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Training your househelp to be effective
‘Since I returned to work four months ago, I have had four house helps. The first could not explain bruises on my son’s head and leg… ‘ (Waithera Kabiru featured in Pregnant Issue 18) One does not have to look far to hear of what house helps have or have not done, the better part…
SHOPPING With Your Toddler?
How to save yourself trouble—and cash! Emma Odaba recently visited various supermarkets and reports what she saw—from babies in trolleys with foodstuffs, to toddlers wetting the floor! Some toddlers did actually cost their parents both trouble and some cash. No one can deny that going to a supermarket with your infant or toddler is likely…
Does your baby have JAUNDICE?
Have you seen a newborn baby with yellow skin or yellow eyeballs? If yes, chances are the baby is suffering from jaundice. If your baby has jaundice do not be alarmed: the condition is common, and can be treated effectively- but if neglected severe jaundice can harm your baby. Causes of Jaundice Jaundice is the…
Dust mite havoc
You often hear people saying they are allergic to dust. But did you know that it’s hardly dust they are allergic to? Allergies are caused by tiny dust mites that you cannot see with your naked eye. Dust mites settle on carpets, curtains and cuddly toys and other house furnishing. But their favourite places are beds, where you mostly…
Injured little fingers
Angelina, a three year old, was fond of following her mother as she went about her chores. One time though, her mother did not hear the little footsteps behind her, so she immediately closed the door after entering the kitchen. What followed was Angelina’s screams. Her finger had been clipped into the shut door. Such are…
Whooping cough. Dangerous to babies, adults – especially if you miss immunisation
The disease is named for the characteristic sound of a whoop produced when affected individuals attempt to inhale; the whoop originates from the inflammation and swelling of the airways. Once the airways swell up, they become narrower than usual. As a result, the breathing becomes difficult, which causes the ‘whoop’ sound as you gasp for-breath after…
Make him responsible – for his own good
Picture this, after gruesome hours of childbirth; you finally deliver your child. Your nurse takes him away from you to get him all cleaned up. When she comes back, not only does she bring back your baby, but there is also a set of instructions on what to do with him attached! What a simple…
Baby Furniture
We rack our minds budgeting for things that the baby will need. ‘They must get the best possible…’ we sigh as we cross out what they already have. Your baby’s furniture includes cots, strollers, car seats, bouncers, high chairs and bath stations for their comfort and for your convenience. Our highlights this month are high…
My baby’s hot water scalding accident
My baby’s involvement in a hot water scalding accident was scary! Ever since I got my baby boy Jeff, I could not remember him falling. Or having one of those ‘common’ accidents. Maybe I was a freak but I wouldn’t have liked any harm to come to my baby — not when it could be…
Sun Allergy – When the sun is not so friendly
According to Dorlana’s medical dictionary for health consumers, light allergy is an uncomfortable condition that results from extreme sensitivity to ultra violet light. This happens when there is an enzyme deficiency in the repair of DNA damaged by the ultra-violet light. It begins in child hood. Unprotected sun exposure is dangerous to a child with…
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