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A to Z about breastfeeding

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August is world breastfeeding week and Kenya joined in the celebrations. There were medical camps in Nairobi, just to encourage mothers to breastfeed. This is one of the best campaigns ever for the little angels. This took me back to my own experiences — good and bad. No one had warned me how hard it would be. As a doctor, I had read about it,…

The grand coming soons

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It has been months of endless smiles, me clicking away and dozens of Zuri’s photographs. I intend to capture every precious moment of my niece Zuri. Only recently, baby Zuri learnt to smile, such a beautiful smile that always brightens up our days – she is such a blessing. And guess what, she can now…

Baby Fashion 29

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Kids get trendy Sometimes we do not take notice of our youngsters, unless they raise a ruckus. It is easy to ignore that tiny outstretched hand that is ready to receive a handshake; easy not to listen to what they have to say; easy to say no to their pleas. We are often inclined to…

Keeping danger away

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There is something peaceful, calm, secure and safe when you hear the word home. You think of a safe haven, where you and your family members rest and prepare for the next day’s venture; where you nurture your little loved one in the hope that they will have a place, even better than that, in…

Peaches. Yummy, nutritious and available

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Peaches, which first originated in China, have beneficial vitamins and minerals that make the man excellent choice for people wanting to eat healthier food. They rank very high in nutritional value and when combined with a healthy diet and exercise, they aid with the function of most of the body’s systems. Peaches as a snack…

Frequently asked questions about infants and sleeping

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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…

Common mistakes mothers make with newborns

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When you take your bundle of joy home from the hospital, it is inevitable you will not do everything right. Paediatricians were asked about the five most common mistakes parents make with their newborns. Here were their responses: Letting a newborn sleep through the night. ‘One of the things that make me cringe is when parents say to me, ‘The first night…

Only the best for you…

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JOHNSON’S Baby-Trusted by Kenyan mothers and midwives. With its ‘NO MORE TEARS’ and ‘CLINICALLY PROVEN MILDNESS’ formulations, it makes sense that JOHNSON’S’ Baby is endorsed and used by Kenyan midwives. So you can be reassured that JOHNSON’S Baby really is the best you can do for your baby, leaving baby’s skin soft, smooth and perfectly…

Ooh-Awh-Ouch! from a fracture

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If there is a moment a child wails the loudest, it is when they have just had a fracture (breaking of a bone), which is characterised by immense pain, an unusual bend, swelling or inability to move a limb or joint. True to children’s playful and adventurers nature, they are exposed to possibilities of fractures,…

Feeding your child-the budget friendly yet nutritious way

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Living is becoming expensive with each passing day-and money is scarce. Come a new baby and you have more mouths to feed. This means you have to dig deeper into your pockets. Luckily, the first six months of a baby’s life are entirely recommended for breastfeeding. In this period, a new mother may not be…