Posts by Linda Keya
She is frustrated – it could just be teething
Teething may be one of the greatest nightmares mothers go through. The issue could seem even worse for first time mothers who may not understand what is going on with their bundle of joy let alone be able to handle them. When children are teething, they become sickly, whinny and look frustrated. By the time…
Read MoreHelp! I cannot love my baby
Loving your baby is not something a mother will question, let alone discuss. For, is it not supposed to come naturally? What happens when you as a mother cannot bring yourself to love your newborn baby? And how is it possible that a mother can carry her child for nine months only to resent her…
Read MoreOpening a Bank Account for your Baby
A wise parent understands that saving money in a bank for future use or for an unforeseeable emergency is a necessity. Saving for the baby not only shows that the parents care to dot their young one. but they are also thinking of their child’s survival, comfort and prestige in the future. A few years…
Read MorePutting time in your baby’s account
Why it is mandatory As a single working mother Angela* would leave the house before daylight to beat the traffic and return just after dark. She spent two hours in traffic and ten hours at the work place just so to remain the effective provider of the home. Time is money-you know. She had Saturday…
Read MoreHow to stop your baby’s thumb-sucking
Thumb sucking is normal in babies and young children. A natural sucking instinct leads some babies to suck their thumbs during their first few months of life, or even before birth. Babies may also suck their fingers, hands, or items such as pacifiers. They have a natural urge to suck, which usually decreases at the…
Read MoreBaby Toys – What to look out for
Almost every baby wants a toy to play with. However, choosing the right toy can be a daunting task for a parent. You might recall the stir that some ‘bad’ toys from China caused recently in the USA. It was said that some toys contained harmful materials! In August 2007, a Chinese manufacturer recalled about…
Read MoreBaby’s Bottoms – Cleaning them to bond
Cleaning your baby’s little bottoms the first few days after he shows up can be a nerve cringing moment. You want it squeaky clean because you know hygiene is extremely important, but again you do not want to harm his bottom. Well, cleaning baby’s bottom does not have to be a grueling and messy exercise…
Read MoreBuying Diapers-What to Consider
Diapers are one of the most essential items in the shopping list for a baby. This is because a newborn needs diaper change at least twelve times a day for the first few months of her life. The frequency, however, reduces with a baby’s development and growth. The parents’ choice of the type of diaper…
Read MoreKeeping your little one safe – Act in time, never sorry later
In recent times, I have become more conscious of babies and their safety. As a result, I have taken notice of what I would refer to as bizarre behaviour by parents and/or guardians. I was seated in a parking lot at the Nakumatt Prestige on Ngong Road when I saw a man driving with his…
Read MoreMust haves for little ones safety
Someone said the door to safety swings on the hinges of common sense. Another person said safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless. We all want our houses to be safe havens, where we grow and equip our children with what it takes to make the best of the world – eventually. In this regard, we cannot…
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