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.

Colic Massage

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...
Infant Massage

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...
Your Baby's Senses

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...
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...
Premature Baby

Caring For Your Premature Baby

Premature babies require special care. Kangaroo Mother care is an effective way to meet a premature baby's needs which include warmth, frequent breastfeeding, protection from infection, stimulation,...
Postpartum Complaints

Common Ailments

Colds and other illnesses Babies can get colds just like the rest of us. A cold is caused by a virus and usually results in...
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