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.

Texture Transition guide

The most suitable consistency for an infant's or young child's food depends on age and neuromuscular development of the jaws. Beginning at 6 months, an...

Transitioning to Solids

Please note Start by offering food 2-3 times a day. To ensure that your baby gets enough iron, aim for at least 120 mL...

Baby-Proofing to Avoid Water Accidents

Babies have been known to drown in as little as 2 inches of water; it is vital to protect them. Here are a few...

Infant Skin Conditions

Common infant skin conditions are benign and require no treatment. Rashes, birthmarks and yeast infections are very common in infants. Rash Your infant’s tender and sensitive...

My Baby: When do I see a Doctor?

As a new mum, sometimes it is hard to know when your baby is going through a normal phase or when there could be...

Features of a Good Diaper Bag

A diaper bag is a storage bag with many pocket-like spaces that is big enough to carry everything needed by someone taking care of...

Baby Sleeping Habits

Babies will actually sleep about 16 hours or more! Newborns typically sleep for periods of 3-4 hours. Don't expect your little one to sleep...

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...

Bonding and Soothing Techniques # Baby’s Homecoming

Bonding with your baby is not only pleasurable to you and your baby but also provides a sense of security to your baby and...

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...

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...
How to sleep train your baby

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...

Benefits of Quality Sleep

When concerned about your baby’s sleeping habits, some may call you paranoid, overly worried, may advice you to relax and let the baby grow,...
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