Childbirth Classes
A childbirth class is great for preparing you for pregnancy, labor, and birth. Some communities organize childbirth classes for women and their support person....
Ideal Baby Shopping List (for a mum not on a budget)
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USAGE
Feeding the baby (Breastfeeding)
Breast pump
You will need this if you intend to breastfeed for long. They are manual pumps as well as electric pumps....
Preparing for your Baby’s Homecoming
After nine months, you’re now ready to go to the hospital and have your baby. Do you have a bringing baby home checklist? Have...
Keeping Your Child Safe
Due to the many incidences of child abuse perpetrated by the nanny, it is important to set up steps to ensure that your child...
The Nanny
Major Responsibilities of the nanny
Your nanny's major responsibilities will be to:
Create a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for the children
Supervise the children’s...
How to Prepare Siblings of Different Ages
Preparing ages 2-4 years
At this age, your child is still very attached to you and they may not like the idea of sharing you...
Considerations While Shopping for your Newborn
1. Safety
• Avoid tight elastic bands that could reduce circulation.
• Ensure there are loose features because laces, for example, could pose a choking hazard.
•...
Carrying Out a Background Check on Your Prospective Nanny
Conducting a background check before you extend an official offer to your prospective nanny ensures that you are bringing a trustworthy caretaker into your...
The Employer’s Responsibilities
Most people in Kenya do not take the task of employing a nanny seriously and will offer ‘casual’ kind of employment to the first...
Introducing a New Baby
On getting home with the new baby, my friend’s older son stared at the little baby for a long time. He then thoughtfully asked...
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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...
Key Signs to Help Me Know that I am Pregnant
I was having lunch in one of my favourite restaurants here in Kenya and I had ordered my usual meal of Ugali and Fish....
Pregnancy Tips for HIV Positive Women
Getting an HIV positive result is often devastating for most women in Kenya, with a number going into depression while others seek medication to...
