Food Poisoning
Food poisoning among babies is very common. The little ones have such a sensitive digestive system that a small kitchen mistake will definitely affect...
Drowning: Prevention and First Aid
Drowning is one of the main causes of death among children between the ages of 12 and 48 months. It only takes seconds for...
Is my baby ready to start on solids?
The staple typical Kenyan weaning dish seems to be porridge, pumpkin and spinach. But, is this a balanced meal? The most important concern during...
Allergies in Babies
When I was a little girl, I wondered why my skin looked rough, and was constantly itchy. I envied my friends’ smooth skin that...
How to Establish Routines for your Baby
You’re not the only mum that wants to know how to create a successful bedtime routine for the baby. All mothers want that. Oh,...
Baby-Led Weaning
Baby-Led Weaning is an interesting concept of introducing solids that allows babies to feed themselves. There is no use of spoons as the baby...
Feeding baby when they are unwell
The early years are sometimes often plagued by a number of ailments that affect the little ones, whether it’s that cold, a bout of...
Common Questions on Newborn Care II
1. My baby has swollen eyes with yellow discharge, what should I do?
This is usually caused by a blocked tear duct. Improper draining of...
Hosting Baby’s Big Days
In our African culture, we prepare big events to celebrate every milestone. So, within the first year of your baby’s life, you will have...
Basic guide to travelling with multiple children in Kenya
Travelling with children by road in a personal car or using public means needs careful planning if the trip is to be enjoyable for...