Baby's Birth Preparation Checklist

After you have survived 9 months of pregnancy, the excitement of labor and delivery, now you are ready to head home and begin life with your new baby. Once home, though, you realize that you have no idea what you are doing.  In the next few weeks we shall discuss a few tips that can help first-time parents feel confident about caring for a newborn in no time.

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....

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...

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...

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...

Best tips to shop for your newborn on a budget

For many parents in Kenya, confirmation of pregnancy means an increase in the income needed to live a comfortable life. Even so, it is...

Ideal Baby Shopping List (for a mum not on a budget)

CATEGORIES ITEM 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....

“Pregnant” Kenyan Dads: Do’s and Don’ts during pregnancy

Pregnancy is a very delicate time for most women and it is common for them to rely on their partner more than ever. It...
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