Weaning meal plans for Kenyan mums
When mums begin weaning in Kenya, many start their babies off with porridge which is easy to prepare and often fed using a spoon....
Solids Feeding Guide
Solid foods should add to, not replace, breast milk or commercial iron-fortified infant formula, which are nutritionally superior for young babies. Let your baby’s...
Fluid Intake for Babies
Infants & children are at greater risk for dehydration because of their age. You should ensure that your baby is having enough fluids each...
Nutritional Requirements
Complementary foods should provide sufficient energy, protein and micronutrients to cover a child's energy and nutrient gaps so that together with breast milk, they...
Food for weaning: Mash Vs Blend
At the onset of weaning many Kenyan mums battle with the decision on whether they will blend their baby’s first foods or mash them....
Common weaning problems
Weaning is a learning experience for most mothers - and it often becomes a time when mums learn more about their baby. It is...
Liver: When is the best time to introduce it in your baby’s menu?
Animal liver is an important food for babies because of preformed Vitamin A which contributes to the development of the immune system, eyes and...
Unsafe Foods You Should Avoid Feeding Baby
As your baby grows, you introduce more solid foods, fruits, and snacks to the diet. Your child is learning to eat, so; the two...
How do I feed my baby solids?
Now that your baby is taking solids, how do you go about feeding your baby? How do you actually get the food from the...
Guiding Principles for Complementary Feeding
1. Practice exclusive breastfeeding from birth to 6 months of age, and introduce complementary foods at 6 months of age (180 days) while continuing...
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