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.

BATHING BASICS: Baths & Sponge baths

You should give your baby a bath preferably once a day to allow him/her to relax unless otherwise advised by a doctor. You'll need the...
Vaccinations

Danger Signs to Look Out for After Vaccinations

From birth, babies are subjected to many vaccines that are administered all the way until they reach toddlerhood. In Kenya, most babies go through...
Guide to Choosing the Best Children's Hospitals in Kenya

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...
Infant Massage

How To Massage

LEGS • Start with your baby’s legs as this is a non-invasive part of the body and you can keep good eye contact and make...
Nutritional Requirements

Nutritional Requirements

Complementary foods should provide sufficient energy, protein and micronutrients to cover a child's energy and nutrient gaps so that together with breast milk, they...

Fluid Intake for Babies

Infants & children are at greater risk for dehydration because of their age. You should ensure that your baby is having enough fluids each...
Baby's Skin

Understanding Your Baby’s Skin

Most parents are worried about the appearance of their baby’s skin. "What are those marks on his skin?" "Why does she have pimples?" Here are...
Premature Baby

Caring For Your Premature Baby

Premature babies require special care. Kangaroo Mother care is an effective way to meet a premature baby's needs which include warmth, frequent breastfeeding, protection from infection, stimulation,...

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...

Feeding Your Baby After Going Back to Work

Cup Feeding You can choose to cup feed your baby which is usually the recommended way as it has the following benefits: • Easy to clean with...

Your Newborn’s Face and Head

Right after the baby was placed in her arms, she whispered, "My baby really has a funny shaped head." After birth, your little one may...
‘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...

What is SIDS? How can it be prevented?

SIDS is short for ‘Sudden Infant Death Syndrome,’ and most people know it as ‘cot death.’ It refers to the sudden, unexpected death of...
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