When is Infant Massage not Appropriate?
Anytime your baby cries or is irritated, your first instinct will be to give a massage. If you do it well, the young one...
How to ‘KANGAROO’ Your Newborn
Kangaroo care is defined as a method of holding a diaper-clad newborn in skin-to-skin contact, prone and upright on the chest of the parent.
The...
What Is Infant Massage?
The systematic application of touch is called massage. Massage of a newborn can be done with or without a lubricant to reduce the friction...
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,...
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...
What to Include in Your Home First Aid Kit for Baby
Babies are delicate beings that need a lot of care and attention as they grow up and become independent. However, taking good care of...
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...
Early Childhood Brain Development
At birth, the brain is not completely mature. The parts of the brain that handle thinking and remembering, as well as emotional and social...
Drowning: Prevention and First Aid
Drowning is one of the main causes of death among children between the ages of 12 and 48 months. It only takes seconds for...
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...