.za/gauteng/ or 📲call Autism South Africa on this number: 076 656 8127 or send them an email here: admin@autismsouthafrica.org

02/04/2026

🩺Today, it's Maternal Healthcare Thursday, and we are answering your burning questions.

❓What is PrEP?

💊PrEP is a daily pill taken by HIV-negative people to prevent HIV infection, reducing the risk of acquiring HIV when used consistently. It is especially recommended for individuals at substantial risk, such as those with HIV-positive partners or who engage in s*x without condoms

This is what you need to know on your first visit when starting PrEP:

🔰You will receive a health check, including screening test for HIV and s*xually transmitted infections (STIs) and receive counselling.

🔰You will then receive your oral PrEP supply for a month.

🔰 Use a condom or abstain from s*x for the first 7 days of taking oral PrEP for it to work well .

🔰After 7 days, you need to continue taking your oral pill daily for as long as you need it.

🏥PrEP is now available in all primary health care clinics. Visit your nearest clinic if you are interested in using PrEP. For more information visit www.myprep.co.za

01/04/2026

Struggling to afford glasses for you or your child? You’re not alone 💙

👓 Good vision is important for learning, working, and everyday life but help is available.

💉 Through OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, you can access affordable, professional eye care in your community.

🔍 Scan the QR code to find a nearby optometrist for an eye test and low-cost glasses.

🫱🏻‍🫲🏾 Let’s make sure every parent and child can see clearly and live fully.

OneSight

01/04/2026

More children are missing their vaccines, which puts them at risk of getting sick from diseases like measles and rubella.

Signs of measles:
🔴 High fever
🔴 Rash
🔴 Runny nose
🔴 Red eyes
🔴 Sore throat

🔍 Watchout for a red rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.

💉 Vaccines can protect your child—make sure they are up to date.

👩🏾‍⚕️ If you think your child has measles, take them to a clinic or doctor for a test.

🫱🏻‍🫲🏾 Let’s work together to keep every child in South Africa safe and healthy through vaccination.

31/03/2026

🏥Taking your baby for their regular checkups at the clinic is important. This not only helps you know what developmental delays your little one might have, but also what to do and when to get help.

📘Even after the clinic visit, your Road to Health Booklet is here to help you monitor your baby’s growth. Please refer to page 23 of your booklet for what to check.

🔍Paying attention to how they develop and grow is also important, but you need to know what you should be checking for at every age they turn.

📋Below, we have put together a list of visual milestones to pay attention to that indicate that your baby is developing well:

✅ At 14 weeks, they should be able to follow faces or close objects with their eyes👀.
✅ At 6 months they should be able to move their eyes together without squinting, recognise familiar faces and look at their own hands 👶🏾.
✅ At 9 months they should be able to focus on objects that are far away 🧸.
✅ At 12 months they should be able to look for toys or objects that are far away 🪀.

You can read more on page 24 of your Road to Health Booklet (RtHB) for more milestones to check.

The booklet is an important resource that was put together to help you in your parenting journey. Please use it as you raise your little - it is not just a clinic card.

30/03/2026

📻All Side by Side episodes are here to help you become an informed parent and caregiver to your little one.

While we are still working on season 5, this is the perfect time to catch up on previous episodes you might have missed throughout the course of last year.

⏯️You can now listen to more Side by Side radio episodes on OMNY. Use this link to catch up on season 4: https://omny.fm/shows/side-by-side-season-4

30/03/2026

Debunking common myths around breastfeeding during emergencies.

👶🏾Infant feeding myths are especially common during emergencies. These have the potential to undermine mothers’ confidence in their ability to breastfeed, leading to reduced breastfeeding or using formula.

🗨️The second common myth we are debunking is: Malnourished mothers cannot breastfeed.

💬Fact: Mildly or moderately malnourished women still produce enough good milk. If there is a lack of food, milk will be made using the mother’s body stores. However, lactating mothers should receive extra food to ensure their energy and health. FEED THE MOTHER AND LET HER FEED THE CHILD. The lactating mother needs about an additional litre of water a day.

🤱🏾Breastfeeding mothers need to remember that providing a baby under six (6) months with water, infant formula, milk powder or solid foods during emergencies can lead to diarrhoea, malunutriton or infection.

27/03/2026

Fridays with one of our health experts, and the topic today is Child Birth registration.

🗨️Question? How soon can you get your baby a birth certificate?

💬Answer: It is important to ensure all babies have a birth certificate immediately after they are born.

🆔Take your ID and the baby father’s ID book to the health facility where you gave birth.

🏥Many health facilities offer birth registration.

☎️If you have more questions you need answered, please visit your nearest clinic or hospital where you gave birth. You can also call the Home Affairs toll-free helpline on this number: 0800 601 190.

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