Understanding Your Baby’s Skin
Most parents are worried about the appearance of their baby’s skin. "What are those marks on his skin?" "Why does she have pimples?"
Here are...
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...
Common Questions on Newborn Care
Newborn cleaning and grooming
1. How should I care for my baby's genitals?
• Change diapers regularly.
• Change any stool diaper immediately to avoid a diaper...
The Colic Massage Routine
This is an easy to follow routine that research shows will provide stimulation of the digestive system (through pressure and stroking) and relief of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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,...
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...
Iron Deficiency
One of the worrying trends that seem to be arising is babies who are being found to be anaemic by the end of their...
