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....
Helpful notes for Mum when weaning baby
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Start by offering food 2-3 times a day.
To ensure that your baby gets enough iron, aim for at least...
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...
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...
Finger Foods
Finger foods are small pieces of food that your baby can pick and bring to the mouth with their fingers. Giving your baby finger...
Quantity Guidelines when feeding an infant (0-6months)
Knowing what, when, and how to feed a child is essential. For normal development, it is excellent to have all the effective ways to...
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...
Reasons your Baby is Suddenly Rejecting Solids
In Kenya, many mothers complain of their struggle to get their baby to eat solid food at the age of seven to eight months....
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...
Transitioning to Solids
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Start by offering food 2-3 times a day.
To ensure that your baby gets enough iron, aim for at least 120 mL...
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