Baby

Your little one is home and parenting begins. As a parent, you are the most important person in your child’s life. You notice when your baby smiles for the first time, rolls over, sits, walks and begins to talk. These moments mean that your child is learning!

Babies grow and develop quickly during their first year of life – everyday is a learning session. Here is a list of some things babies can do by 12 months of age. Remember that every baby is different. Your baby will develop at a rate that is right for him/her.

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...
Allergy Conditions

Treatment of Allergy Conditions

The type of treatment for an allergy depends on the underlying cause. Inhalant Allergy Your doctor may decide to use the following treatments to deal with...

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...
Premature Baby

Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

A new mum asked me the other day why the hospitals nowadays insist on the mother staying with her baby and discourage the baby...
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