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Baby Zuri
Everything is mine!!! It is now 10 months since Zuri’s brother, Ami, joined the household. And believe it or not, she is getting along with him well, albeit conditionally! As long as Ami stays away from Zuri’s toys, her food,her bed … anything she considers hers, they are the best of friends. Unfortunately, the house and everything in…
Oral hygiene
Cleaning your baby’s gums Even before your baby gets the first tooth, it is advisable to clean his gums every day. Breast milk, formula and baby foods have natural sugar that needs to be removed from the toddler’s gums after feeding. The bacteria in the mouth cannot harm the gums before the teeth emerge, but it can be hard to tell when the teeth start…
Let him do what he loves-and he’ll fly
I am reminded of the internationally acclaimed musician and the Ambassador of Hope for Burundi – his country of origin, Jean Pierre Nimbona, aka Kidum. He started singing at a tender age of 10. His father discovered Kidum’s passion for music around then and went ahead to support and encourage him; not to only sing…
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…
Month three – WOW! an interesting world …
By now your baby has adapted to the outside world, and has started exploring with his eyes. There are a number of changes you will note in him. Here are some of them: Reflexes You will realise he looks at everything with curiosity. If a mirror is propped before him, he will not make out…
The nanny-how you can influence her attitude
Your visits to the bureaus and the constant telephone calls to your relatives to help you get a house-help have come to an end because you have found a nanny you like. Both of you have ensured all job details have been put in place, an agreeable salary, a range of benefits, operational framework, work…
Accident-proof your home
We all relate the word ‘home’ to warmth, comfort, peace, safety, happiness among others. We need to make our children see it that way too. This would be by keeping if free from accidents, which bring lots of discomfort and even sadness. Make your home a place everyone loves to be with the following tips:…
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…
Save your Baby from Rickets
Vitamin D is essential in promoting absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gastrointestinal tract, which children need to build strong bones. A deficiency of vitamin D makes it difficult to maintain proper calcium and phosphorus levels in their bones. If the body senses an imbalance of calcium and phosphorus in the bloodstream, it reacts…
Making him Spic and Span
Feeding and bath times are without a doubt some of the most daunting tasks a mother has to face when it comes to toddlers. Babies are much easier to clean compared to a slippery, messy toddler, who will run at the mention of the word ‘bath-time.’ What’s more, once in the tub, they are fussy; soap…
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