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Why does my baby have nappy rash

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Your baby’s skin is very delicate, especially in the first few months after birth. The skin is likely to be irritated by some things such as washing detergent, bathing soap, certain types of fabric, jelly, etc. The baby should be changed as often as she soils her nappies. If after birth your baby does not…

Is it just my ‘foetus’ or my baby – a word on abortion

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‘Any country that accepts abortion is not teaching its people to love, but to use violence to get what they want’, advised an old lady from Calcutta famed as Mother Theresa. Perhaps that was the reckoning of the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) when they included a clause in the revised harmonized draft constitution stating that…

BCG – A Must For All Babies

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BCG is a live vaccine against Tuberculosis (TB). BCG stands for Bacillus Calmette-Guerin. It was named after two doctors who developed and introduced the vaccine in the 1920s. To date it remains the only available vaccination against TB. It is given to infants to help prevent the more serious forms of TB. The BCG Tuberculosis…

Baby Fashion 30

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Kids get trendy Sometimes we do not take notice of our youngsters, unless they raise a ruckus. It is easy to ignore that tiny outstretched hand that is ready to receive a handshake; easy not to listen to what they have to say; easy to say no to their pleas. We are often inclined to…

He completes our world

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Despite the usual parenting hurdles they have faced, nothing beats the joy Doryce Sibilike and her hubby, Anthony, derive from watching their baby, Adrian Rio Kindly, reach his milestones. She shares with BabyLove… Adrian was born on 8 September 2009 at 8.35pm weighing 3.7kg. It was a normal delivery though I had an episiotomy. When…

Test-tube Babies according to Kenyan Law

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Mweni and John are a young couple from Kileleshwa, Nairobi, who had been unable to conceive for nine years. Mweni had blocked fallopian tubes. Having gone from doctor to doctor for help to no avail, she was referred to the Nairobi In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) centre and six months later, Mweni is now expectant. ‘It’s…

Nurture your baby’s teeth

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Your baby’s first tooth will emerge when he is about six months old. Even before it appears, proper care and hygiene of his mouth and gum is important. To clean the gums after feeding sessions, wrap a clean washcloth around your finger and dip it in warm water. Then massage the gum gently to rub…

Baby Chat 32

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Send your questions to- babylove@integral-advisory.coke answers will be provided jointly by our team of doctors Dr. Blasio Omuga Consultant Obstetrician/Gynecologist Based at Doctors’ Plaza, Clinic No. 18, Kenyatta Hospital Dr. Njoki Fernandes Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Based at Nairobi Women’s Hospital How often should I burp my baby? All babies are different but in general, they should…

Mum-dad intimacy – should your baby sleep in your bed?

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Envisage this: you are busy kissing in bed when you are startled by a pat on your back. ‘Dad,’ comes the soft voice of your newly-walking toto. When did you wake up!’ you wonder aloud. Even though he is just a baby and does not yet fully grasp the nature of your nocturnal activities, you know…

Why does my baby have NAPPY RASH?

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When babies experience any form of discomfort, it sets all at unease and households are restless until solutions are met. Nappy rash is one nagging bug when it comes to babies and discomfort. In this article, reasons, types, solutions and remedies to nappy rash are well explained…..