Common Childhood Diseases that are Prevented by Vaccinations
In Kenya, babies have to get about ten to fifteen vaccinations from the day they are born and into toddlerhood. These vaccines are introduced...
What is a Growth Chart?
The first 2 years of your baby’s life are the most important for your child’s brain development, which shapes their well-being for the rest...
Treatment Options for Cleft Lip and Palate
Since this condition is present at birth, the doctor will have a plan of treatment depending on the severity of the symptoms. These treatment...
How do I feed my baby solids?
Now that your baby is taking solids, how do you go about feeding your baby? How do you actually get the food from the...
Important Tips to Consider when Travelling with your Baby
Travelling with your baby can be quite a daunting task but with good planning and preparation, you can have a fun-filled holiday with the...
Importance of Attending First Aid Training for Kenyan Parents
If your baby begins to choke or to have breathing difficulties, would you know what to do? Many parents in Kenya would quickly rush...
Tracking your Baby’s Progress
Your baby’s motor development is an individual process. Infants usually acquire motor skills in the same order, but the rate at which they achieve...
Guiding Principles for Complementary Feeding
1. Practice exclusive breastfeeding from birth to 6 months of age, and introduce complementary foods at 6 months of age (180 days) while continuing...
Hernia
Is there a bulge in the groin or scrotum which gets bigger when your son cries? Is there a big bump on the cord...
Basic First Aid Tips for First Time Parents in Kenya
For most new parents keeping their baby healthy and safe is a priority whether at home or outdoors. In most cases, they invest in...