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Childhood IMMUNISATION
Immunisation enables the body to recognize and destroy disease agents. The importance of immunising cannot be overemphasized, writes PATRICK OMUGA. What is immunisation? Immunization, also known as vaccination, works by stimulating the immune systemâthe natural disease fighting system of the body. A healthy immune system is able to recognize invading bacteria and viruses and produce…
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…
Wasted talents!
Parents’ ignorance ruining lives of ‘smart kids’ Despite being considered a weirdo by many people, Faithâs parents always knew their 10-year-old daughter was special. Preferring to keep to herself and only talking to people she knew, she read novel after novel, newspaper after another, wore her mumâs make-up and clothes or made speeches in front of the mirror â rather than play kati with her…
My little bundle of unexpectations
Last time baby Zuri was recovering from a bout of jaundice, a few days after she had been born. Now she is perfectly healthy to go home, with the instructions that she must sun bathe for about an hour every morning between 10am and 11.30am, when the sun is not too hot. The sun bathing…
Toy World – Where fun and safety should meet
The sheer quantity and of toys are enough to any parent’s head spin, as we speak, more are manufactured around the world. This has made it pretty difficult for parents and relatives on the hunt for these precious items to identify suitable and safe toys for their children. This dilemma is further compounded by the fact that…
After a road accident – The do’s and the donâts
As you check the casualties for injuries, DO NOT move them. Kneel besides them and lean over to check. Standing near them can send them into panic. If the injured is in the car and you can treat them for injuries in there, then do so. Moving them may worsen neck or back injuries that…
Molding his character-its never too early
‘Character is like smoke, it cannot be hidden’ Good character is treasured. And just like our parents strove to instill it in us, we want to pass it on to our children. It may not mean the same thing to everyone but there are distinctive qualities in character that we all appreciate. A courteous and…
He completes our world
Despite the usual parenting hurdles they have faced, nothing beats the joy Doryce Sibilike and her hubby, Anthony, derive from watching their baby, Adrian Rio Kindly, reach his milestones. She shares with BabyLove… Adrian was born on 8 September 2009 at 8.35pm weighing 3.7kg. It was a normal delivery though I had an episiotomy. When…
Toddler yummings
When toddlers become adamant and sly about food, we literally want to shove it down their throats so that they grow as they should. Your toddler needs about 1000 calories a day to meet his growth and energy needs. But since it may be complicated to count calories, three small meals and two healthy snacks…
Essentials of baby skin care
The importance of Baby skin care Nothing feels quite as soft and supple as a baby’s delicate skin. Gorgeous to touch, it’s a constant source of delight and wonder to you. It is through gentle, skin-to-skin contact that you will first communicate your love to one another, as your tender touches help baby feel safe…
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