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Breastfeeding: Best for baby, best for you
Breastfeeding is a challenge encountered by all mothers. They have many anxieties, which is understandable. Breastfeeding has numerous advantages, including: o Ample opportunity for mother and baby to bond, o It is always available, sterile and always at the correct temperature. o It is easy to digest, and provides wholesome nutrition, because it has a…
Care of the baby’s face and hair
Bathing a newborn is an opportunity for both baby and mother to band and interact through touch. It is alright for the mother to feel a bit nervous, especially if the baby is fussy. Nevertheless, it takes the baby a few baths and once the practice is routine, then he will happily splash the water…
HARD baby ‘poo’
MARY a new mom, recently noticed that whenever she changed her ten-month-old baby’s diaper, it either had very hard excreta or none at all. She became worried when she noticed her baby’s condition had not changed by the end of one week. She. therefore, decided to rush the baby to the hospital where it was…
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…
Guarding your kids against heart diseases
The best way to do it The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood to the rest of the body. The heart, the blood vessels and all organs that coordinate the distribution of blood form a system known as cardiovascular. This system ensures that blood is taken to the lungs where oxygen is taken…
To spank or not to
Noni is a two year old bundle of energy. She has perfected the art of cleaning the table with her small rag once the house help clears the table after meals. Her strong hands can now drag a stool, which she climbs on to try stir food cooking on the cooker. Despite her parents’ attempts to…
Toddler yummings
When toddlers become adamant and sly about food, we literally want to shove it down their throats so that they grow as they should. Your toddler needs about 1000 calories a day to meet his growth and energy needs. But since it may be complicated to count calories, three small meals and two healthy snacks…
Parenting 911
I drummed my fingers on the steering wheel impatiently as I waited for the vehicles in front of me to start moving. The sun was hot, directly above my head, I thought idly and glanced into the back seat at my daughter who lay on the seat in deep slumber. I hoped that her fever would…
Immunization calendar
Which vaccines and when to take them It would be foolhardy not to take whooping cough (pertussis) seriously. A disease that claims the life of one in every in every 200 babies born. The safest remedy or safeguard against this dangerous contagious condition is immunization. According to Prof. Nimrod Bwibo of AMREF Directorate of Learning…
Butternut Squash
Incase you’re wondering what a butternut is, it is a type of a pumpkin that is shaped like a gourd and when fully grown, it shines forth a rich yellow color. The difference between a butternut and other pumpkins is that it is sweet and easy on the palate. Its soup is a delicacy you…
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