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Stick-in accidents
When Ashley said, ‘Hi bub. Cad I go play wit Bary?’, the mother immediately knew there was a problem, because she did not have a cold. Checking her up, she saw something white stuck up her nose. No wonder Ashley could not pronounce the ‘M’s and the ‘N’s. End of story is the doctor manoeuvred…
Making Homemade Baby Food
Making your own baby food gives you the distinct advantage of controlling what goes into your baby’s sensitive tummy. You determine how much, if any, sugar and spices your baby consumes. Homemade baby food is also the most inexpensive way to go instead of buying ready-made baby food in jars. Making baby food is very…
Asthmatic Baby
Asthma is a recurrent condition, affecting the airways in the lungs. It is characterised by coughing, wheezing(whistling sound in the chest), and difficulty in breathing. What causes asthma in children? Asthma is an allergic condition that tends to occur in families. That is, it is hereditary. Several members of one family may have asthma or…
For healthier baby, look after yourself
Wholesome motherhood begins with you. As a mother, you are called upon to make many sacrifices but not to sacrifice who you are. Doing so will cost you and your baby. To be the best mother you can be, it is essential to take care of yourself. Days seem to be running into each other soon after you…
Baby safety outside the house
Issues 20 and 21 of Pregnant covered your child’s safety in the kitchen, washroom and bathroom. This edition talks about your child’s safety outside the house. For children to grow and develop appropriate social skills, they need to play and associate with peers their own age. Therefore, they need to be encouraged as much as…
Day care-just like home
You have probably seen one in your neighbourhood. You have even contemplated taking your baby there but then you have also had reservations, not knowing what care he will receive. We give you an insight on what day care centres are all about. What should a parent look out for when choosing a day care…
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…
Invest in your child’s mind
It is never too early to introduce your baby into the world of books I loved exams when I was in school. The challenge of sitting for an exam drew huge amounts of adrenalin in me, but only when I was ready to tackle a particular paper. If otherwise, I would look at the most…
PrematureBirth: Hints for Survival PART 1
We always await our EDD with hope and anticipation. Marking down the nine months day by day, on our calendars. However, as is the stuff of life, certain outcomes and constilations are out of our hands. This is especially the case when it comes to completing our full term gestation periods. Different outcomes could prevail, one of them being an unexpected premature delivery.
Month 2 – hold me good
After a happy routine of feeding, bathing, cooing and soothing, your baby finally turns two months! His features are now more defined; he has developed further emotionally, and certainly calls for more of your attention than before. Here are a few things to expect of your two- month old. Senses Your baby has started seeing well,…
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