Edition Contents
Each Pregnant Magazine edition covers several topics. CLICK titles to read the articles. To choose another edition, scroll to the bottom of this page. Enjoy!
List of articles in this edition
No articles Found
How to nurture healthy eating habits in children
Good nutrition is the bedrock of lifelong health, and it begins inĀ infancy. Healthy eating can stabilise childrenās energy, sharpen theirĀ minds, and even improve their concentration throughout the day There are simple steps that parents can takeĀ to instill healthy eating habits in their kids,Ā without turning meal times into a battle zone. ByĀ encouraging healthy eating habits now,…
Fadhili’s suffering and pain
At the tender age of one, Fadhili was snoring abnormally loud both during the day and at night. This worried his mother, Lucy Gichia. He had a condition referred to as Adenoids. However, when she decided to seek help, the doctor reassured Fadhili’s mother, Lucy, that the problem was common and it would disappear as…
Where the children play
It’s Saturday morning, sunny and bright. Though it isĀ usually green, it is more evident that it has been raining,Ā or that there have been showers in the recent past. TheĀ ground is a little wet with dew but that does not stopĀ the little ones from going about their serious businessĀ -Play. The playground is colourful and full of…
Traditional food good for children
The light grey dawn of every weekday morning finds Mary WambuiĀ preparing breakfast for her two children and husband. Once the family is fed, she packs her children’s favourite snacks, which include mandazi, sausages, and queencakes along with ready-to- drink artificial fruit juice and sends them to school. At school, the teachers are concerned that Mary’s…
To spank or not to
Foolishness is firmly attached to a child’s heart. Spanking will remove it far from him (Proverbs 22:15). Fathers, do not be hard on your children, so that their spirit may not be broken (Colossians 3:21) These are two powerful bible verses that can easily be misunderstood. I’d say the context of the scenarios is what…
To cut or not to…
AFTER giving birth to your baby boy, one of the earliest and important decisions you will have to make regarding your baby boy is whether he should be circumcised or not. Circumcision involves the surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis. For some parents, circumcision is a religious ritual, for others…
The importance of play to children
According to the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights, play is considered a basic right for every child. Studies show that children who are exposed to outdoor play have enhanced motorĀ skills, coordination and capacity to focus. It has been scientifically proven that early physical or sensory experiences are vital for proper brain development. By…
‘On your marks’-at month one
The waiting is over as you now have your baby in your arms. But you can hardly wait to see him grow and develop in the fascinating person that is beyond your dreams. In the next 12 months, Baby Love will let you in on what to expect from your growing baby on a monthly…
CONVULSIONS. A PARENT’S MOMENTS OF TERROR!
It is dreaded by most parents, but few understand why it happens and how to prevent it. THE term āconvulsionā is commonly used interchangeably with āseizure.āĀ There are many types of seizures, but one particular type relevant to babies is āfebrile seizureā, which is triggered by a fever. This type of seizure mostly occurs between…
Baby 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 ābad’ 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…
More Editions
