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...
Undescended Testicles
The testicles are the two organs that hang in a pouch-like skin sac (the scrotum) below the penis. Normal testicles form when the baby...
Shaken Baby Syndrome
It’s common to see Kenyans shake a baby in an attempt to soothe or to make baby laugh. However, many don’t know that shaking...
What is SIDS? How can it be prevented?
SIDS is short for ‘Sudden Infant Death Syndrome,’ and most people know it as ‘cot death.’ It refers to the sudden, unexpected death of...
Prevention of Jaundice
Have you ever seen small babies with yellow eyes? Do you know why Kenyan mothers are encouraged to expose their little ones to the...
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...
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...
Infant Eczema
Infant eczema is a topical skin rash, most frequently showing up any time after birth on the face, arms and legs but rarely in...
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Common Questions on Newborn Care II
1. My baby has swollen eyes with yellow discharge, what should I do?
This is usually caused by a blocked tear duct. Improper draining of...
Hosting Baby’s Big Days
In our African culture, we prepare big events to celebrate every milestone. So, within the first year of your baby’s life, you will have...
Nursing the Umbilical Cord and Circumcision Wounds
An infant is delicate and the thought of a wound on them can be challenging especially to the first-time mother. However, nursing an umbilical...
