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Hay fever in young children
Causes and prevention Hay fever, also medically known as Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is an allergic inflammation of the nasal ways. Like all allergic reactions, it is caused by allergens, a foreign invader that enters the body by inhalation, swallowing or through skin. In Hay fever, the allergens are airborne substances that enter the airways (mouth, nose, throat and lungs) through breathing…
Must 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…
She is a beautiful girl – despite the pain
She was born at 11.35 pm on December 31, 2009. The labour was harrowing. The contractions were rather close together and hurt a lot. The result was a beautiful girl. I am grateful to the Almighty for giving me the extra strength to bring her forth. We named her Nduu, after my husband’s late maternal…
Fainting-Is it normal?
I am convinced that you will not believe me if I told you that it is normal for your child to faint, at least when he is still below the age of 15 years. Medical research has recently proven that over 30 per cent of children worldwide have had a fainting episode. When this happens,…
Your baby should not choke!
One moment she was busy feeding her child, playing with her. The next the toddler was in a fit, eyes rolling over. Her precious baby was choking. After seconds of panic that seemed like eternity, she realised that she could not handle the situation alone. MAGDA had given her maid the day off, her husband…
Unit Trusts
Can secure your child’s future Usually, many parents do not invest in their children citing poor income. However, experts say one does not need a big salary to save or invest. Consequently, many financial institutions have developed various ways through which parents can invest in their children’s education, health or future. Experts say parents should study available options in the market before making a decision.…
Effective Complementary Feeding
Without a doubt, exclusive breastfeeding provides the best start for your baby as far as the first four to six months of life are concerned. But as the baby grows, she needs more vitamins, more minerals, more proteins, and more carbohydrates! After a while, breast milk is just not enough – and its time to…
Womenfolk are still suffocating under the weight of men…
Gentlemen can do better! ‘This business of you just filling your stomachs and leaving (the dining room) as if nothing has happened has to stop!’ our high school headmaster would warn us. He had been irked by our tendency of leaving plates on tables after meals for the cooks to clean. Considering that we were…
Malezi Bora-Afya Leo ni Uzima Kesho
What is Malezi Bora? It is an initiative by Ministry of Health and partners to promote use of routine health services for mother and child in all health facilities. You can promote good health and well being of children through the following key steps: 1. Healthy pregnancy: As soon as you know you are pregnant,…
Wean your child for school
Even before birth, a baby and the mother develop a bond that only grows to greater heights when the baby is born. As days go by, and the baby achieves developmental milestones day by day, his dependence on his parents for his survival creates an inseparable connection. He learns to associate security and provision of…
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