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Writing a will-the must have content to protect your child
‘The Kenyan law does not allow you to disinherit (write a will that excludes your child from acquiring your property)’ The discussion about your will mostly makes you feel like someone is walking over your future grave; some cold air at the back of your neck and feelings of vainness about life. Well, as uncomfortable…
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 âbad’ 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…
What do we call him?
Looking at my newborn son in hospital, as I recover from his birth, there is no doubt that he means a lot to me. I get thinking. What will I do to make his life meaningful and fulfilling? Of course, I need to have a savings account for him for a rainy day, a brilliant…
1+1=11? You have the answer
For many of us, homework has never been fun, and every time the teacher asked us to take down a few sums for homework, our spirits immediately sunk, especially if this was a subject that we didn’t like. Believe it or not, your child may not be the exception to the rule. However, it is your…
Booby time – perfect guideline
BabyLoveâs last issue had it that breastfeeding is very important. It helps in motherâbaby bonding, it is always available, sterile and always at the correct temperature. It is easy to digest, provides wholesome nutrition, provides the baby with much needed immunity, keeps allergies at bay allergies and helps mum to lose weight among others. This…
Umbilical hernia? Don’t worry, it’s curable
We had just been introduced to each other and were now having tea. ‘Ah, so you are a doctor! I have a concern that has been disturbing my mind.’ I sat up and listened. This is a common line and quite frankly, as a doctor, I enjoy it, even in a social setting. It reminds me of my role in…
Witnessing-for our babies good future
A woman’s corpus callosum (part of the brain responsible for human behaviour and, possibly intuition) is averagely 20 per cent larger than that of a man. The things women are alert to, and can make sense of, are largely different from those men relate to. One study, though, maintains that men can duplicate this, albeit…
Pumpkin – The worldâs eighth wonder
Pumpkin is one veggie that people, especially children love to hate. For some it is the magic word that gets your toddler crying and behaving wellâthat is, threatening to cook and serve them pumpkin. No matter what you think about it, the fact is, it is actually one of those foods that are spectacular for…
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…
Dehydration can kill your child!
Dehydration is one of the most common conditions, that affect infants and toddlers. It often occurs as a result of loss of body fluids through vomiting, fever or diarrhoea. Babies may get dehydrated quickly when they lose a lot of water and salts. If not hospitalized immediately, dehydration can cause serious complications and even lead…
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