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...
How to Sleep Train your Baby
In Africa and Kenya in particular, our culture influences how we train our babies to sleep. Most of us soothe our babies and will...
Food for weaning: Mash Vs Blend
At the onset of weaning many Kenyan mums battle with the decision on whether they will blend their baby’s first foods or mash them....
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...
Common weaning problems
Weaning is a learning experience for most mothers - and it often becomes a time when mums learn more about their baby. It is...
Having a Premature Baby
Pregnancy is expected to last 40 weeks but due to one reason to the other, your baby may be born early. A premature baby...
Liver: When is the best time to introduce it in your baby’s menu?
Animal liver is an important food for babies because of preformed Vitamin A which contributes to the development of the immune system, eyes and...
Unsafe Foods You Should Avoid Feeding Baby
As your baby grows, you introduce more solid foods, fruits, and snacks to the diet. Your child is learning to eat, so; the two...
Overview of Survival Rate of Pre-term Babies in Kenya
Every year in Kenya, it is estimated that 188,000 are born preterm which is below thirty-seven weeks (Business Daily Africa, Rise in preterm births...
The Colic Massage Routine
This is an easy to follow routine that research shows will provide stimulation of the digestive system (through pressure and stroking) and relief of...
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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...
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...
Regular Vs Baby Friendly Vaccinations
Getting your baby immunised is the best way to protect them from getting diseases that are usually caused by germs and related organisms. In...
