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...
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...
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...
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...
Fever
See a doctor if your baby’s temperature is higher or lower than the following normal ranges. You only need to check your baby’s temperature...
Visitors at Home
Once you get home, you will be busy settling in and bonding with your little one. Bonding occurs during the sensitive time in the...
Head Injuries
What to do if your child falls:
1. Console your baby. Stay calm and don’t panic. This will help your child calm down so you can...
Choking
Dislodge the blockage
• Hold your baby so that he is lying face down along your forearm with his head lower than his bottom...
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...
Vaccinations Special considerations
• Getting a jab is quite a scary time for most of us. To get your baby to have an easier time during vaccinations...
Popular Articles
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...
Baby has hard stool at the onset of weaning. Is it normal?
Many mums who choose to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months look forward to introducing their babies to solid foods as an addition...
Cleft Lip and Palate
Approximately 1 in every 500 Kenyan children is born with a cleft lip and/or cleft palate. This congenital condition may lead to difficulty breathing,...
