Down Syndrome
The first physician to diagnose and describe this syndrome was known as John Langdon Down and thus the condition was named Down syndrome. This...
Holiday Travel: Helpful tips for air travel with baby
In Kenya, planning for the holidays as new parents can seem daunting especially if you are travelling with your baby. Air travel seems to...
Undescended Testicles
The testicles are the two organs that hang in a pouch-like skin sac (the scrotum) below the penis. Normal testicles form when the baby...
Guiding Principles for Complementary Feeding
1. Practice exclusive breastfeeding from birth to 6 months of age, and introduce complementary foods at 6 months of age (180 days) while continuing...
Infant Eczema
Infant eczema is a topical skin rash, most frequently showing up any time after birth on the face, arms and legs but rarely in...
Guide to Choosing the Best Children’s Hospitals in Kenya
The Best Children's Hospitals in Kenya. A comprehensive Guide on Factors to consider when choosing a hospital for your child.
Your child is the best...
Feeding and Burping the Baby
Whether feeding your newborn by breast or a bottle, it is recommended that babies be fed on demand whenever they seem hungry. The baby...
Spina Bifida
This largely means "cleft spine," and is characterized by the incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or meninges (the protective covering around the...
Common Questions on Newborn Care
Newborn cleaning and grooming
1. How should I care for my baby's genitals?
• Change diapers regularly.
• Change any stool diaper immediately to avoid a diaper...
Tracking your Baby’s Progress
Your baby’s motor development is an individual process. Infants usually acquire motor skills in the same order, but the rate at which they achieve...














