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.

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...

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...
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...
Newborn Behaviour

Identifying Infant Behaviour Cues

Behaviour cues refer to the signs that infants give to tell you what they need. Engagement Cues that your baby is ready to interact with...

Handling a Newborn

After you deliver your baby, you now have a new responsibility, which is taking care of your newborn. Your baby looks so fragile and...

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...

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,...

Solids Feeding Guide

Solid foods should add to, not replace, breast milk or commercial iron-fortified infant formula, which are nutritionally superior for young babies. Let your baby’s...

Iron Deficiency

One of the worrying trends that seem to be arising is babies who are being found to be anaemic by the end of their...

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...

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...

Iron Deficiency

One of the worrying trends that seem to be arising is babies who are being found to be anaemic by the end of their...

Safe Hygiene Practices for Baby’s Food

Your baby’s health is your greatest concern right now. Apart from sterilizing the utensils and every surface you place the baby on, you must...
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