Blaauwberg Storks Nest Clinic

16/04/2026

Julie will be at the clinic from 10:30 - 2:00 tomorrow - come and get baby's footprint done!

13/04/2026

Join us this Friday for our meet up🙂 you are welcome to bring a plus one or two!

Topic: Building a strong foundation for your child's future presented by Tarryn from Toptots Melkbosstrand

When: this Friday, please arrive from 09:45, the speaker will start at 10:00

Where: Lounge Area outside Blaauwberg Storks Nest Clinic
This is a perfect opportunity to meet up with other parents in the area and make new friends as well as learn exciting new things that benefit you and baby.

There is no cost to join the group, we just ask that you please RSVP via our WhatsApp line due to limited space https://wa.me/message/BWXOAUXZL4O2M1

08/04/2026

Come and join tomorrow afternoon! Booking essential https://safekids.co.za/product/blaauwberg/

24/03/2026

These stunning breastfeeding pillows are selling like hot cakes! Make sure to get yours!

24/03/2026

There will be no group this and next week Friday (27 March & 3 April).

We look forward to seeing you all on 10th of April again :)

17/03/2026

Topic: The Gassy Baby! Not to be missed!!

When: Friday 09:45 - 10:30

Where: Lounge Area outside Blaauwberg Storks Nest Clinic

Who: Dr Michala van Praag from Rise Chiropractic

This is a perfect opportunity to meet up with other parents in the area and make new friends as well as learn exciting new things that benefit you and baby.

There is no cost to join the group, we just ask that you please RSVP via our WhatsApp line due to limited space https://wa.me/message/BWXOAUXZL4O2M1

09/03/2026

Who: Natasha MacDonals - from Nutripaeds

Topic: Safe & Simple Finger food fun!

When: Friday, please arrive from 09:45, we will start at 10:00.

Where: Lounge Area outside Blaauwberg Storks Nest Clinic

This is a perfect opportunity to meet up with other parents in the area and make new friends as well as learn exciting new things that benefit you and baby.

There is no cost to join the group, we just ask that you please RSVP via our WhatsApp line due to limited space https://wa.me/message/BWXOAUXZL4O2M1

05/03/2026

Julie will be at Storks Nest tomorrow from 10:30 to 12:00! Make sure to pop in and collect your order or come with baby to get footprints done.

04/03/2026

Who: Debbie Knighton-Fitt from Pure Beginnings

Topic: How to care for your baby's delicate skin

When: This Friday, arrive from 09:45. The speaker will start at 10:00

Where: Lounge Area outside Storks Blaauwberg Storks Nest Clinic
This is a perfect opportunity to meet up with other parents in the area and make new friends as well as learn exciting new things that benefit you and baby.

There is no cost to join the group, we just ask that you please RSVP via our WhatsApp line due to limited space https://wa.me/message/BWXOAUXZL4O2M1

28/02/2026

27/02/2026

23/02/2026

Confirmed strain on MenB - Bexsero vaccine advised.

🚨 HEALTH ALERT: MENINGOCOCCAL MENINGITIS

Confirmed cases of meningococcal meningitis have been reported at a local school in Durbanville.

Meningococcal disease can progress within hours, and children can become critically ill very quickly. In some cases, children can deteriorate and die within 24 hours if treatment is delayed. Even when children survive, this infection can cause devastating long-term complications such as hearing loss, brain injury, limb damage, scarring, and learning difficulties.

❗ Seek URGENT medical care if your child develops ANY of the following:

* Sudden high fever
* Severe headache
* Neck stiffness
* Vomiting
* Sensitivity to light
* Drowsiness, confusion, or difficulty waking
* A rash that does not fade when pressed
* Cold hands and feet, pale or mottled skin, severe muscle pain

⏱️ Do not wait. Do not “see how it goes.”
If you are worried at all, rather have your child checked immediately. Early antibiotics and hospital care save lives.

🛡️ Vaccination saves lives
Meningococcal disease is preventable. Vaccination significantly reduces the risk of severe disease and death.

👉 Children and teenagers should be protected with:

* MENACTRA vaccine (protects against strains A, C, W, Y)
* BEXSERO (protects against strain B, that is the most common cause of disease in infants and adolescents in the Western Cape) If you live in the Western Cape and you can only afford one then get this one.

Together, these two vaccines provide the best available protection against meningococcal disease.

I would advise all children 2 months and older to get the BEXSERO Vaccine immediately and to be repeated in 2 months time and all children 9 months and older to get both the BEXSERO and MENACTRA vaccines if they have not had it yet.
They are not part of the Government recommended vaccines.

👨‍👩‍👧 What parents should do now:

* Monitor your child closely for any symptoms
* Keep unwell children at home
* Follow guidance from the school and health authorities
* Check your child’s meningococcal vaccination status and speak to your doctor about catch-up vaccination if needed
* Inform caregivers, grandparents, and schools about the warning signs

If you are worried about your child at any point, seek medical attention immediately. Trust your instinct.

Dr Willem Smit
Paediatrician