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IS YOUR BABY ILL?
Hey there Mums and Dads,
In this article, we get to delve into what should (and should not) concern us with our newborns, in a far as their health and wellness is concerned. First time parents are especially prone to overreact and panic, when they observe the slightest change in their babies. Get to understand and notice different signs and symptoms that should be taken as indicators of illness and discomfort with your little ones.
Must haves for little ones safety
Someone said the door to safety swings on the hinges of common sense. Another person said safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless. We all want our houses to be safe havens, where we grow and equip our children with what it takes to make the best of the world – eventually. In this regard, we cannot…
The days of a mummy
During Father’s Day I decided to treat my son to a day out of the house. The weather as you well know has been conniving with the clouds to deny him the much needed sun. Once upon a time, it did not matter whether or not the sun shone. Or if it rained elephants and…
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…
Baby’s bath manual
Bath time can be either a time for tears or laughter, depending on your baby’s bath experience. ‘I love to wash my baby,’ says Anne, mother to a four month old baby boy. This is time for me and my little one to bond. Usually I will let my house help assist me with all…
Mum’s Milk – Nothing better (0-6 months)
A baby’s birth weight doubles in about five months and triples by the time they are one. But for this to happen, enough of the appropriate nutrition is required. Breast milk is known for availing the baby this healthy growth rate. Other benefits include: Breast milk contains antibodies that help develop the baby’s immune system…
Frequently asked questions about infants and sleeping
Where should my baby sleep? For the first four to six weeks, and even for the first one and a half years if you can manage it, your baby should always sleep near you—in your room at night and near you in the daytime. This is a critical time for his adjustment to the outside…
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…
Why Some Babies Refuse Mummy’s Feeding
HAVE you ever arrived at home from work eager to feed your baby, only to be met by a fierce and blatant rebuff? No matter the pleading or coercion, your baby says and acts a strict ‘No!’ Many career mothers eager to enhance their bonding with their new babies find this kind of incident disheartening.…
Low breast milk supply solutions
The most effective techniques to resolve low breast milk supply and to boost your breast milk production are those THAT ADDRESS THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES. In many cases, there will be a combination of causes, not just one. There is, therefore, no one-solution-fits-all for low breast milk supply. Increasing breast milk production is rather personalised.…
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