How to manage different special needs

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...
‘We change diapers!’ Meet the Hands-on Fathers

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy, also commonly referred to as CP, is a term that describes a group of disorders caused by damage to the brain. It...

Treatment Options for Cleft Lip and Palate

Since this condition is present at birth, the doctor will have a plan of treatment depending on the severity of the symptoms. These treatment...

Cleft Lip and Palate

Approximately 1 in every 500 Kenyan children is born with a cleft lip and/or cleft palate.  This congenital condition may lead to difficulty breathing,...

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...

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...

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...
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